Cold weather and a number of storms in early December have given everything
a nice white cover. A snow storm arrived last night and has continued
through the day. Lift 5 Terrain opened last Tuesday and Lift 6 opened
Friday. Additional terrain off of Lift 4 and Lift 1 is open as well, including
the Misty Maiden Pocket Park.
With the
holidays fast approaching, the community calendar
is chock full of events, particularly the last week in December. Last
Wednesday's Noel Night, an all day holiday shopping extravaganza, and
Telluride's official tree lighting ceremony kicked things off. Over
the weekend the Telluride Dance Academy performed the Nutcracker
Holiday at the Palm Theatre with ballerina Valerie Madonia, formerly
of the Joffrey Ballet. Last weekend was also the Real Estate Affiliates
holiday party where we bid farewell to Sierra who is moving to Milwaukee.
We will miss her dearly and wish her the very best!
Looking
beyond the valley, Telluride has made the national news recently with
an article in Ski Magazine and a profile of Mountain Village
hotels (The Peaks and Inn at Lost Creek) in the December Harper's
Hideaway.
Locally,
new hotels and other potential development in the Mountain Village have
been dominating the real estate news. We've included a Telluride
Watch article on the hotel building boom in this
newsletter and a smaller, but equally important piece on the Medical
Center's new executive director. Should you want to see any of the
other recent articles, please feel free to give us a call or email and
we'd be happy to forward you a copy.
Finally,
744 Wapiti is our Featured Property of the month. This
3-bedroom, 3-bath log home is set on a large 1.4 acre lot in the Telluride
Ski Ranches, just minutes from the Mountain Village and the Town of
Telluride. For more information, contact Jim
Lucarelli.
As always,
please feel free to drop by the office and say hello when you're in
town.
Happy Holidays!
Property of the Month: 744 Wapiti Rd., Ski Ranches » |
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Built in 1999, this 3-bedroom, 3-bath log home is set on 1.4 acres
in the beautiful Telluride Ski Ranches, minutes from Mountain
Village and the Town of Telluride. The spacious lot offers
room for expansion and the rustic cabin is very private, nestled
among mature Aspen and Pine trees.
Offered at $1,195,000
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Complete Listing Information »
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Hotel Building Boom Set to Take Off in Mountain Village » |
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Published 11/18/05
By Peter Kentworthy
The "critical mass" that Mountain Village
developers and real estate brokers have long prophesied may
be upon us. As much as one million square feet of new hotel
and condo-hotel development is slated to come on line in Mountain
Village over the next two to five years.
The building boom consists of a potential six large projects,
including one that is nearly complete, totaling at least 500
new accommodation units, replete with attendant amenities. The
project that is nearly complete is See Forever Village, consisting
of high-end condominiums that will be managed by The Peaks.
Developer Robert Levine has said he will break ground within
weeks on a long-debated, $200 million hotel-condominium project
on Lots 50/51 in the Mountain Village Center, which will be
operated by St. Regis Hotels. The boutique condominium hotel,
Lumière, broke ground last week. Also starting the Mountain
Village approvals process are two more large luxury hotels
and a large mid-range hotel.
What's more, the new corporate owner of The Peaks, the Blackstone
Group, has indicated it will make an investment reported to
be in the tens of millions of dollars in refurbishing the property.
What accounts for the long-awaited boom in so-called "hot
beds" changing at last from hot air to hot news? Is it
an accident that the Mountain Village construction pipeline
is suddenly crowded with new hotel and hotel-type projects?
Local developer John Horn admits that part of the explanation
might be just that.
"It's
funny how it works in real estate development," he says.
"It's a confluence of individual circumstances, coincidence
as much as anything."
Printed
with Permission from The Telluride Watch.
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| Telluride
Medical Center Hires Permanent Executive Director » |
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Published 11/18/05
It's
official. The Telluride Hospital District has hired a new executive
director for the Telluride Medical Center.
Gary Hughes, who currently is program manager for the University
of California San Francisco Center of Excellence for Breast Cancer
Care, starts work December 15. Hughes has over twenty years of
experience in the healthcare field, with everything from management
to operations to research positions.
"We received more than 60 resumes," Telluride Medical
Center Interim Director Diane Brown said, after the board's announcement.
"Gary Hughes is an excellent choice. "He will be an
excellent fit."
