San Miguel County Sheriff's Office
Coverage of San Miguel County Sheriff's Office in the Nexus archive.
- Major mudslides prompt 'extended closure' of Highway 145 in southwest Colorado
Major mudslides have caused an extended closure of Highway 145 in San Miguel County, Colorado, with debris spanning 250 feet and blocking the road completely. CDOT is working to clear the route, while County Road M44 is designated as an alternate one-way route. Recent mudslides in Telluride and Garfield County have also led to additional road closures and significant damage to local buildings.
- Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers take former inmate into custody outside San Miguel County Jail
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers apprehended a man outside San Miguel County Jail after his release. The individual had prior domestic violence charges and a history of deportation. The sheriff stated the incident was isolated and confirmed local law enforcement did not notify or assist ICE, citing Colorado laws restricting cooperation with federal immigration officers.
- Driver crashes off Imogene Pass near Telluride Thursday morning; pass has not yet opened on Telluride side
A 58-year-old driver from Phoenix crashed his SUV on Imogene Pass near Telluride after sliding off an icy road. The San Miguel County side of the pass remains closed due to snow and ice, despite confusion from Ouray County's mistaken signage indicating the entire pass was open. The driver sustained non-life-threatening injuries and was hospitalized.