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Open Space & Recreation Department

The Open Space and Recreation Program manages several program areas including county fairgrounds, parks, trails, open space and historic stabilization.

Phone Number: (970) 369-5469

 


docAnnual Open Space, Recreation & Trails Report 2009

doc Gunnison Sage Grouse Conservation Plan

doc Land Heritage Program for Purchase of Development Rights
doc Application
doc Program Description and Information (powerpoint file)

  • General
  • Fairgrounds
  • Parks & Recreation
  • Open Space
  • Historic Preservation

Phone: 
Linda Luther (970) 369-5469
Kari Distefano (970) 369-5472
Rich Hamilton (970) 729-1829
Fax: (970) 728-3718
General Email:  openspacerec@sanmiguelcounty.org

Business Hours: 
Monday - Friday, 9 am - 5pm

Address:
Miramonte Building
333 W. Colorado Ave, 3rd Floor
PO Box 1170
Telluride, CO 81435


Staff:
Linda Luther, Director
Kari Distefano
Rich Hamilton, Parks Supervisor

Staff emails:
lindal@sanmiguelcounty.org
karid@sanmiguelcounty.org
richh@sanmiguelcounty.org

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Staff:
Dee Anna Burbridge, Fairgrounds Manager
Milt Spor, Maintenance Officer races

Phone: (970) 327-4321
Fax: (970) 327-4341
Email: smcfairgrounds@yahoo.com

Address:
1165 Summit Street
PO Box 130
Norwood, CO 81423

Location:
The Fairgrounds Entrance is located at the intersection of Hwy 145 and Summit Street at the west end of Norwood, CO.

doc Fairgrounds Map

Office Hours: Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 10am - 6pm

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Warning - Under Colorado Law, an equine professional is not liable for the injury to or the death of a participant in equine activities resulting from the inherent risks of equine activities, pursuant to section 13-21-119, Colorado Revised Statutes.

calendar Fairgrounds Calendar

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Git'R'Done 4H Club
Club Leader: Tammy Tabor, 327-4667

Lone Cone Dressage Club exitwebsite
President: Laura Schumack, 728-6821
Vice President: Laurie Belka 729-6252
Secretary: Dian Muniz, 327-4106
Treasurer: Michelle Swanson, 728-3079
Lone Cone Dressage Club, Junior Division
Club Leader: Mary Sundquist
President: Teya Kvasnicka
Vice President: Jessica Closson

Norwood Baseball Club
President: Ken Watt, 327-4667
Vice President: Jared Gardner
Secretary: Jessica Bicknase
Treasurer: Mondet Ragsdale
Scheduling & Sign-up: Jessica Bicknase, Andie Herron, Terry Snow
Concessions: Mandy Shirley

Norwood Roping Club
President: Randy Marsing, 327-4976
Vice President: Lothan Snyder
Secretary: Angela Nay
Treasurer: Laura Snyder-Sherman

San Miguel Horse Racing Association
TK Dargavel

Wright's Mesa Gymkhana Club
Contact: Elisha Snyder, 327-4754

Norwood Farmer's Market
Market Manager: Gen Roach (genroach@yahoo.com)
President: Greg Spaulding, 859-7207 (norwoodfarmmarket@yahoo.com)

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All Around Board Members

Creighton Wood, President
Ken Watt, Vice President
Sue Reynolds, Secretary
Laura Snyder-Sherman
Hank Williams

Fair Board Members

Cindy Alexander, President
Joe Winner, Vice President
Verna Barrett, Secretary
Molly Harris, Treasurer
Elizabeth Foley, Advertising
Carl Snow
Barclay Daranyi

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The Down Valley Park is located on the west side of Highway 145, just north of mile marker 82, between the Fall Creek Road and Placerville.

doc Down Valley Park Use Policies March 2010
doc Down Valley Park Priority Use and Fee Structure March 2010
doc Down Valley Park Field Reservation Request Form March 2010

doc Down Valley Park Conservation Easement Request Form March 2010
doc DVP License Agreement

Planning a party?
Please notify staff if you are planning a party or group use in the Park. Call 970-369-5472 or 970-369-5469. Thank you.

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Planning a party?
Please notify staff if you are planning a party or group use in the Park. Call 970-369-5472 or 970-369-5469. Thank you.