Hughes received his undergraduate training and master's degree
in special education, and his doctoral degree in education from
the University of Northern Colorado. At the Center of Excellence,
Hughes has been responsible for the overall leadership and administration,
which has entailed strategic planning, staffing and financial
control. His prior job experience includes providing support and
analysis of managed-care contract performance of corporate clients
for a national managed-care company; working as an associate research
professor and director in Research and Evaluation at the University
of Alaska, in Anchorage, and as hospital administrator for Providence
Seward Medical Center in Seward, Alaska.
At Seward, Hughes was in charge of a rural primary care center
that provided both emergency and hospital services. He directed
the construction of a new facility, established a primary care
practice, and recruited physician staff; retrained and upgraded
staff skills; developed an active community board; designed and
implemented community service programs; and led the development
of local communication, education and marketing programs.
Hughes was born and raised in Colorado Springs; he and his wife,
Carolyn, have traveled frequently to the Telluride area in recent
years to visit family. They are thrilled to be moving back to
Colorado.
Printed with Permission from The Telluride Watch.
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| Aux Pieds des Pistes, "At the foot
of the slopes," Mountain Village » |
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Facing the San Sophia mountain range and nestled in the trees
on a Mountain Village estate lot of over 2 acres at the top of
San Joaquin Road, Aux Pieds des Pistes is a classic mountain residence
with easy ski access. The property is currently under construction
with a completion date of late December 2005.
Offered at $6,450,000, pre-completion
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Wild Skies Ranch, Wilson Mesa Ranch » |
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Wild Skies Ranch is an exceptional offering for the
equestrian enthusiast. Just 16 miles from Telluride, the ranch
features a spacious 5-bedroom main house, guest quarters over
the 3-car heated garage, and 4 fenced grazing pastures.
Offered
at $4,399,000
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| Seven Gables, Mountain Village » |
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Seven Gables is Telluride's premier golf course residence. Situated
on the fifth fairway, it offers breathtaking views of the
San Sophia Ridge. Seven Gables offers five bedrooms, five
and-a-half baths, and spacious living areas in a gracious
6300 square foot home.
Offered at $3,595,000
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Complete Listing Information »
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Artisan's Hideaway, Town of Telluride » |
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Built in 1897 and remodeled in 1997, this historic Victorian home
sits on one-and-a-half town lots and has tons of potential. An
"Artisan's Hideaway", this is one of the last "truly
Telluride" homes left and is located in a quiet neighborhood
just minutes from both schools and the heart of Telluride.
Price Reduced: Now Offered at $1,475,000
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Complete Listing Information...
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| Lot 719, 155 Adams Ranch Road, Mountain Village » |
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Comprised of .75 acres, this beautiful lot has tremendous 360-degree
views including the Wilson Mountains and the San Sophia Mountain
Range. Located on the 8th fairway of the Telluride Golf Course,
this prime spot gives you first-rate golf access and is conveniently
situated for skiing.
Offered at $950,000
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Complete Listing Information »
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| Goldbelt Building, Unit 1 » |
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 This a custom-built condominium with an east-facing deck and great
views of the box canyon and ski area. The unit features 2 bedrooms
and 2.5 baths with an office/study that could be easily converted
to a third bedroom.
UNDER CONTRACT - Offered at $925,000
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Complete Listing Information »
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| Market Activity » |
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Telluride/Mountain
Village MLS
November 17-December 12
Single-family homes
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| 1 closed |
average price (sold)
$1,455,000 |
Vacant Land
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| 7 closed |
average price (sold)
$1,292,825 |
| 3 currently under contract |
average price (asking)
$738,833 |
Condominiums
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| 10 closed |
average price (sold)
$441,079 |
| 4 currently under contract |
average price (asking)
$772,150 |
Commercial
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| 2 currently under contract |
average price (asking)
$494,993 |
Fractionals
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| no new activity |
All information from Telluride MLS
- deemed reliable but not guaranteed. |
Winter Flight Schedule » |
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Whether
a specific week or weekend piques your interest, or you are just
looking for something different, it is time to start thinking
about winter in Telluride and how to get here. This year American/American
Eagle, America West Express, Continental, Great Lakes Airlines
and United are providing a selection of flights into Montrose
and Telluride.
2005-2006
Winter Flight Schedule
| Carrier |
From |
To |
Frequency |
Seats
/ Type |
| American
Airlines |
Dallas/
Ft. Worth (DFW) |
Montrose
(MTJ) |
Mon.
- Fri. |
70
/ Jet |
| American
Airlines |
Dallas/
Ft. Worth (DFW) |
Montrose
(MTJ) |
Sat.
