San Miguel County, CO

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will hold public hearings on four resolutions to amend the Land Use Code regarding forestry, oil and gas, and geothermal operations. The meeting also includes discussions on community funding and a public health strategic plan.

• Public hearings on Land Use Code amendments for Forestry Practices, Oil and Gas Operations, and Deep Geothermal Operations
• Request for $12,000 from West End Family Link to support their food bank
• Consideration of co-sponsoring a CDBG application for Telluride Pines HOA water supply restoration
• Approval of the 2027 Gondola Intergovernmental Agreement Supplement
• Ratification of the agreement for Lawson Hill Connector Trail Improvements

Board of Adjustment

The San Miguel County Board of Adjustment will meet to review a variance application. The board is considering a request to reduce the setback from the County Road 63L Right-of-Way for a specific parcel.

• Variance application for Town of Mountain Village Parcel #456536200023 regarding County Road 63L setback

Open Space Commission

Open Space Commission

General

Board of County Commissioners

General

Historical Commission

Planning Commission

Board of County Commissioners

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Open Space Commission

Board of County Commissioners

Planning Commission

General

Open Space Commission

Open Space Commission

Lodging Tax Panel

General

Planning Commission

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Planning Commission

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Planning Commission

Open Space Commission

Open Space Commission

Planning Commission

Open Space Commission

Planning Commission

Open Space Commission

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Open Space Commission

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Open Space Commission

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Open Space Commission

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Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners is holding a special meeting at the Egnar Fire Station featuring a listening session with residents. The board will consider a resolution regarding the Office of Emergency Management and discuss a proposed bill for a voter-approved excise tax.

• Listening session with residents
• Resolution 2026-39 regarding the Office of Emergency Management and Oversight of the Emergency Manager
• Discussion of a proposed Voter-Approved Excise Tax bill
• Amendment Request Letter for the Local Planning Capacity (LPC) Grant
• Update from the Road and Bridge department

Planning Commission

The San Miguel County Planning Commission meets Thursday, October 8, 2026 at 9:00 AM at 333 West Colorado Ave., Telluride, with a Zoom option. The agenda includes approval of September minutes, a work session with the Board of County Commissioners on an Affordable Housing Code Update, and a Land Use Code amendment recommendation on subdivisions and condominium plats. The meeting breaks for lunch and readjourns at 1 p.m. No dollar amounts, specific properties, or contract details appear in the agenda text.

• Work session with the Board of County Commissioners on an Affordable Housing Code Update
• Land Use Code amendment recommendation on Subdivisions and Condominium Plats
• Approval of September Planning Commission minutes
• Meeting held at 333 West Colorado Ave., Second Floor Meeting Room, Telluride, CO 81435, with Zoom access
• Public comment available via Zoom raise-hand or by phone (*9)

Board of County Commissioners

The San Miguel County Board of County Commissioners meets Wednesday, October 7, 2026 at 9:30 AM at 333 West Colorado Ave, 2nd Floor, Telluride. The board will review the 2027 preliminary budget and hold public hearings on a fee waiver for land use applications tied to the Town of Mountain Villages affordable housing project in the Ilium Valley, plus a subdivision exemption for lot line adjustments on Lots 320A and 320B in the Lawson Hill PUD. Other items include a tax abatement petition, a revised Veteran Medical Transportation Program agreement with Ouray County, trail project agreements and a grant letter, and a litigation update.

• Public hearing on a waiver of all land use application fees for the Town of Mountain Villages affordable housing project in the Ilium Valley
• Public hearing on a subdivision exemption for lot line adjustments on Lots 320A and 320B, Lawson Hill PUD
• Review of the 2027 preliminary budget (90 minutes)
• Petition of Abatement or Refund of Taxes for Richard F Owen as Trustee of the Richard F Owen Revocable Trust, ABMT2026-30
• Agreement with Lawson Hill Property Owners Association for construction of the Lawson Hill Trail Project, and CDOT concurrence to award the Lawson Hill Connector Trail Project (#26003)

Lodging Tax Panel

The San Miguel County Lodging Tax Board holds a regular meeting on Thursday, October 1, 2026 at 1:00 PM via Zoom. The agenda is largely procedural: call to order, roll call, agenda review, public comment, approval of June 18, 2026 minutes, and a review of lodging tax reports if available. No specific spending decisions, contracts, or ordinance changes are listed.

