How do I contact a police officer after business hours?
Officers can be reached anytime by calling the Montrose Dispatch Center. The Dispatch non-emergency number is 970-252-4010. If you have an emergency, always call 9-1-1. The Marshal's Department is open for routine business between the hours of 8:00 am and 5:00 pm Monday through Friday, Holidays excepted. We are located at 134 S. Spruce Street.
To which police department do I report a crime?
Any incidents occurring within the Telluride town limits are reported to the Telluride Marshal's Department. The Town jurisdiction includes the town, the road to the Idarado mine and the highway between the town and Society Turn, three miles west of Telluride. Any incidents occurring at the Texaco, Brown Homestead, HIllside, Eider Creek and the Valley floor are reported to the San Miguel Sheriff's Office. Incidents occurring in the Town of Mt. Village are reported to the Mt. Village Police Department at 728-9281.
How can I find out if there are any registered sex offenders in our community?
Click here to view a list of San Miguel County sex offenders.
This list is maintained by the San Miguel County Sheriffs Department. If you have further questions you may contact them at (970) 728-1911.
Click here to view unregistered sex offenders we are actively seeking.
Where can I park in Telluride?
The Town of Telluride maintains a complex parking system in an attempt to accomodate both residents and guests in a small geographical area. Parking regulations are outlined on our Parking page.
Click here to view the Town of Telluride parking map.
My vehicle was towed - how do I get it back?
The Town maintenance department requests the majority of tows in the town in order to maintain public streets and parking lots. If your car was towed, it is necessary to come into the Marshal's Department at 134 S. Spruce Street in order to obtain a copy of the tow form. This sheet must be provided to the tow company in order to retrieve your vehicle. If there are expired plates, no insurance or unpaid parking tickets associated with your vehicle, you will be required to attend to the matter prior to your vehicle being released. Payment for the tow fee is made directly to the tow company, Towing for the Town during the winter of 2008 - 2009 is Telluride Roadrunner, at (970)-728-8044.
More information on towing may be found under the Marshal's Department "Parking" page on this site.
How can I get a vehicle removed from my property?
If you need a vehicle towed from your private property, contact a local tow service. The Marshal's Department will not tow vehicles from private property. If your vehicle was towed from private property, contact that property owner to see which tow company they used to tow your vehicle
How do I get a concealed weapons permit?
All concealed weapon permits in the county are issued by the San Miguel Sheriff's Department.
What should I do if I suspect a neighbor is doing something illegal?
If you suspect a neighbor is involved in illegal activity, (domestic violence, child abuse, drug use, etc.) we ask that you report this even if you don't want to become involved. Please call 9-1-1 if the incident is in progress. The 9-1-1 center will have access to your phone number and address if you call them, however, you can ask to remain anonymous and not leave your name.
How do I register my pets in Telluride?Dog licenses may be obtained at the Marshal's Department at 134 S. Spruce Street. For more information on dog licensing, see our "Animal Control" page on this site.
Where do I obtain or renew my Colorado Driver's License?
Unfortunately, there is no Colorado DOR office in Telluride or San Miguel County. The nearest Colorado Driver's License Offices are located in Montrose or Cortez. The Montrose DOR phone number is (970)-249-5426. The Cortez DOR phone # is (970)-565-9779.