December 2017

Now that Telski pulled off a great opening day on our  mountain, it is time to invoke Ullr, the God of Snow, and visualize powder. Buy tickets and lessons here to enjoy #1 Ski Resort in North America (according to readers of Conde Nast Traveler.)   The following is a quick,...

Dear Santa Paws, Does anyone ever ask you what you want for Christmas? I imagine the answer is difficult for someone who has access to every gift in the world. But I had a thought of something you would probably really enjoy. It comes wrapped in...

It's not a surprise, but it's cause for celebration. Telluride's Wilkinson Public Library has been named a five-star library once again in Colorado.  Wilkinson Public Library is the only Colorado library and one of only 13 public libraries nationally to receive Library Journal’s Five Star Ranking 10-years in a...

On Saturday, December 9, noon- 4 p.m., the Telluride Historical Museum and Schmid Family (on Wilson Mesa) co-host an “Olde Fashioned Christmas at Schmid Ranch.” Celebrate the season with this FREE Telluride tradition. Find your Christmas tree and enjoy festive crafts, hot cocoa, warm chili, Christmas carols, sleigh...

As part of the Telluride AIDS Benefit's celebration of World AIDS Day on Dec. 1, the local nonprofit has announced that it has partnered with the the Uncompahgre Medical Clinic to offer free, confidential and year-round testing.  Uncompahgre Medical Center (UMC) is now providing the free...

Former Telluride skier, writer and head of Ski School Peter Shelton recently released his seventh book. "Track in the Snow: Stories from a Life on Skis" is a collection of short essays, memories, and reflections on the magic and addictive pleasures of sliding down snow-covered mountains...

The point of it all is to break down the headlines, determine why an issue is important, and reveal the best arguments on each side of the story. Recently Cleo Abram explored the hot button issue of net neutrality. This week she tackles the massive tax bill passed...

With a twice delayed Opening Day on the Telluride Ski Resort and a dry and warm beginning to winter, it's high time for Telluride to do a snow dance. Here's your chance: The Sheridan Arts Foundation and Black Tie Ski Rentals present Teton Gravity Research's...

The Telluride Choral Society’s WinterSing, #24, takes place Friday, December 8, 7 p.m. at Christ Church on Columbia Avenue; the performance on Sunday, December 10, is at 4 p.m., also at Christ Church. Tickets are $20 for adults; $10 for students, available at the door....

The human body has been a muse for artists as long as people have been creating art. Telluride's Ah Haa School for the Arts wants to see how you interpret the body; the school has issued a call to regional artists to submit their work...