• Consent agenda: approval of minutes from the June 18, 2026 meeting
• Administrative matter: review of Lodging Tax Reports, if available
• Discussion of scheduling the next meeting
• Public comment limited to 3 minutes per person; no Board response or action on items not posted on the agenda

General

The San Miguel County Board of County Commissioners holds a work session on Wednesday, September 30, 2026, starting at 9:30 AM at 333 West Colorado Ave in Telluride. Commissioners will discuss the San Miguel County Employee Housing Impact Fee and review their direction on 13 legislative proposals Colorado Counties, Inc. is considering for the 2027 session. Other items include an update with the Recreation Ranger District and continued discussion of Community Support Funding for the Telluride Historical Museum, TESEL Telluride Institute, and the Telluride Junior Nordic Ski Program. Formal action cannot be taken at work sessions.

• Discussion of the San Miguel County Employee Housing Impact Fee
• Review of Board direction on 13 legislative proposals under consideration by Colorado Counties, Inc. for the 2027 legislative session
• Continued discussion of Community Support Funding for the Telluride Historical Museum, TESEL Telluride Institute, and Telluride Junior Nordic Ski Program
• 12:45 pm update with the Recreation Ranger District, presented by Deputy Forest Supervisor Krystina Smith
• Public comment limited to 3 minutes per person; written comments due by noon the day before the meeting

Open Space Commission

San Miguel County's Open Space Commission meets Monday, September 28, 2026 at 4:00 PM at 333 W Colorado Ave in Telluride, with a Zoom option. The agenda covers approval of the 8/25 minutes and updates on the organizational chart, the budget, joint focus areas, and priority projects. Commissioners are set to discuss areas to cut from the work plan and prepare for the November 9 budget deadline, and to pick a date for an early-November Meet and Greet with the Board of County Commissioners, staff, and new parks staff. No specific dollar amounts or named projects appear in the agenda text.

• Discussion of areas to cut from the work plan, with input prepared for the Nov. 9 budget deadline
• Budget update (no figures given in the agenda)
• Org chart presentation by Mike Bordogna
• Joint Focus Areas follow-up presented by Starr Jamison
• Date selection for an early-November Meet and Greet with the SMC BOCC, Commission, staff, new P+OS Manager and Parks Supervisor

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Open Space Commission

General

This is an informal 5x5 County meeting hosted by San Miguel County with commissioners from Archuleta, Montezuma, Dolores, La Plata, and San Miguel counties. No decisions will be made; it is a discussion-only session covering updates from each county, a discussion with the Southern Ute Indian Council about a Gas Enterprise Pipeline Spill, and updates from federal and state representatives.

• Discussion with Southern Ute Indian Council on Gas Enterprise Pipeline Spill
• Updates from Archuleta, San Miguel, Montezuma, La Plata, and Dolores counties
• Updates from federal and state representatives
• Public comment limited to 3 minutes per person

Board of County Commissioners

The San Miguel County Board of Commissioners is holding a special meeting to discuss and potentially act on several items, including an annual review with CDOT, nonprofit funding for the 2027 budget, shared funding for a bike path connector trail, and adoption of the 2024 International Codes and Colorado Low Energy and Carbon Code. The board will also receive updates on affordable housing projects and continue a personnel policy discussion. Public comment is limited to 3 minutes per person.

• Annual review with Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT)
• Consideration of non-profit funding for 2027 budget year
• Discussion of shared funding for intercept/bike path connector trail with Lawson Hill Property Owners
• Continuation of public hearing on 2024 International Codes (I-Codes) and Colorado Model Low Energy and Carbon Code (LECC) adoption
• Follow-up on personnel policy conflict mitigation plan for Treasurer's Office staffing

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Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a regular meeting with discussions on Constitutional Amendments 81 and 86, a housing exception request, and a review of the 2025 county audit. The board will also consider several motions, including a memorandum of understanding with Telluride Mountain Village and a new position for a veterans transportation driver.

• Continued discussion on Constitutional Amendment 81 (law enforcement communication with federal immigration authorities) and Amendment 86 (congressional redistricting)
• Consideration of a Memorandum of Understanding with Telluride Mountain Village and the Ridge at Telluride HOA regarding 1999 Settlement Agreement view plain restrictions
• Review of the 2025 County Audit by Hinkle and Company
• Public hearing on continuation of 2024 International Building Code and Colorado Low Energy and Carbon Code
• Consideration of a request for exception to Land Use Code Section 5-1305.B.III (definition of employee) from David R. Whitelaw

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Housing Code Update SSR

The Stakeholder Strategic Roundtable will review and refine recommendations to update the Land Use Code. The goal is to identify and remove regulatory barriers to make affordable and workforce housing easier to build in unincorporated areas.

