The Cemetery is located in a harsh mountain environment at an elevation of over 8800 feet and is maintained from May through October, conditions permitting. The Cemetery caretaker will strive to have grass and irrigation in all of the usable portions of the grounds and maintain the grounds in the best possible manner as conditions allow. In a February, 1991 recorded letter to the Cemetery Board, the Town of Telluride pledged to contribute water for irrigation and other operations of the Lone Tree Cemetery at no charge, provided that during times of low water yield or water shortages, which may cause the Town to prioritize water for domestic use over irrigation needs, the Cemetery will be asked to restrict or cease irrigation. Grass will be planted on graves when proper settling has occurred. Maintenance activities may include cutting grass, re-grading graves and lots, caring for trees and trash collection. There is no winter maintenance of the Lone Tree Cemetery.

The Lone Tree Cemetery is a National Historic Landmark located in Telluride, Colorado. Colorado’s highly restrictive state funding measures limit funding for this historic landmark.

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