The New Community Coalition was formed in 2007 to implement sustainability efforts in San Miguel county. The organization is funded by the Town of Telluride, Town of Mountain Village, San Miguel County, the Telluride Foundation, and San Miguel Power Association.

TNCC coordinates and manages efforts that contribute to balanced regional sustainability. These efforts encompass the three tenants of sustainability: Natural Resources and Ecology, Society and Culture, and Local Economy. In addition to the role of coordinating entity, the annual work plan will emphasize energy conservation (including enhanced green building standards), renewable energy, food security, waste reduction, environmentally responsible waste disposal and recycling programs, and relocalization efforts. Five working groups have been developed to address these issues, and are comprised of TNCC staff and community members.

TNCC Action Plan

Our Staff

Kris Holstrom, Sustainability Coordinator and Executive Director

Colleen Trout, Administrator

Eliza Keating, Green Building Director

Kim Wheels, Energy Specialist, Green Building Director

Our Board
The non-profit board consists of representatives from each government and several at-large seats currently filled by the president of our local power cooperative, a solar energy contractor, a building contractor and a former oil executive/current cattle rancher. We have requested that a representative from the ski area be appointed as well.

The New Community Coalition

Mailing Address: P.O. Box 1625

Physical Address: Wintercrown Building, 100 W Colorado Ave ,# 231 (Above Las Montanas)

Telluride, CO 81435
970-728-1340

General Inquiries: newcommunitycoalition@gmail.com

Energy related inquiries: energy.tncc@gmail.com

Green Building related inquiries: greenbldg.tncc@gmail.com