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Hwy 62 Traffic Alert
03/12/25, 4:50 PM
SMC Alerts: Expect delays on Hwy 62 this evening if you are traveling to or from Ridgway. Deputies are currently alternating open lanes of traffic due to a vehicle accident at MM 2 (approximately two ...
Ophir Road Closure March 12th, 2025
03/12/25, 9:33 AM
SMC Alerts: Mitigation work on Ophir Road has been completed and the road is open. Thank you all for your patience and cooperation....
Greager Lane Fire Information
03/11/25, 5:46 PM
SMC Alerts: Norwood Fire has knocked down the fire and will be remaining on scene for mop-up operations. Please be cautious of crews and trucks in the area. Thank you for your patience and cooperatio...
Greager Lane Fire Information
03/11/25, 4:58 PM
SMC Alerts: Norwood Fire is on the scene of a grass fire on Greager Lane. Please avoid the area and keep roads clear to allow emergency vehicles room to work. At this time, there are no evacuation ord...
Ophir Road Closure March 12th, 2025
03/10/25, 5:01 PM
SMC Alerts: Mitigation work will be done on Ophir Road on Wednesday, March 12th. The gates will close at 8:15 a.m. and work will begin at 8:30 a.m. San Miguel County staff will be present to prohibit ...
Highway 145 Closures Expected Today
01/21/25, 10:03 AM
Today, Tuesday (1/21/25), CDOT crews will perform safety-critical winter maintenance operations on CO 145 between Rico and Telluride. Beginning at noon, motorists can expect lengthy delays lasting fo...
Norwood Water Main Repairs Underway
11/07/24, 3:42 PM
SMC Alerts: A break in the water main line east of Norwood is currently being repaired. Residences along Highway 145 from CR 45Y to CR 44ZN, and residences along county roads 44.5Z, 44ZN, 43.5AA, Z45,...
Town of Ophir Water Advisory Nov. 2, 2024
11/02/24, 8:43 PM
SMC Alerts: Please be advised that the West Ophir water supply should be considered un-potable (not safe for drinking) at this time due to an issue with the main line.East Ophir water is currently saf...
HWY 62 OPEN near Last Dollar Rd.
09/19/24, 4:12 PM
UPDATE 4:10 PM The victim has been transported and the road is now open. Drive safe....
HWY 62 Closed near Last Dollar Rd.
09/19/24, 3:15 PM
Hwy 62 is temporarily closed near Dallas Divide and Last Dollar Road for a single vehicle accident near mile post 9. Careflight is in route and will need to land on the Hwy....
Update: V44 Fire south of Norwood
07/29/24, 8:22 PM
SMC Alerts: The V44 fire has been mostly knocked down thanks to air resources and evacuation orders have been lifted and residents can return to their homes. Homes in the area may not have power overn...
Information: Fire south of Norwood
07/29/24, 3:09 PM
SMC Alerts: The fire off of V44 W is currently burning north/northeast toward Y43 along the Cone Road. Homes off of Mountain View Lane and the Cone Road have been evacuated. Homes along Y43 between 43...
EVACUATION NOTICE for residents with one mile of fire
07/29/24, 1:17 PM
SMC Alerts: This is an EVACUATION ORDER for residences within one and a half miles of the fire south of Norwood. This includes residences on V44 W and Mountain View Lane. Deputies are moving through t...
Fire South of Norwood in Oak Hill area
07/29/24, 12:49 PM
SMC Alerts: Deputies and fire personnel are on the scene of a fire outside of Norwood off of County Road V44 W. Additional resources are enroute, no evacuations are being ordered at this time. However...
HWY 145 REOPENED
07/18/24, 7:42 PM
UPDATE 7:40pm Highway 145 is now open both lanes. Deputies and CSP are on scene to help slow traffic as there is still mud and debris in roadway. Please keep your speed to no more than 35mph for your ...
HWY 145 CLOSED DUE TO MULTIPLE MUDSLIDES
07/18/24, 5:16 PM
Hwy 145 is closed from MM 73 - 77 (Keystone Hill to Silverpick Road) due to mudslides. Road crews are enroute but it is unknown how long the highway will be closed and more rainfall is on the way. Fol...
