Telluride
Municipality
Location overview
Telluride is a town and the seat of San Miguel County in southwestern Colorado’s San Juan Mountains. Originally called Columbia, it developed from a mining camp into a town in 1878. Rail service supported its growth during the mining era. Its historic core was designated a National Historic Landmark District in 1961. The opening of Telluride Ski Resort in 1972 helped shift the community toward skiing, tourism and cultural events.