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US 550 north of Durango to be closed Saturday, May 25, for Iron Horse bike race
GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (KJCT) - The Colorado Department of Transportation will close US Highway 550 to vehicle travel on Saturday, May 25th between Purgatory Ski Resort and Silverton. The closure will be put in place to accommodate to the annual Iron Horse Bicycle Classic which is a premier bicycle event...
For the safety of pets, people and property
We love being in the small and supportive community of Ridgway, Colorado. In addition to sheltering, feeding, finding homes for, and loving our pets, Second Chance Humane Society must ensure everyone is safe. The security of our pets, people, and property is our responsibility. We’ve had several threats to our...
Six area graduates earn Chang Chavkin scholarships
The mission of the Chang Chavkin Scholars Program (CC), which operates under the umbrella of the Telluride Foundation, is to support high achieving, first-generation college students from rural areas with funding, resources, and guidance to graduate from a four-year college. Culled from nine regional high schools, students are selected for the program during their junior year, each receiving up to $15,000 per year for four years toward the cost of attending an accredited U.S. college or university.
New film festival highlights free flight sports
The world of free flight will be celebrated at Telluride’s newest film festival later this month. Free flight is a catch-all term to describe the closely related sports of paragliding, hang gliding and human-powered flight. The first Telluride Free Flight Film Festival is scheduled from 6-9 p.m. on Friday,...
Musicians today, 'names' tomorrow
Take a look back at the artists who’ve performed at the annual Ridgway Concert Series, and what do you see?. Plenty of stellar musicians: Peter Rowan, Billy Strings, Samantha Fish and Lukas Nelson, to name just four, are among this elite group. Don’t expect to hear any of them...
Irrigation predictions change drastically
If you’ve been considering planting drought-hardy plants, this may be the year to do it. This past week, irrigation predictions for the summer changed drastically, surprising landowners and water watchers. What looked like a good amount of water stored in the snowpack disappeared over a week. After flying over...
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.
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...
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...
46th Mountainfilm organizers curate a festival inclusive for all
It may seem like a “niche” festival, but Mountainfilm is one of the more broadly focused festivals in Telluride, and for the 46th annual kicking off this Memorial Day weekend, it’s more inclusive than ever. The festival opens with a pair of free public events on Thursday...
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...
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.
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