Though our summer calendar features back-to-back events, Telluride does not have a lock on the market. It's that time of year when open-air festivals from Bonnaroo to Glastonbury are in full swing. For those old enough to remember – or you saw the video –...
I like to say that the only thing that can rival winter in the Rockies is summer in the Rockies. But, on hot summer days, I also crave refreshing ocean winds, cool water and a sandy beach. This summer, I’ve found two ways to bring...
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Disasters do not just happen, and the physical environment is only one of many factors that causes or exacerbates disasters. Understanding the combination of ecological and sociocultural elements that create vulnerability to risk is key to reducing that vulnerability. Power relations, ideologies, and social constructions...
Editor's note: For those who may not have known the story, we introduced Indian Ridge Farm & Bakery last week with the first recipe from Barclay Daryani, co-owner. You can say "hi" to Barclay and husband Tony every Friday at the Indian Ridge stand at...
There’s a new race this summer in Telluride: The Nate Soules First Annual Memorial Fun Run and Kids Carnival. Organized by Rainbow Preschool’s Board, the race happens this Saturday, June 16, and raises money for Rainbow’s scholarship fund. Twenty-five percent of the funds raised will...
Well almost. We are gearing up. At the last Telluride School Board meeting the addition of a Growing Spaces Growing Dome as a learning lab and contributor to the school food system was given final approval. The pursuit of a greenhouse for the school has been...
A night of fashion and design showcasing local wearable arts The brainchild of jewelry designer Christopher Beaver, Telluride Arts hosts a special evening to unveil new work by a select group of designers at Telluride’s newest and seriously hip art space, Gallery 81435, across the street...
The great outdoors has inspired writers to craft brilliant works of literature, artists to create brilliant masterpieces, and after what I’ve already witnessed this summer, I’d argue, moms and dads to deliver brilliant bits of parenting. A myriad of examples of brilliant parenting have occurred while...
When I joined Telluride's Wilkinson Public Library in 2005, I immediately noticed two opportunities: growing adult programs and offering reading recommendations to a community that loves books. So, I hired a Program Coordinator to focus just on adult programs, then we rallied the staff that...