• Refinement of Community Housing Zone recommendations
• Discussion of density bonuses for LD, MD, and HD zone districts
• Proposed reduction of side setbacks to 10' in MD and HD zones
• Proposal to allow multiple accessory dwelling units on large lots if deed-restricted
• Review of density bonus programs tied to deed-restricted workforce housing

Historical Commission

Planning Commission

The San Miguel County Planning Commission will meet to consider recommendations for land use code amendments. The discussion includes updates regarding forestry practices, oil and gas, and geothermal energy.

• Land Use Code Amendment: Forestry Practice
• Land Use Code Amendment: Oil & Gas
• Land Use Code Amendment: Geothermal

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will discuss Colorado state ballot measures and consider an alternate Commissioner for the CCI Legislative Committee. The Board, sitting as the Housing Authority, will also consider changing Area Median Income limitations for deed-restricted properties in Pinion Park.

• Discussion of Colorado State Ballot Measures
• Consideration of an alternate Commissioner for the CCI Legislative Committee
• Resolution 2026-34: Changing Area Median Income limitations for Pinion Park deed-restricted properties
• Acceptance of the July 2026 Road Report

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Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will consider ratifying a policy change for Pinion Park regarding 80% AMI. They will also consider a proclamation for Suicide Prevention Month and appointing a voting member for the CCI's 2027 Legislative Agenda.

• Ratification of the Pinion Park 80% AMI policy change
• Proclamation 2026-04 declaring September 2026 as Suicide Prevention Month
• Appointment of Anne Brown to represent the County for the CCI's 2027 Legislative Agenda

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General

The San Miguel County Citizen's Weed Advisory Board is meeting to discuss vegetation control and management treatments, including a presentation by Julie Kolb on areas covered and a 2025 treatment plan with the U.S. Forest Service. The board will also consider a landowner response to a noxious weed fund grant. The agenda includes approval of May meeting minutes and is subject to change.

• Vegetation control and management treatments and areas covered, presented by Julie Kolb
• Landowner response to Noxious Weed Fund Grant
• Vegetation control and management with U.S. Forest Service and ATB treatment for 2025, presented by Julie Kolb
• Approval of May meeting minutes

Board of County Commissioners

The San Miguel County Board of Commissioners is holding a special meeting to consider administrative items, including a proposed change to the Green Grants program administration fee, authorization for a special event, and an appointment to the Telluride Regional Airport Authority Board. They will also review financial documents and a core services plan for the Department of Human Services, and discuss budget impacts from state child care funding. The meeting includes public comment periods and updates from county staff and commissioners.

• Consideration of Green Grants administration fee change from $10,000 to $15,000 or 10% of total grant funding
• Authorization for 2026 Black Bear Pass in Reverse Event on September 12, 2026
• Interview and appointment to Telluride Regional Airport Authority Board (applicants Ed Roufa and Clifford Hansen)
• Approval of Human Services financial documents including May 2026 balance sheet and June 2026 check register
• Discussion of budget impacts from Colorado Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP) funding

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Open Space Commission

The San Miguel County Open Space Commission is holding a regular meeting to approve minutes, receive updates on ongoing projects, and discuss new business, including citizen concerns about water flow diversion related to Black Swift and Bridal Veil. The agenda is mostly routine updates and approvals, with one new item for discussion.

• Update from Starr Jamison, Natural Resource + Climate Resiliency Director
• Parks + Open Space Manager job description posted
• Mill Creek Park grass seeded
• East End Connector Trail - Idarado
• Black Swift - citizen concerns of water flow-diversion, Bridal Veil CE

Open Space Commission

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a regular meeting with a consent agenda, administrative matters, and public hearings. Key items include a resolution to amend the employee handbook regarding overtime and retirement plans, a public hearing on a PUD amendment for Lawson Hill fences, and updates on affordable housing and housing authority compliance. The meeting also includes routine reports and updates.

