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Posted on: April 12, 2024

[ARCHIVED] Multiple Vandalism Incidents on Town Marshal Vehicles in the Last Week

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Multiple Vandalism Incidents on Town Marshal Vehicles in the Last Week

Town asking the public for any information related to the incidents

(April 12, 2024) – Telluride, CO --- On the night of Sunday, April 7, tires were slashed on two Town Marshal’s Department vehicles in the Shandoka Parking Lot between the hours of 6:00 pm and 9:00 am. Again, on the night of Tuesday, April 9, between the hours of 6:00 pm and 6:30 am, the tires of an additional Marshal’s vehicle were slashed outside the Marshal’s Department located on the corner of Pacific Avenue and Spruce Street. The vandalism follows similar incidents on Town Marshal and Code Enforcement Officer vehicles this winter. 

Investigators are reviewing security camera footage in the area but are also asking the public for help in providing any information related to the incidents. To provide information, please call the Telluride Marshals Department non-emergency line at 970-249-9110 or contact Communications Manager Lindsey Mills by emailing lmills@telluride-co.gov. All tips can remain anonymous.

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Communications Manager 
Lindsey Mills
Cell: (303) 319-6448
Email: lmills@telluride-co.gov 

ABOUT TELLURIDE 
Nestled amidst the majestic San Juan Mountains of southwest Colorado, Telluride's captivating narrative is deeply rooted in the ancient legacy of the Ute tribe, the valley's original inhabitants, who crafted their summer camps along the San Miguel River, naming the land "The Valley of Hanging Waterfalls." In the late 1700s, Spanish explorers traversed the rugged terrain, laying the groundwork for subsequent exploration and settlement. A fervent mining boom followed, igniting a rush of prospectors to the region, culminating in the founding of Telluride in 1880. Telluride's allure as a hub of opportunity attracted fortune seekers, bolstered by the arrival of the Rio Grande Southern Railroad and groundbreaking innovations like the hydroelectric power plant in Ames. 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 and the Telluride Historical Museum while playing host to culture, music, arts, outdoor recreation, and festivals with unrivaled views and dramatic locale. For more information, please visit us online at telluride-co.gov.

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Múltiples incidentes de vandalismo en vehículos de los alguaciles municipales en la última semana

La ciudad pide al público cualquier información relacionada con los incidentes

(12 de abril de 2024) - Telluride, CO --- En la noche del domingo, 7 de abril, se pincharon las ruedas de dos vehículos del Departamento del Alguacil del Pueblo en el Estacionamiento Shandoka entre las 6:00 pm y las 9:00 am. Una vez más, en la noche del martes, 9 de abril, entre las 6:00 pm y 6:30 am, los neumáticos de un vehículo de Marshal adicionales fueron acuchillados fuera del Departamento de Marshal situado en la esquina de la Avenida del Pacífico y la calle Spruce. El vandalismo se produce después de incidentes similares en los vehículos de los alguaciles de la ciudad y de los oficiales de aplicación del código este invierno.

Los investigadores están revisando las grabaciones de las cámaras de seguridad de la zona, pero también están pidiendo ayuda al público para proporcionar cualquier información relacionada con los incidentes. Para proporcionar información, llame a la línea de no emergencias del Departamento de Alguaciles de Telluride al 970-249-9110 o póngase en contacto con la Directora de Comunicaciones Lindsey Mills enviando un correo electrónico a lmills@telluride-co.gov. Todos los consejos pueden permanecer en el anonimato.

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Gerente de Comunicaciones 
Lindsey Mills

Móvil: (303) 319-6448
Correo electrónico: lmills@telluride-co.gov

SOBRE TELLURIDE 

Enclavada en medio de las majestuosas montañas de San Juan, al suroeste de Colorado, la cautivadora narrativa de Telluride está profundamente arraigada en el antiguo legado de la tribu Ute, los habitantes originales del valle, que construyeron sus campamentos de verano a lo largo del río San Miguel, bautizando la tierra como "El Valle de las Cascadas Colgantes". A finales del siglo XVIII, exploradores españoles atravesaron el escarpado terreno, sentando las bases para posteriores exploraciones y asentamientos. Siguió un ferviente auge minero que provocó una avalancha de buscadores de oro en la región, que culminó con la fundación de Telluride en 1880. El atractivo de Telluride como centro de oportunidades atrajo a buscadores de fortuna, impulsados por la llegada del Rio Grande Southern Railroad e innovaciones pioneras como la central hidroeléctrica de Ames. Enclavada en un cañón entre cumbres boscosas, en la base de la popular estación de esquí y golf de Telluride, el casco histórico de la ciudad alberga lugares emblemáticos como la Ópera de Sheridan y el Museo Histórico de Telluride, al tiempo que acoge actividades culturales, musicales, artísticas, recreativas al aire libre y festivales con unas vistas incomparables y una ubicación espectacular. Para más información, visítenos en línea en telluride-co.gov.

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