wsj.com
Source: wsj.com
- Telluride officials Marti Prohaska and Meehan Fee pitched $127.5 million for 51% of the ski resort to owner Chuck Horning amid a patrol strike.
- Horning initially warmed to the deal but rejected it, sparking resignations from both women.
- Tensions exploded into lawsuits, investigations, and community backlash over blurred lines between private actions and official roles.
Two Telluride-area officials flew to California to offer resort owner Chuck Horning $127.5 million for majority control during a heated ski patrol strike, promising to fix ongoing disputes like water rights and housing. The botched deal led to their resignations and accusations of coercion. It exposes deep rifts between the resort and local towns that have hurt the economy and tourism.