HWY 145 IS FULLY OPEN
07/17/24, 4:16 PM
CDOT has finished its cleanup of the mudslide area. Thanks to their crew!...
HWY145 INTERMITTENT CLOSURE
07/17/24, 9:22 AM
CDOT will be closing Hwy 145 starting at 9:30 this morning for debris cleanup between mile markers 75 and 78 east of Sawpit. Expect temporary closures and alternating traffic. The work will continue u...
ROAD OPEN HWY 145 EAST OF SAWPIT
07/16/24, 8:05 PM
Hwy 145 is now open. Thanks to all the responders for their help. Drive safe....
ROAD CLOSED HWY 145 EAST OF SAWPIT
07/16/24, 5:21 PM
Hwy 145 is closed between mile markers 76-77 east of Sawpit due to a large mudslide. There is no known time of opening as this is a large slide. We will announce via SMC Alerts when the road is open. ...
County Road 59H is experiencing localized flooding
06/21/24, 12:00 PM
SMC Alerts update: Per Road and Bridge, CR 59H is closed at the intersection of 60M and there is no ETA for reopening. Only residents of 59H will be allowed through the closure.County Road 59H off of ...
County Road 59H is experiencing localized flooding
06/21/24, 10:16 AM
County Road 59H off of 60M (Silver Pick) is experiencing flooding from Big Bear Creek and water is washing over the road. Deputies are on scene and Road and Bridge is bringing in necessary equipment. ...
Wildfire Smoke Message May 22, 2024
05/22/24, 5:28 PM
SMC Alerts: There has been a lot of smoke blowing into our county this afternoon. Please know that there are no active fires in San Miguel County. The smoke is likely from the Spruce Creek fire (rough...
Hwy 145 reopened following closure yesterday
05/07/24, 6:44 AM
SMC Alerts - Highway 145 in the San Miguel Canyon was reopened late last night. There are no closures or detours in place at this time. Thank you for your patience....
Traffic Accident San Miguel Canyon MM 92.5
05/06/24, 3:36 PM
SMC Alerts - Highway 145 in the San Miguel Canyon is temporary closed in both directions due to a traffic accident at milepost 92-93 (between Caddis Flats and Beaver Canyon). At this time, there is no...
ROAD CLOSURE TODAY HWY 145
03/21/24, 12:00 PM
Highway 145 near the Ophir Curves (Mile Point 63) between Telluride and Rico from 10 AM TO 4 PM. Tow truck operators will pull a crashed commercial motor vehicle up to the highway to be towed away. Bo...
Telluride School District R-1 Canceled Today
03/13/24, 8:11 AM
Due to poor weather conditions, all schools in the Telluride School District are canceled for today, March 13, 2024. This includes Telluride District Preschool, Telluride Elementary School, Telluride...
Ophir Road Closure Scheduled for Monday, Feb. 12
02/10/24, 10:33 AM
SMC Alerts - On Monday, Feb. 12, avalanche load reduction work in will impact travel on CR D65 Ophir Road and the road will be closed from Hwy 145 to the Town of Ophir. The closure will begin Monday m...
Intermittent Road Closures on Lizard Head Pass
02/03/24, 8:15 AM
SMC Alerts - Highway 145 over Lizard Head Pass will be closed intermittently this morning between Trout Lake (MM 61) and Rico (MM 47) while CDOT performs winter maintenance activities. Travelers shoul...
Lizard Head Pass Closed
01/15/24, 12:22 PM
SMC Alerts - CDOT has reopened Lizard Head Pass and Highway 145. Roads are snow packed and icy so please drive carefully!...
Update - Lizard Head Pass Closed
01/15/24, 10:42 AM
SMC Alerts - CDOT has closed Lizard Head Pass at Trout Lake (HWY 145 MP 59). Download the CDOT COTrip Planner for updates....
Lizard Head Pass Closed
01/15/24, 10:02 AM
SMC Alerts - CDOT has closed Lizard Head pass for avalanche mitigation - it is unknown when it will reopen. Another alert will be sent out when we learn the pass has opened....
Norwood School Closure January 11, 2024
01/11/24, 8:29 AM
Due to blustery and snowy conditions, Norwood School will be closed today, Thursday, January 11, 2024....