- Sun. |
136
/ Jet |
| American
Airlines |
Chicago
O'Hare (ORD) |
Montrose
(MTJ) |
Sat. |
136
/ Jet |
| Continental
Airlines |
Houston
Intercontinental (IAH) |
Montrose
(MTJ) |
Daily
(2 Flights on Sat.) |
124
/ Jet |
| Continental
Airlines |
Newark
(EWR) |
Montrose
(MTJ) |
Sat.
(2 Flights) |
124
/ Jet & 104 / Jet |
| Continental
Airlines |
Los
Angeles (LAX) |
Montrose
(MTJ) |
Daily |
50
/ Jet |
| Great
Lakes Airlines |
Denver
(DEN) |
Telluride
(TEX) |
Frequent
Daily Flights |
19
/ Turbo-Prop |
| United
Express |
Denver
(DEN) |
Montrose
(MTJ) |
Frequent
Daily Flights |
30
/ Turbo-Prop |
| United
Airlines |
Denver
(DEN) |
Montrose
(MTJ) |
Sat.
& Sun. |
120
/ Jet |
| America
West Airlines |
Phoenix
(PHX) |
Telluride
(TEX) |
Daily |
37
/ Turbo-Prop |
America West, 800-235-9292
Great Lakes Airlines, 800-554-5111
Continental, 800-523-3273
United/United Express, 800-864-8331
Non-Stop jet service operates December 15, 2005 through April
2, 2006. Some Continental flights have reduced schedule January
4 through Februruary 16
For
the most competitive airfare, lodging and information call 800-778-8581.
For air only reservations, call the Telluride / Montrose Air Concierge
877-727-8885.
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| Calendar of Events » |
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WinterSing, Telluride
Choral Society, St. Patrick's Church, 7:00 p.m. |
| 16 |
Jingle Jam, Mountain Village Heritage Plaza |
| 16 |
WinterSing Family Night, Palm Theatre,
7:00 p.m. |
| 16 |
Winterfilm, Telluride Conference Center,
Mountain Village, 6:30 p.m. |
| 17 |
Telluride Rock and Roll Academy Concert, Sheridan Opera House, 8:00 p.m. |
| 17,21,23 |
Photos with Santa and Cookie Decorating,
Telluride Conference Center, Mountain Village, Free, 11 a.m.
- 2 p.m. |
| 23, 24 |
Santa Skis |
| 24 |
Holiday Torchlight Parade, 6:00 p.m. |
| 27-1/02 |
2005 Holiday Concert Series and New Years Eve Gala |
| 27 |
Dave Mason Live at the Sheridan Opera House, 8:00 p.m. |
| 28 |
Maura O'Connell Live at the Sheridan Opera House, 8:00 p.m. |
| 29 |
Yami Bolo Live at the Sheridan Opera House, 8:30 p.m. |
| 29 |
Jeep Presents Warren Miller's Film, "Higher Ground" at the Telluride
Conference Center in the Mountain Village
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Los Lobos Live at the Sheridan Opera House, 9:30 p.m. |
| 31 |
Ski Resort/Mountain Village New Year
Celebration - Torchlight Parade 7:00 p.m., Fireworks |
| 31 |
Sam Bush in Concert, Conference Center
in the Mountain Village |
| 2 |
Jeff Daniels Live at the Sheridan Opera House, 7:30 p.m |
| 3 |
Bob Dubac and the "Barbarians
of Truth," Sheridan Opera House, 7:30 p.m. |
| 10 |
Robert Earl Keen Live at the Sheridan Opera House, 7:30 p.m. |
| 13, 14, 15 |
Snowfest, Mountain Village hosts a
weekend of music, snow sculpting, festival of lights, a nighttime
snowshoe race, kids activities and much more. |
| 17 |
Lez Zepplin Live at the Sheridan Opera House, 8:00 p.m. |
| 21 |
One to One Fundraiser, Sheridan Opera
House, Rockadiles Band |
| 21 |
Telluride Winter Carnival, Town Park |
| 26 |
Bongo Love Live at the Sheridan Opera
House, "A Tribute to Bob Marley," 9:00 p.m. |
| 27, 28 |
Two Nights of Pickin' with Honky Tonk Homeslice featuring Billy Nershi,
Railroad Earth and special guests live at the Sheridan Opera House, 8:30 p.m. |
| 28 |
Beaux Arts Ball, Fundraiser for the Telluride Council for the Arts and Humanities, Telluride Conference Center, Mountain Village, 8:00 p.m. |
| 29 |
Kevin Mahogany Live at the Sheridan
Opera House, 7:30 p.m. |
*Dates
are subject to change, to confirm go to www.visittelluride.com
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