Amy Peters

Contributor at Telluride Daily Planet

Featured in: Favicon

telluridenews.com Favicon

abc6.com

montrosepress.com Favicon

leadvilleherald.com Favicon

wiley.com

antigojournal.com Favicon

onlinelibrary.wiley.com

Articles

Telluride Yoga Festival embraces transformation and celebration

1 week ago | telluridenews.com | Amy Peters

The 17th annual Telluride Yoga Festival (TYF) returns Thursday, June 26 through Sunday, June 29, for four days of immersive inspiration, movement, wellness and connection. With 40 presenters supporting this year’s theme “Art of Living,” the schedule offers 100 sessions in yoga, meditation, hiking and stand-up paddleboard (SUP) yoga, as well as wellness workshops and community gatherings across the Mountain Village campus.
Local farmers markets are open for summer

2 weeks ago | telluridenews.com | Amy Peters

Since 2002, the vendors at the Telluride Farmers Market (TFM) have sold organic food and crafts produced within 100 miles of Telluride to area residents and visitors. In its third week of operation, TFM runs every Friday through Oct. 10 on South Oak Street from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Having launched its 15th season this past Wednesday, Market on the Plaza (MOTP) in the Mountain Village (MV) happens Wednesdays from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Heritage Plaza through Sept. 10.
'It takes a village to raise a concert series'

3 weeks ago | telluridenews.com | Amy Peters

Presented by the Telluride Mountain Village Owners Association (TMVOA) for the past 25 years, the Sunset Concert Series is back this summer showcasing 11 shows, from June 11-August 27 at a new, smaller venue – the Conference Center Plaza (CCP) in Mountain Village (MV).
Regional summer tourism numbers are even with last year

1 month ago | telluridenews.com | Amy Peters

Coming off a flat winter season, regional tourism officials are cautiously optimistic about the upcoming summer season as Montrose (MTJ) and Telluride (TEX) regional airports prepare to accommodate passengers. While during winter months MTJ offers 14 nonstop flights from 12 major hubs, MTJ offers just eight nonstop flights this summer from six major hubs. “The goal for nearly all winter routes is to develop them into summer service as well,” said CEO of Colorado Flight Alliance Matt Skinner.
TSSC sees 'best competitive season to date'

1 month ago | telluridenews.com | Amy Peters

As a small, grassroots development program, it’s remarkable that Telluride Ski and Snowboard Club (TSSC) saw 10 freestyle athletes compete at Junior Nationals — the most ever — with four of those qualifying for US Nationals. Three alpine athletes competed at Junior (U-18) Nationals — also the most ever — while three big mountain athletes competed at the Junior Freeride Championships. “This is our best competitive season to date,” said TSSC Executive Director Justin Chandler.
TEF cooks up new 'Supper Club' fundraiser

1 month ago | telluridenews.com | Amy Peters

The Telluride Education Foundation (TEF) is a nonprofit, all-volunteer organization that raises money to support the Telluride R-1 School District. Since the beginning of the school year, TEF has been cooking up a new spring fundraiser called the School Supper Club, where at least 16 restaurants will offer discounts and specials from Wednesday, May 28 through Saturday, May 31. Proceeds benefit TEF and its initiatives.
Bruin Waste pilot composting program 'exceeds expectations'

1 month ago | telluridenews.com | Amy Peters

Local environmentalists report that half of all waste deposited in regional landfills is compostable. When organic materials mix with landfills, they emit greenhouse gases. Instead of creating pollution, composting generates valuable soil enrichment.
Saving local land, one sale at a time: Pete Johnson is helping landowners secure deals that prioritize conservation

2 months ago | montrosepress.com | Amy Peters

Nobody’s making more land, so it’s significant when landowners willingly protect and share it. Having established Hermitage Land Company in Telluride nearly 30 years ago, local Pete Johnson is committed to finding solutions for large landowners to retain, protect and conserve their properties. Like many Telluride locals, Johnson was visiting family here in 1988 and decided to stay. He and his wife, DiDi, bought a home in the Ski Ranches where they raised three children.
Saving local land, one sale at a time

2 months ago | telluridenews.com | Amy Peters

Nobody’s making more land, so it’s significant when landowners willingly protect and share it. Having established Hermitage Land Company in Telluride nearly 30 years ago, local Pete Johnson is committed to finding solutions for large landowners to retain, protect and conserve their properties. Like many Telluride locals, Johnson was visiting family here in 1988 and decided to stay. He and his wife, DiDi, bought a home in the Ski Ranches where they raised three children.
REGIONAL: Former Telluride residents open primate rescue center

2 months ago | montrosepress.com | Amy Peters

Earth Day, this Tuesday, April 25, honors the world’s flora and fauna, a cause that former Telluride residents Cari and Ryan Mackey have embraced at Morrillo Beach Eco Resort — which they have owned and operated along the shores of the Azuero Peninsula of Panama since 2018.