FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Telluride Marshals Respond to Unattended Death
No foul play suspected, death is currently under investigation
This news release has updated information, which can be found here.
(September 5, 2023) – Telluride, CO --- This morning, the Telluride Marshal’s Department responded to a death near the San Miguel River in Telluride, Colorado. The death is currently under investigation, though no foul play is suspected. The family has been notified at this time. An updated news release will be made when the investigation is complete. No additional information will be released at this time by this office.
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Communications Manager
Lindsey Mills
Cell: (303) 319-6448
Email: lmills@telluride-co.gov
ABOUT TELLURIDE
A former Victorian mining town in southwest Colorado’s San Juan Mountains, Telluride was incorporated in 1977 as a home-rule municipality. Set in a box canyon amid forested peaks at the base of the popular Telluride ski-and-golf resort, the town’s historic district houses landmarks like the Sheridan Opera House, a performing arts venue originally built in 1913, and the Telluride Historical Museum, which showcases local history in a converted hospital built in 1896. For more information, please visit us online at telluride-co.gov.