FAQs • Telluride, CO • CivicEngage

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.

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Marshal's Office

1. 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) 249-9110. 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 excluded. We are located at 134 South Spruce Street.

2. 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. Telluride's jurisdiction includes the town, the road to the Idarado mine and the highway between the town and the Society Turn Roundabout, three miles west of Telluride, including the Valley Floor. Any incidents occurring at the Texaco, Brown Homestead, HIllside or Eider Creek are reported to the San Miguel Sheriff's Office at 970-728-1911. Incidents occurring in the Town of Mt. Village are reported to the Mt. Village Police Department at (970) 728-9281.

3. How can I find out if there are any registered sex offenders in our community?: You can view a list of San Miguel County sex offenders online. This list is maintained by the San Miguel County Sheriffs Department. If you have further questions you may contact them at (970) 728-1911.
You may also view unregistered sex offenders we are actively seeking.

4. Where can I park in Telluride?: he Town of Telluride maintains a complex parking system in an attempt to accommodate both residents and guests in a small geographical area. Parking regulations are outlined on our Parking page.

5. My vehicle was towed. How do I get it back?: The Town of Telluride's 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 South 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.
More information on towing may be found under the Marshal's Department parking page on this site. Parking page

6. 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

7. How do I get a concealed weapons permit?: All concealed weapon permits in the county are issued by the San Miguel Sheriff's Department.

8. 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.

9. How do I register my pets in Telluride?: Dog licenses may be obtained at the Marshal's Department at 134 South Spruce Street. For more information on dog licensing, see our Animal Control page.

10. Where do I obtain or renew my Colorado driver's license?: Unfortunately, there is no Colorado Department of Revenue (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 number is (970)-565-9779.

11. May I fly an unmanned aircraft or drone in town?: Unmanned aircraft system use in the Town of Telluride is prohibited without a Drone Permit issued by the Town Manager. Access Drone Informational Brochure Access Drone Application