Courts Block Election Mailer in Colorado
At the suggestion of an activist friend, we curated the following important story by Elise Viebeck written for The Washington Post. Title: “Federal judge temporarily blocks P
Beyond Telluride
Furci’s Fungi Foundation Goes Global!
Telluride, Colorado is the epicenter for the largest wild mushroom happening in North America. And at the epicenter of that epicenter known as the Telluride Mushroom Festival is Gu
Poet’s Corner: Rosemerry on RBG
In the Age of Corona, the virus tends to overwhelm the squash, including that of Telluride’s Word Woman Rosemerry Trommer. But today devastation shape shifts. Today Rosemerry fo
UC Health: Coronavirus Mutations Not (Necessarily) Cause for Alarm
We curated this excellent article by Ted Neff from UCHealth Today. The subject: Coronavirus mutations not (necessarily) cause for alarm. “Recent mutation, one of many, may i
Several West Coast Cities Have the World’s Worst Air
We curated this story from EcoWatch. Something to think about as Telluride locals hike under Colorado blue skies. The wildfires raging across the West Coast have made the air quali
Do’s & Don’ts of Wearing a Face Mask at Restaurants During Covid
Placing your mask on the table while dining out during the coronavirus pandemic? Think again. We curated the following story by Patrice J. Williams from the Huff Post. COVID-19 has
Telluride Venture Accelerator: Virtual Workshop, Program Update!
The Telluride Foundation’s Telluride Venture Accelerator and Colorado University, Boulder host third annual “StartUp to ScaleUp” event. The virtual workshop planned to gr
Dr. Fauci: “Diseases from Animals “Perpetual Challenge”
Dr. Anthony Fauci explains that 75% of emerging human disease originates in an animal host. See a portion of Dr. Fauci video’s presentation here. Reinforcing Fauci, is this artic
UCHealth: Coronavirus Vaccines 101: What you need to know!
“Coronavirus vaccines 101: What you need to know.” We curated the article by Ted Neff from UCHealth Today. UCHealth is hosting a major clinical trial: the trial of Mode
Anthropologist Wade Davis on “The Unraveling of America”
Published in 1922, Oswald Spengler’s “The Decline of the West” thoroughly probed the origin and “fate” of our civilization, dubbing the eccentric auth
Governor Polis Extends Statewide Mask Order
Click here to view Governor’s Executive Order. Colorado Governor Jared Polis extended the statewide mask mandate through September 13. The Executive Order requires face cover
Why Some People Refuse to Wear Masks
We see them everyday, endangering others (and themselves), walking around town, shopping in our stores, eating in our restaurants, biking at high speeds. They are the People Who Re
Jewel: Mental Health During the Pandemic & Beyond
Vinny Gambini: “I fit in better than you. At least I’m wearing cowboy boots.” Mona Lisa Vito: “Oh yeah, you blend.” The line is from the 1992 classic,
“Starting at Zero: Reimagining Education in America,” Virtual, 8/10 & 8/12!
Telluride local Elliot Steinberg is director of the Saul Zaentz Charitable Foundation, which produced the documentary titled “Starting at Zero: Reimagining Education in Ameri
President ?: Allan Lichtmann Predicts 2020 Outcome!
We curated the following video by Nayeema Raza and Kristopher Knight of The New York Times. The title of the story: “He Predicted Trump’s Win in 2016. Now He’s Ready to C
The Atlantic: “A Vaccine Reality Check”
We curated this recently published, just-the-facts-ma’am, (ergo sobering), article titled “A Vaccine Reality Check” written by Sarah Zhang for The Atlantic. Subti
Moderna Covid-19 Vaccine Trial to Launch at UCHealth
The phase 3 trial of Moderna’s mRNA vaccine candidate for COVID-19 will enroll 1,000 at University of Colorado Hospital, 30,000 nationwide. We curated this article by Ted Neff fr
1st Trials of Moderna’s Covid-19 Vaccine Positive
We curated this piece by Olivia Rosane from EcoWatch to, um, inject a positive note into your upcoming week. Results from the Phase 1 trial of Cambridge, Massachusetts biotech firm
Jeff Price in the Age of Corona: “Inherit the Wind”
Jeff Price is a screenwriter best known for “Who Framed Roger Rabbit,” “Doc Hollywood,” “How the Grinch Stole Christmas,” “Shrek III.” He also directed and co-wrote
Governor Polis Issues Statewide Face Mask Order
For up-to-date coronavirus information visit here. Colorado Governor Jared Polis issued a statewide face mask order that will go into effect at 12 a.m. on Friday, July 17. The Exec
State Announces “Protect Our Neighbors”; County Does Not Qualify!
As state announces “Protect Our Neighbors,” San Miguel County launches updated dashboard and moves to semi-weekly caseload updates. For up-to-date coronavirus informati
Fourth of July in Telluride: Overview Then – Not Now in the Age of Corona!
The original resolution calling for the Continental Congress to declare the United States free from British rule was introduced by Richard Henry Lee of Virginia on June 7, 1776. Th
Telluride Fire Festival: Awarded CO. Cares Act Grant!
Colorado Creative Industries (CCI) recently announced the names of the recipients of a new grant created this year to address challenges caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. The Tellur
Trust for Community Housing: New Innovative Rental Program!
Learn more about this innovative rental program through the Trust for Community Housing’s website (trustforcommunityhousing.org). Interested property owners and potential ren