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San Miguel Sheriff

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San Miguel Sheriff

@SheriffAlert

This is the official page of the The San Miguel Sheriff’s Office. This page is not monitored. If you have an emergency, please call 911.

Telluride, Colorado

Joined February 2014

San Miguel Sheriff
@SheriffAlert
Jan 27, 2020
Large boulder the size of a small boulder is completely blocking east-bound lane Highway 145 mm78 at Silverpick Rd. Please use caution and watch for emergency vehicles in the area.
San Miguel Sheriff
@SheriffAlert
Feb 5, 2021
A large boulder the size of a large boulder is blocking the southbound lane Hwy 145 mm28 in Stoner Creek area of Montezuma County. Expect delays. #largeboulder
San Miguel Sheriff
@SheriffAlert
Jan 27, 2024
How is it that four years later, thousands of you are celebrating the anniversary of our "large boulder" Tweet?
San Miguel Sheriff
@SheriffAlert
Jan 27, 2020
Large boulder the size of a small boulder is completely blocking east-bound lane Highway 145 mm78 at Silverpick Rd. Please use caution and watch for emergency vehicles in the area.
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San Miguel Sheriff
@SheriffAlert
Jul 26, 2025
Not kidding- there’s a large boulder the size of a small CAR in the center of Highway 145 mm 75.5. Deputies on scene directing alternating lanes of traffic. CDOT in route.
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San Miguel Sheriff
@SheriffAlert
Jan 27, 2025
The “Large boulder the size of a Small boulder" is celebrating its 5-year anniversary today with our Sheriff’s Office. We thank the boulder for its service entertaining 77 million who've viewed our post in the Twitterverse. Pictured: Tweet author PIO Susan Lilly with The Boulder.
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San Miguel Sheriff
@SheriffAlert
Jan 27, 2020
The boulder that fell onto Highway 145 at Silverpick Rd outside Telluride was approximately 4ftx4ftx4ft (64 cubic ft) and weighed about 10,000lbs. No injuries or vehicle damage. Eastbound lane blocked for about 30 mins until a snow plow was able to move the boulder off highway.
San Miguel Sheriff
@SheriffAlert
Jan 26, 2021
A year ago our “large boulder the size of a small boulder” Tweet rocked Twitter. We’ve all since had heavier challenges to deal with, and we hope you all are staying safe. BTW, the Sheriff pardoned our PIO @susanlilly, the author of the Tweet. #largeboulder #biggiesmalls
San Miguel Sheriff
@SheriffAlert
Jan 27, 2020
Large boulder the size of a small boulder is completely blocking east-bound lane Highway 145 mm78 at Silverpick Rd. Please use caution and watch for emergency vehicles in the area.
San Miguel Sheriff
@SheriffAlert
Jan 29, 2020
We are pleased that our little Tweet has provided large entertainment. And for those of you who have asked ...
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San Miguel Sheriff
@SheriffAlert
Aug 15, 2023
Replying to @SheriffAlert
Some people have it together and know what they're doing, but some who venture up there are complete ass clowns. We may not be able to reach you if you have an emergency up there, so be prepared to abandon your vehicle, be stranded, or be seriously injured and inconvenienced.”
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San Miguel Sheriff
@SheriffAlert
Aug 15, 2023
It is your responsibility to know before venturing into the backcountry, whether hiking a trail, or driving on a pass, if the area is open and can be traveled safely. Black Bear Pass is dangerous, and you need experience and the right vehicle to navigate it safely. (2/3)
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San Miguel Sheriff
@SheriffAlert
Jun 18, 2021
Ophir Pass is CLOSED due to a delivery truck that is stuck and completely blocking traffic. Tow services in route. Unknown length of closure, avoid the area.
San Miguel Sheriff
@SheriffAlert
Jan 4, 2025
A large boulder about the size of a riding mower is blocking one lane of traffic on Hwy 145 mm 87 near Specie Creek, about 9 miles South of the bottom of Norwood hill. Alternating lanes of traffic operating for an estimated hour. CDOT in route. Expect delays.
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San Miguel Sheriff
@SheriffAlert
Aug 15, 2023
It is believed people drove up Black Bear Pass & dug out deep snow to be able to drive the pass. They posted on social media that the pass was unofficially open. Officially, Black Bear Pass is closed. Mitigation needs to be done including clearing rocks that can cause rockslides.
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San Miguel Sheriff
@SheriffAlert
Oct 14, 2020
Decker has been found! Family & friends were up in the Black Bear area this afternoon & told Deputies they heard him barking and howling. Deputies & a SAR team headed up, located the puppy in steep terrain & safely escorted him back to safety. He appears to be uninjured.