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Telluride and Mountain Village town managers will resign
The town managers for both the Town of Telluride and Town of Mountain Village announced their forthcoming resignations last week. Telluride Town Manager Scott Robson was appointed to the position in April 2022. He was previously the town manager in Vail, where he oversaw more than 300 employees, and was...
Nonprofit helping rural teachers further their education
OURAY, Colo. (KREX) — The Ouray Teacher’s Fund was founded less than two years ago to help keep Ouray school teachers passionate about their work. To refresh their love of what they’re learning about. Their love of what they’re teaching and sharing with students. The winner in this interaction really is the student who has a teacher who’s deeply engaged in the learning process, therefore modeling deep engagement with the material.
Entrepreneurial chef opens a second restaurant
Chef Eliza Gavin’s new restaurant, LIZ, is hosting its grand opening today, May 15, in Telluride. A longtime entrepreneur in Telluride of the 221 South Oak eatery, Gavin is revolutionizing the local food industry by leveraging technology to offer quick and healthy options for families and visitors. In LIZ...
BLM Public Lands Rule brings balance to public lands management
As Mamas, we are constantly seeking balance, whether it is managing our responsibilities at work and home, finding time for our own interests, budgeting or, quite literally, when we are teaching our children to ride bikes or trek across a log over a stream. Balance keeps things in check and benefits all of us. It […] The post BLM Public Lands Rule brings balance to public lands management appeared first on Colorado Newsline.
Tired of fighting for a parking spot
No one alive today can imagine working the mines or the railroads in the San Juan Mountains, those worlds disappeared too long ago. You can’t even imagine my mother, in 1965, finding herself at Alberto’s Farm—where the airport is now—and thinking this was as close to her native Switzerland as she would ever find in America. She would forever have a dagger of guilt in her heart for being part of the transformation of the area, even though she never came even remotely close to building her dream cabin there.
Youth is served
Life can be difficult for teens, particularly when exams come around. You may imagine libraries as places that increase the pressure — where (as the saying goes) you hit the books. The Wilkinson Public Library is more than books (both literal and downloadable). Its programs act as an escape...
Miners close Windsor’s window
During a 16-8 victory over Glenwood Springs in the CHSAA Class 4A Boys’ Lacrosse State Tournament’s opening round-of-24, Windsor’s Cooper Tindle gave the 21st-seeded Demons hell. Credited with 16 shots taken, the senior attacker put 13 on target and racked up a devastating 11 goals. Telluride’s coaches...
From Rainbow, With Gratitude
In recent weeks, Rainbow Preschool faced some hard news that created painful and scary ripple effects throughout our community. Our organization has been so grateful for the support that Telluride and the surrounding community have shown. We have relied heavily on the Telluride Marshall’s Department, the San Miguel Resource Center, and Tri-County Health for their guidance and support. We are forever grateful for the outpouring of encouragement we continue to receive from families and individuals. On behalf of Rainbow Preschool and Daycare Center – which comprises the Rainbow, Rascals, and Rockies kids’ programs – thank you.
Last-second goal sends No. 4 Battle Mountain boys lacrosse to state semifinals
Tuesday’s 4A lacrosse state quarterfinal in Edwards was worth the price of admission: physical defense, back-and-forth offense, a last-second goal and a historic victory. “Man what an unbelievable game,” Battle Mountain head coach Pat Doherty said after Carter Shonk’s game-winner sent the Huskies to their first-ever boys lacrosse state semifinal. “First and foremost, I have to give all the credit to Telluride for fighting the way they did. What a game.”
Out with the old next weekend
Spring cleaning will soon be underway in San Miguel County. The county’s largest cleanup event, which takes place in Telluride, Mountain Village and Norwood, is May 17-18. Town of Telluride Sustainability and Grant Administrator Darin Graber said the town’s zero waste goal is a priority for its residents.
Women call the shots
Summer movie season is upon us. For Telluride, it’s almost summer festival season, to be kicked off by the wonderful Mountainfilm Festival later this month. On Memorial Day weekend, from May 23-27, the town will be flooded with nature advocates and outdoor adventure film enthusiasts. One place they won’t be gathering? At the one single screen movie theater in town. The Nugget Theatre is closed indefinitely for renovations.
Planning commission discusses amendments to affordable housing provisions
The San Miguel Planning Commission met on Thursday, May 9, to go over amendments to sections 5-1304, 5-1305 and 5-1306 of the Land Use Code (LUC), which involve the affordable housing programs. The provisions address governing initial qualification and ongoing compliance, as well as updates to fines. The LUC provisions...
Head of Historic Preservation Department Jonna Wensel to retire
When Jonna Wensel first came to Telluride, she didn't. Diverted by the August monsoon mudslides of 2016 that closed Highway 145 from above Sawpit to the junction with Highway 62 near Placerville, she drove on to Norwood to spend the night. “I talked myself out of going to the job...
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