Spring is the busiest time of year at my job, so when everyone else in Telluride flies off to the beach in Mexico or Hawaii, I get to stay here and wallow in self-pity. This year seemed especially bad, with the bipolar weather alternating between...
April 18 to 25, 2013 Visible Planets: Morning: Mercury, Saturn Evening: Jupiter The all-powerful Sun and warrior Mars move in to calm, steady Taurus this week to join the mythological goddess of love and beauty - sweet, seductive Venus – and in so doing, the...
[caption id="attachment_29839" align="alignright" width="204"] Global Climate Model[/caption] I routinely hear the public at large interchange the terms "weather" and "climate" when discussing topics related to Earth’s atmosphere. Alas, this fundamental misinterpretation leads to a plethora of false ideas about climate change modeling. In simple terms, weather is...
Editor's note: This year marks Mountainfilm's 35th festival and the event is stronger than ever. Those running the show feel Mountainfilm's vital longevity is thanks to many people: volunteers, staff, audiences and, of course, filmmakers, artists, and guests. Some people who have taken the stage...
[caption id="attachment_10846" align="alignright" width="150"] George Clooney tribute, Telluride Film Festival 2011[/caption] Telluride Film Festival, August 29 – September 2, 2013, presented by National Film Preserve, Ltd., announces its Call for Entries in all categories including student, short and feature length films. Submission period began April 15, 2013. Film...
On April 11, the Denver Art Museum (DAM) announced the receipt of a $1.75 million gift from the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation that will continue the transformation of the museum’s textile art department. A grant of $1.5 million in the form of a challenge to...
Editor’s note: It’s no secret. The Telluride region is dog heaven. Unless you are one of our furry friends who gets caught in the maw of neglect and abuse. Then heaven is on hold until Second Chance Humane Society comes to the rescue. Second Chance...
Editor note: This year marks Mountainfilm's 35th festival and the event is still be going strong. Festival heads feel its longevity is due to stellar people involved: volunteers, staff, audiences and, of course, many filmmakers, artists and guests. Some people who have taken the stage...
[caption id="attachment_29745" align="alignright" width="300"] Western State Colorado University Hoop House[/caption] Last week, I talked about the start of the Gunnison Valley Farm to Table conference held last Tuesday at Western State Colorado University. I am happy to report at the end of the day the conference...
Editor’s note: Dr. Paul Hokemeyer is a nationally recognized expert on Eastern philosophies, relationships, and emotional healing. A Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, he holds a PhD in psychology, as well as a doctorate in the law. A part-time Telluride resident, Dr. Hokemeyer is based...
