Open Space & Recreation Department

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

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.

Fairgrounds Map

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

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.

Fairgrounds Calendar

Extenstion Office Representatives
Director: Yvette Henson, yvette.henson@colostate.edu
Admin Sec: Mary Watson, maryw@sanmiguelcounty.org
County 4H: Cally Anderson, cally.anderson@colostate.edu

Lone Cone Dressage Club website
President: Laura Schumack, 728-6821, lauraschumack@msn.com
Vice President: Lita Bilotti, litabilotti@yahoo.com
Secretary: Dian Muniz, 327-4106
Treasurer: Lorna Burgess, 327-0200
Web Manager: Andrya Brantingham
Trail Master: Pam Brownlie
Education/Clinics: Adrian Burgess, 327-0200,adrianburgess8000@gmail.com

Norwood Baseball Club
President: Ramona Rummel, 327-4496
Vice President: Ken Watt
Secretary/Treasurer: Monet Ragsdale
Scheduling & Sign-up: Monet Ragsdale
Concessions: Mandy Shirley

Norwood Roping Club
President: Aaron Elwood, 327-4091
Vice President: Monte Snyder
Secretary: Don Wilcox
Treasurer: Laura Snyder-Sherman, 327-4061

San Miguel Horse Racing Association
President: TK Dargavel, 428-4100

Wright's Mesa Gymkhana Club
President: Cimmy Alexander, 327-0569, walalexander@yahoo.com
Vice President: Harley Williams
Secretary: Jordan Williams

Norwood Farm & Craft Market
Market Manager: John Young, NHVTCO@gmail.com
President: Greg Spaulding, 859-7207, paradoxproducecompany@frontier.com
Vice President: Peg Wood
Secretary/Treasurer: Jeanie Cold

Fairgrounds Policies and Procedures Manual

Ice Skating Rink Rules and Regulations

Liability Waiver

Helmet Liability Waiver

For-profit Vendor License Application

Non-profit Vendor License Application

All Around Board Members

President: Creighton Wood
Vice President: Ken Watt
Secretary: Sue Reynolds
Laura Snyder-Sherman
Hank Williams
Lorna Burgess

Fair Board Members

President: Josh Sinks
Vice President: Kelly Sutherlin
Secretary: Kristi Covault
Treasurer: Tera Alexander
Advertising: Elizabeth Foley
Member: Cameron King
4 vacant positions

All Around Board Meeting Minutes

2010
1/18/10
2/24/10

2009
4/13/09
8/17/09
10/19/09
11/16/09

2008
3/10/08
4/21/08
5/19/08
9/15/08
10/20/08
11/17/08
12/15/08

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.

Down Valley Park Use Policies
Down Valley Park Priority Use and Fee Structure
DVP License Agreement

Reservation Forms in .pdf format to print and hand write.
Down Valley Park Field and Picnic Area Reservation Request form for Print
Down Valley Park Conservation Easement Request Form for Print

Reservation Forms in Word format to download, fill out and email (see instruction below)
Electronic Down Valley Park Field and Picnic Area Reservation Request Form
Electronic Down Valley Park Conservation Easement Request Form

Instructions for Electronic Fillable Forms:

1. Click to download the specific request form (Electronic Field and Picnic Area or Electronic Conservation Easement Form- found above).
2. Open the form in Microsoft Word (version 97 up to 2013) Please note if using Word 2010 or 2013 go to File- Info- Enable Editing to begin inputting information.
3. Fill out the grey boxes with your information.
4. Verify you have typed your name and date on page 1- forms without this signature will not be accepted.
5. Save the document on your computer.
   
6. Open your email program, attach the completed form and email to richh@sanmiguelcounty.org

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.

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.

 

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

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.

Ice Climbing 2013 Bridal Veil Guide Application and Permit Form
Climbing Area Map
Rules

In addition to managing the Down Valley Park and the Placerville Park, the Open Space and Recreation Department also maintains several County trails.

1. Whiskey Charlie 62 Trail: The lower part of the trail follows the historic Rio Grande Southern railroad grade along Highway 62. The upper part of the Whiskey Charlie 62 Trail is single track. The lower trailhead can be accessed approximately 1/4 mile up County Road X48 (Brown Ranch Road). The upper trailhead can be accessed approximately 1/4 mile up County Road 60X (opposite side of Highway 62 from the old Ski Dallas).
2. Bilk Creek Climbing Wall Trail: This switch back trail was built for climbers to access the anchor bolts at the top of the Bilk Creek Climbing Wall. The Bilk Creek trail that continues up the valley is private property on either side of the trail and is not maintained by the County.
3. Keystone Gorge Loop Trail: This 1.5 mile loop is located off the Galloping Goose trail system between Lawson Hill and Two Rivers. The conservation easement for this trail was dedicated to San Miguel County from The Nature Conservancy in 2009. The Keystone Gorge Trail follows the San Miguel River through the gorge and is connected by two newly built bridges. The lower suspension bridge is an impressively engineered structure that you need to see for yourself. This is a single track hiking trail only.
   Map
4. Galloping Goose Trail at Vance Junction: This section of the Galloping Goose Trail is located off the Ilium Road and follows the south fork of the San Miguel River from the Ilium Church Camp to the bridge approximately .9 miles upstream. This trail section is on the historic Rio Grande Southern railroad grade.
5. Legacy Trail: This trail is located between the Town of Telluride and the Idarado Mine in the east end of the Telluride valley. This improved trail is a great area to walk your dog, hike or bike. Interpretive signs have been installed along the trail to tell the story of mining history in the area. The trail terminates just before the Idarado Mine where the paved road turns to dirt and continues up to Bridal Veil Falls.

An Adopt A Trail Program has been developed for groups and organizations that wish to volunteer for light trail maintenance and perform a valuable community service.

ALDASORO RECREATIONAL EASEMENT INFORMATION

San Miguel County’s Open Space and Recreation Program has secured a recreational easement for non-motorized cycling as follows:

In the Aldasoro Ranch Subdivision, the public is authorized to use each of the private roads in the subdivision for road bikes and a certain designated public single track trail accessible via a signed trailhead located off of Last Dollar Road.

In the Sunnyside Ranch Subdivision, the public is authorized to use the portion of private Aldasoro Road that crosses over the subdivision for road bikes.  The public does not have the right to use any of the other private Sunnyside Ranch Subdivision roads located within the gated and fenced portion of the subdivision.  Nor is the public authorized to use any trails located within the Sunnyside Ranch Subdivision, including Rudy Trail.

Please respect private property. Stay on main roads and designated trails.

Map of Aldasoro roads included in the recreational easement

County receives Colorado Lottery Starburst Award for Lawson Hill Underpass project

Mission 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, George Greenbank, and John Wontrobski

Meeting Agenda
The Historical Commission meets bimonthly.

Interpretative Signage along the historic Rio Grande Southern RR
Powerpoint

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.

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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.

The County Historic Register lists the historic landmarks and districts officially designated by the County Commissioners for their historical, cultural and architectural significance.

County Historic Register List

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.

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.