 

jump Bilk Creek Climbing Wall

Please schedule group use by calling 369-5469 or 369-5472. Please pack out all trash and practice Leave No Trace principles.

jump Bridal Veil Ice Climbing Area


PLEASE NOTE:

Climbers are required to sign in and out at the register which will be located a short distance from the parking lot up CR K69.

Climbing guides are required to obtain a permit.

doc Permit application for climbing guides - new applicants
doc Permit application renewal form for previously permitted guides
doc Climbing Area Map
doc Rules

 

Mission Statement
The San Miguel County Open Space Commission seeks to protect and conserve open space for people, natural habitat for flora and fauna, and agricultural lands for the farming and ranching communities throughout San Miguel County for this and future generations. No one group can meet this mission; therefore, the County Open Space Commissions works cooperatively with regional landowners on a volunteer basis and in partnership with land trusts, and local, state and federal government agencies. The Open Space Commission is composed of a diverse group of volunteers who represent all areas of the county.

Members
Joe Reagan, Chair, Matt Redd, Barbara Brattin, Greg Malver, Herb McHarg, Peter Mueller

Open Space Commission Meetings
Open Space meetings rotate between Norwood, Placerville and Telluride, and generally occur on the second Thursday of each month.

Information and documents

doc San Miguel Land Heritage Program
Purchase of Development Rights program information

doc Land Heritage Program for Purchase of Development Rights Application

doc Land Heritage Program helps protect 1,728 acres in 2008

doc Code of the West
Publication

doc Lewis Mill added to Historic Registers (posted 6/17/09)

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lewis millMission Statement
The Historical Commission’s goal is to preserve the cultural, architectural, and/or historic resources within the boundaries of San Miguel County.

Members
JJ Ossola - Chair, Sonchia Jilek, Lynne Beck, John Wontrobski

Meeting Agenda
The Historical Commission meets bimonthly.

 

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What Designation Means
Designation is a voluntary action taken by the property owner.  Following a request for designation and meeting the eligibility requirements, the owner has the option of placing a façade easement on their structure.

The Commission has developed an incentive program to encourage historic preservation.  Incentives for property owners may include technical assistance, grants and matching funds.


Designation Incentive Program
San Miguel County provides a grant of up $1,000 to each land owner who designates a standing historic structure to the County Historic Register. The purpose of the grant is to help defray costs associated with the nomination process, historic structure maintenance or rehabilitation. Owners or organizations incurring expense in the above referenced categories may apply for reimbursement by documenting expenses paid or by submitting current bills to be paid by the County directly to the vendor.
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tl trestleThe County Historic Register lists the historic landmarks and districts officially designated by the County Commissioners for their historical, cultural and architectural significance.

doc List of Historic Register Sites

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Qualifications
The structure or site must be at least 50 years old and satisfy one or more of the following 10 criteria for architectural, historical, or cultural significance:

- Represents a specific architectural style or period;
- Represents a unique example of a structure or building type;
- Represents an innovation in construction, materials, or design;
- Demonstrates superior craftsmanship or high artistic value;
- Is an example of the work of a master architect or builder;
- Represents the built environment of a group of people in an era of history;
- Is associated with a significant historic event;
- Is associated with a notable person or the work of a notable person;
- Exemplifies the cultural, political, economic, or social heritage of the community; and/or
- Has the potential to make an important contribution to the knowledge of the area’s history or pre-history.

A property less than 50 years in age may be designated if it is of exceptional historical, cultural, or architectural importance.

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Procedure
1. Submittal of nomination request to the Historical Commission by the San Miguel County Commissioners, the San Miguel Historical Commission, or the property owner. Applications for landmark designation must include the following:

A) Legal description of the location and boundaries of the property;
B) A narrative describing the architectural, historical, and cultural significance of the property or district;
C) Photographs showing the historical attributes and existing condition of the property; and
D) A map showing the location of the property.

2. A public hearing is held by the Commission on nominations for designation within 60 days of the application being filed.

3. The Commission reviews the application for conformance with the criteria, considers relevant testimony and evidence, and gives the property owner and other interested parties the opportunity to present testimony or documentary evidence.

4. The Commission shall either approve, modify and approve, or disapprove the proposal within 30 days after the conclusion of the public hearing.

5. Upon receipt of a recommendation from the Commission, the BOCC shall make a determination regarding the request for historic designation within 30 days. The BOCC shall officially proclaim a designation by county resolution.

 

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