January 2021

Martin Luther King (MLK) was a rain-maker, perhaps the rainmaker, at the dawn of our nation’s ongoing – and much challenged of late – initiative to right the wrongs of slavery and promote socio-cultural diversity in America. In 1964, the African American baptist minister won...

San Miguel Public Health announced that the use of face coverings is proving to be nearly as effective as vaccination. CDPHE testing returns. For more information surrounding COVID resources, testing and the concern form, visit here. For more information surrounding the state’s COVID-19 dial, visit here. [caption id="attachment_87160" align="aligncenter" width="441"] Grace Franklin,...

My friend Katherine Stuart writes a wonderful blog,”Best Friend Handbook,” everything from fashion and beauty tips to nutrition and recipes – including recipes for success in life – which she feels are ramped up by practicing gratitude every single day. This week, Katherine offers helpful hints...

Fashion Friday 2.0 brings back a popular TIO fashion blog, first featuring Kristin Holbrook of Telluride’s Two Skirts, now brought to you by nationally renowned fashion and lifestyle blogger Erin Busbee, a Telluride local – and sponsored by Kristin and Two Skirts. What goes around… This week, Erin shares...

Eight things to know about the Covid-19 vaccine. Covid vaccine FAQs. For updates on corona in the Telluride region, go to tellmed.org/coronavirus. And for San Miguel County updates, go here.  Donate to the Telluride Med Center’s Covid-19 Fund here. With the pandemic surging everywhere and a new, interim facility to deal with...

Second Chance Humane Society’s Animal Resource Center and Thrift Shops have been serving San Miguel, Ouray and Montrose Counties for 27 years. Call 626-2273 to report a lost pet, learn about adopting a homeless pet, or about our Emergency Response, Community Medical, Spay/Neuter, Volunteer, or...

San Miguel County reports case numbers return to an alarmingly high level after the holidays following a two-week decline. For more information surrounding COVID resources, testing and the concern form, visit here. For more information surrounding the state’s COVID-19 dial, visit here. [caption id="attachment_87160" align="aligncenter" width="441"] Grace Franklin, County Public Health Director.[/caption] San...

Telluride's Sheridan Arts Foundation' Young People’s Theater begins its 22nd season with the first of  three middle school productions, the holiday classic favorite, "A Christmas Carol." Hitting the Sheridan Opera House stage on Friday, January 15 and Saturday, January 16, 2021, the play was originally...

Telluride's Mountainfilm is honored to announce longtime festival guest, attendee, elite mountaineer and Telluride local Hilaree Nelson as Guest Director for 2021. In the position, Hilaree will be an ambassador for Mountainfilm, have programming input, as well as playing a role in festival events. Go here...

The Telluride Foundation announces Citizens of the Year: San Miguel County Search & Rescue and Ouray County Response Fund Initiators, Lichtenbelt/O’Leary Team, to be honored. Please note: The coronavirus is a shared (and daunting) greater Telluride community experience. The effects on the economy and health are...