The Telluride AIDS Benefit continues to wave its “Fight.Fund.Educate” banner on high – and with good reason. With regard to HIV/AIDS prevention and treatment, today’s political environment is, at best, a giant question mark; at worst, toxic. On the scientific front there may be cause for optimism, but to date there is still no definitive cure...
Last week a group of locals saved someone's life. Himay Palmer and Melanie Kent witnessed the man's collapse on Colorado Avenue, and were the first to run to his aid. Valerie Sloan arrived moments later, and having recently taken a CPR course, quickly recognized his situation...
Telluride-based EcoAction Partners announces a State of Colorado Resource Recycling Economic Opportunity Grant for composting equipment for the Town of Ophir. This is the first of several neighborhood composting centers that will make up a Regional Composting Network, an EcoAction Partners program that aims to...
We first met Dr. Haley Perlus at the Telluride WOW Festival. We asked if she would share her pearls with our readers. Haley’s advice tends to apply equally to sports and life in general. This week, Dr. Haley Perlus quotes Will Smith and uses what he says to...
The 23nd annual Chocolate Lovers’ Fling, a fun-raiser for the San Miguel Resource Center and one of the best parties of the winter season in the Telluride region. The bash features chocolate treats by local chefs, a silent auction, music, dancing, and cash prizes for the...
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 Erin Busbee and sponsored by Kristin and Two Skirts. What goes around...
Dear Pet Column, I have never had a dog before and am feeling overwhelmed trying to decide if I am ready for a pet. And then, if I am ready, how to pick the right dog for me. Please help. Doggie Dazed [caption id="attachment_72477" align="aligncenter" width="515"] Pepper[/caption] Dear Dazed, I...
Created by a fiery planetary explosion about 400 billion years ago, the moon has comforted man for thousands of years and played lots of roles from god to compass. What's more, the moon is only cosmic body human beings have ever visited. Tonight, January 31,...
Most of us are aware of the many immunizations required and obtained during childhood, but after the high school years, our awareness of same seems to fall off the radar. While not many, there are several immunizations that are particularly beneficial in adulthood. [caption id="attachment_72329" align="aligncenter" width="400"]...
This summer, the Telluride Ski Resort and The Peaks Resort & Spa plans to host a series of week-long wellness intensives – Live Longer Retreat – to support your (recurring) New Year’s resolution to get healthy and live longer well. The program is led by Dr. Alan Safdi, a world-renowned internist and...