• Resolution 2026-33 amending employee handbook sections on overtime compensatory time and 457b retirement plans
• Public hearing on insubstantial PUD amendment to Lawson Hill PUD Matrix to allow fences and yards within setbacks
• Discussion of San Miguel Regional Housing Authority compliance procedures
• Acceptance of June 2026 Road Report and approval of July 2026 vendor and payroll payments
• Affordable housing update from Housing Specialist Drea Araiza

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Planning Commission

The San Miguel County Planning Commission is meeting to approve minutes, discuss minor and major subdivision regulations in a work session, and provide a referral and recommendation on an energy code update. The meeting is open to the public with options to participate via Zoom or phone.

• Approval of June and July minutes
• Work session on minor and major subdivisions
• Referral and recommendation on energy code update

Board of County Commissioners

Board of County Commissioners

The San Miguel County Board of County Commissioners will hold a regular meeting to decide on land-use code amendments, approve vehicle purchases, and deny a property-tax abatement petition. The board will also hear updates from the Bureau of Land Management and the District Attorney, and consider equalization recommendations.

• Approval of two 2026 Chevrolet Silverado pickup trucks for Road and Bridge, up to $89,400
• Public hearing on land-use code amendment to redefine 'Qualified Owner' (Resolution 2026-30)
• Public hearing on wildfire-area land-use changes (Resolution 2026-31)
• Denial of tax abatement petition for Robert N and Claudina E Posey (ABMT2026-24)
• Approval of 2026 County Board of Equalization Officer recommendations

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Board of County Commissioners and Planning Commission Joint Work Session

The Board of County Commissioners and Planning Commission will hold a joint work session to discuss a Housing Code Update. No formal action will be taken as this is a work session. The meeting includes standard procedural items and public comment opportunities.

• Joint work session on Housing Code Update

The Board of County Commissioners and Planning Commission held a joint work session to discuss a housing code update. No formal motions or decisions were made during the session, which included public comment and a recess. The meeting adjourned without any action taken.

Open Space Commission

Housing Code Update SSR

The Stakeholder Strategic Roundtable is meeting to refine recommendations for the Land Use Code to make affordable and workforce housing easier to build. The group will focus on zoning and density bonuses for LD, MD, and HD zones.

• Refining density bonuses for workforce housing in LD, MD, and HD zones
• Discussing zoning and density adjustments for market-rate housing in the HD zone
• Reviewing additional workforce housing types
• Proposed reduction of side setbacks to 10' in Medium Density (MD) and High Density (HD) zones
• Proposed density bonus for workforce housing on large lots

Open Space Commission

The Open Space Commission will discuss the future direction of the commission and provide updates on several ongoing projects. The meeting includes reviews of trail progress and environmental results.

• East End Connector Trail update
• Galloping Goose Park update
• N.E.P.A. results for Perimeter Trail
• Keystone Hill Overlook update
• Minutes AI Program update

Board of County Commissioners

The San Miguel County Board of Commissioners will review several routine items, including a consent agenda with a letter of support for EcoAction Partners' grant, an audit extension request, and the May 2026 Road Report. Commissioners will vote on appointing a trustee to the Wilkinson Public Library Board for a term ending Dec 31 2030. The meeting also includes a presentation of the High Country Road Opening Policy and discussion of the Counties and Commissioners Acting Together (CCAT) 2027 policy proposals.

• Ratify letter of support for EcoAction Partners' grant to the Renewable Natural Resource Foundation
• Approve Chair's signature on request to extend filing of the 2025 Audit
• Accept the May 2026 Road Report
• Consider appointment to the Wilkinson Public Library Board of Trustees (term until Dec 31 2030)
• Present the Road and Bridge High Country Road Opening Policy

The Board of County Commissioners approved the 2026 county budget and several road maintenance contracts. They also denied a proposed zoning change for a commercial parcel. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved 2026 county budget (unanimous)
• Approved $1.2M road resurfacing contract (4-1)
• Denied rezoning request for 123 Main St (3-2)
• Tabled discussion on new county vehicle policy

Historical Commission

The San Miguel County Historical Commission regular meeting on July 21, 2026 will open with a call to order, approve the minutes from its March 10, 2026 meeting, and provide updates on new and old business. No specific agenda items such as rezoning, contracts, ordinances, or fee changes are listed. The agenda notes that items may be added up to 24 hours before the meeting, but none are detailed in this document.

• Approval of Meeting Minutes from March 10, 2026