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The Telluride Foundation The Telluride Foundation exists to promote philanthropy and create a stronger Telluride community. We support all charitable organizations, offer donors easy and effective ways to give, and build resources to meet future charitable needs in the region. Through the stewardship of our board of directors, we provide grants and services to the community in support of arts, education, athletics and all charitable causes.
Telluride Ski and Snowboard Club The Telluride Ski and Snowboard Club (TSSC) is a non-profit corporation incorporated under the laws of the State of Colorado and holds 501 (c)(3) charitable tax exemption status. The TSSC provides regional youths, 6 to 18 years old, competitive skiing and snowboarding programs. TSSC is the largest youth organization, in both size and duration of programs, in the southwestern Colorado region. Over 40% of eligible students who are enrolled in Telluride Public School District R1 participate in TSSC programs.
Telluride House Telluride House is a vibrant democratic community which provides a stimulating intellectual environment. House members have diverse backgrounds and interests, and range from freshmen to PhD students. In addition, we also have several faculty fellows residing in the house. All house members are on a full room and board scholarship. The house has an amazing chef. The Telluride community offers a truly unparalleled opportunity for your personal growth and development, and we hope you consider joining our community
Telluride Council for the Arts and Humanities The Telluride Council for the Arts and Humanities, Telluride's oldest arts agency (established since 1971), is well-known for its successful grants-making activities, running the Stronghouse Studios Artists Cooperative, and running the Art Walk on the first Thursday of every month.
Telluride AIDS Benefit The Telluride AIDS Benefit ("TAB") is a non-profit grass-roots organization committed to raising awareness in our local communities about the global pandemic of HIV/AIDS. The primary purpose of TAB is to generate financial support for HIV education programs and for client care in Western Colorado via the Western Colorado AIDS Project. TAB also provides funds to the Immunodeficiency Program at Denver Children's Hospital, Brother Jeff's Health Initiative and to the Telluride Project in Manzini, Swaziland. TAB sponsors local education workshops including peer training on HIV/AIDS, STDs, discrimination and safe sex practices for Middle/High School students.
Telluride Adaptive Sports Program TASP enriches the lives of people with disabilities by providing educational and recreational opportunities that develop life skills and encourage personal growth! TASP Mission The Telluride Adaptive Sports Program is a non-profit organization dedicated to enriching the lives of people with disabilities by providing educational and recreational opportunities that develop life skills, encourage personal growth, and promote independence. TASP offers adaptive skiing, rafting, kayaking, cycling clinics and other activities that allow students to participate on an equal level with their family and friends in a safe, fun, outdoor environment. These challenging activities catalyze our students’ ability to become more active, productive members of their communities. About TASP TASP’s main activities include the adaptive ski program operating daily during the winter at the Telluride Ski Area and a mix of focused summer sports programs. We also conduct clinics and special events including the Expand Your Horizons! Ski Camp-for advanced skiers with disabilities, cycling clinics, Nordic and snowshoe clinics and more. TASP also provides volunteer opportunities, training for staff and volunteers, scholarships for students needing financial assistance and adaptive equipment. This past winter, we initiated a Wounded Warriors project for Troops injured in Iraq and Afghanistan. We plan to expand this project and host three weeklong events for active duty servicemen/women and Vets with disabilities this winter and next summer. Through these activities, our participants develop increased physical awareness, balance and strength as well as an incredible sense of accomplishment. TASP has been growing strategically and methodically, serving an increasing number of students and incrementally expanding activities and resources.
Telluride Academy Located in the San Juan wilderness, Telluride Academy, a non-profit organization, provides children and teens with enriching, experiential programs that span the globe. We help to for a reliable inner compass within each camper that guides compassion and creative learning, responsible choices and environmental stewardship.
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  • Dispensaries could face closure under new law
    On Wednesday former contractor Don LaPorte, owner of New World Alternative Healthcare, LCC, sent off two pounds of paperwork to Colorado?s newly formed Medical Marijuana Enforcement Division in a bid to license his dispensary located on the corner of Alder Street and Colorado Avenue.
  • Town approves small-scale festival for Phish dates
    In a little over a week, Telluride is expecting some 9,000 music fans to arrive for the two-night run of Phish shows in Town Park.
  • In Bennet V. Romanoff, a difference of ?money in thy purse?
    One of them still owns his house. Another doesn?t. And that may be the fundamental difference in candidates for U.S. Senate Andrew Romanoff and Michael Bennet: One of them has a lot of money, and the other doesn?t.
  • Feds removing toxic wastes in Montrose
    MONTROSE ? The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is removing thousands of gallons of toxic chemicals from the now-defunct Elizabeth Mining and Development Inc. in Montrose.
  • Udall bill could boost recreation, job opportunities at ski areas
    Legislation working its way through Congress could increase summer activities at ski areas around the nation by revising a 1986 law that governs ski area use of public lands.
  • Soggy afternoons expected through the weekend
    It?s officially monsoon season. This week?s heavy afternoon rainstorms are expected to continue through the weekend and the beginning of next week.
  • 2010 Music on Main event cancelled
    Associate Editor The 2010 Music on Main event found itself up against a host of unforeseen factors, leading organizers to cancel the street-dance style music event, which was originally scheduled for this Friday.
  • Rocky road
    Colorado Department of Transportation crews clear mudslide debris off Highway 145 down valley below Keystone Hill on Tuesday. Heavy rains triggered a number of mudslides Monday and Tuesday, delaying traffic and even closing the road near Norwood Hill for an hour and a half on Tuesday. San Miguel County Sheriff Bill Masters said 40-foot-tall trees and boulders the size of small vehicles were cleared from the road. Masters urged commuters to sign up for the county?s Wireless Emergency Network System (WENS) which sends text message alerts of road closures or severe weather, at sanmiguelsheriff.com. [Photo by Kevin Ludwig]
  • Search and Rescue removes hikers; one killed by rockfall
    A man clung to life for an hour Monday after he?d been caught in a torrent of rockfall at about 14,000 feet, but succumbed to his injuries before help could arrive.
  • Mountain Village looks to the option of micro-hydro power
    Telluride and Mountain Village have a shared commitment that by 2020 greenhouse gas emissions will be reduced by 20 percent. With every goal, there is a starting point. First, the idea was solar-power installations on Mountain Village facilities, but a feasibility study proved solar to be cost prohibitive. So, it was back to the drawing board, and micro-hydro is the latest idea in the Village.
Telluride News, Articles, Travel, Weather, & Tidbits
  • Telluride, Colorado Weather :: 62F Light rain with thunder
    62F Light rain with thunder
  • Forecast for Today
    Partly sunny with scattered showers and thunderstorms in the morning. Then cloudy with numerous showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Some thunderstorms may produce heavy rainfall in the afternoon. Highs in the 70s. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation 60 percent.
  • Forecast for Tonight
    Cloudy. Showers and thunderstorms likely in the evening. Then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after midnight. Some thunderstorms may produce heavy rainfall in the evening. Lows in the 40s. Chance of precipitation 60 percent.

 
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