June 2015

Contributor Bill Mason returns after an extended absence with his column about issues that impact the health of the Big Blue Marble we live on. Below Earth Matters asks: What’s the beef with the Trans-Pacific Partnership and U.S. food safety? Standing on his political soapbox in front...

  “If you hold my hand we’ll chase your dream across the sky/For we can fly, we can fly” (Fifth Dimension’s “Up, Up and Away,” 1967) Icarus tried it, but he got too close to the sun and crashed. Peter Procopio has had lots more success flying.  "When I lived...

Ouray high school senior Julia Vann named Neil Armstrong Scholarship Recipient [caption id="attachment_51191" align="aligncenter" width="600"] Julia Vann[/caption] The end of the school year highlights a generous number of scholarships awarded by the Telluride Foundation to Telluride, Norwood, Nucla and Ouray high school students. Scholarships this year included a...

The Second Chance Pet Column has recently been sharing different aspects of its Enrichment Program because the initiative is unique and progressive within the animal welfare industry and because its components apply to anyone dealing with their own pet’s behavioral challenges. Read on to learn more. My name is...

What: The Sheridan Arts Foundation presents a night of  New Orleans Jazz with the Preservation Hall Jazz Band When: Tuesday, June 9, 2015, 8:30 p.m. (doors at 8 p.m.) Where: Sheridan Opera House, 110 North Oak Street, Telluride, Colo. Ticket Info: Tickets are $35 general admission floor ($40 day...

Mountain Village hosts regional educational noxious weeds seminar, launching community weed control rebate program. Event takes place Friday, June 5. Controlling noxious weeds in the alpine environment of San Miguel County takes the entire community’s support and due diligence. To educate the populace on this issue,...

The "Wild Boar" will be at the Telluride Gallery of Fine Art. “To me, the boar represents our completely grounded, muscular, tough personality manifestation. Great for being a successful hard-charger in life,” says artist Robert Weatherford. [caption id="attachment_51094" align="aligncenter" width="511"] "Wild Boar," Robert Weatherford[/caption] Robert’s other paintings, a new...

On its home page, Telluride WOW describes itself as a festival for EVERYONE,“ an event with a passion to change peoples’ lives through  health and fitness – to inspire, motivate and educate.”  [caption id="attachment_50900" align="aligncenter" width="277"] Bill Fabrocini in action[/caption] The workout weekend is designed to meet...