Leslie Vreeland

Contributing Editor at Telluride Daily Planet

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When dimming lights saves lives

4 days ago | telluridenews.com | Leslie Vreeland

Bird populations are in sharp decline. A recent study published by Science found that 75% of North American species are decreasing, according to a story in the Denver Post. In March, a “State of the Birds” report by the U.S. North American Bird Conservation Initiative “found a third of all American bird species — 229 — are at what researchers call ‘a tipping point,’” the Post recounted.
REGIONAL: 'Progression, not perfection, is the goal' - New Ridgway business helps female mountain-bike riders ‘to be curious, playful and confident’

4 days ago | montrosepress.com | Leslie Vreeland

A new Ridgway business is focusing not only on building mountain-biking skills for women — but in building a community where female bikers help each other. “There’s nothing quite like seeing the smile on a rider’s face when she rides a section of trail she didn’t think was possible — all to the sounds of encouragement and celebration from other women in the group,” the new business, Singletrack Addict, explains in the “About Us” section of its website.
'Pursuit' of a dream - and a 'thank you' to the community

6 days ago | telluridenews.com | Leslie Vreeland

“Made as a tribute to the Class of 2025,” its promotion reads, “‘Pursuit’ is a send-off for a group of seniors who spent their final year in Telluride chasing snow.”In actuality, it is more than just a send-off for the athletes who star in it, Liam Intemann explained. “I wanted to make a tribute to the Class of 2025,” said the filmmaker/editor/producer (and a member of Telluride High School’s graduating class himself).
'Progression, not perfection, is the goal'

1 week ago | telluridenews.com | Leslie Vreeland

A new Ridgway business is focusing not only on building mountain-biking skills for women — but in building a community where female bikers help each other. “There’s nothing quite like seeing the smile on a rider’s face when she rides a section of trail she didn’t think was possible — all to the sounds of encouragement and celebration from other women in the group,” the new business, Singletrack Addict, explains in the “About Us” section of its website.
A dance spectacle and a plea for help

1 week ago | telluridenews.com | Leslie Vreeland

A total of 400 performers from ages 2.5-18 will descend on the Montrose Pavilion for Weehawken Dance’s popular spring production beginning on Wednesday. “The Wizard of Oz,” choreographed by Natasha Pyeatte, will journey down the Yellow Brick Road via “a dazzling blend of dance styles,” from tap to jazz to ballet, hip-hop, lyrical and silks.
'Scrumdiddlyumptious' 'Willy Wonka Jr.' lights up the Sheridan

1 week ago | telluridenews.com | Leslie Vreeland

Will you see a river of chocolate — one of the iconic images of the movie-musical “Willy Wonka” — at the Young People’s Theater performance this weekend? The answer is no. Playwright Tim McDonald, who adapted the “junior” version of the musical for young Broadway actors with lyricist Leslie Bricusse, never intended for theater audiences to witness such a thing, even on a much-more-spacious stage than the Sheridan’s.
May daze: Games, crafts and 'plant parties' at the Wilkinson

2 weeks ago | telluridenews.com | Leslie Vreeland

With its plethora of programs for all ages, the Wilkinson Public Library — as its librarians like to say — has something for everyone. A new surprise within its confines is a library-within-a-library. “We’re excited to announce the launch of our very first Seed Library, beginning May 1,” Jill Wilson, the Wilkinson’s Public Services Manager, said. It is something library employees had long hoped for.
CPW warns: ‘Bears are now active’

2 weeks ago | montrosepress.com | Leslie Vreeland

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Bear break-ins

3 weeks ago | telluridenews.com | Leslie Vreeland

The break-ins took place west of Telluride Thursday night. The victims: the owners of one car and one truck. The perpetrator remains at large. But the encroachments are proof: black bears are back. Meaning it’s time to bear-proof your vehicle, your home and your property, wildlife officials say. “Bears are now active,” said John Livingston, a public information officer for Colorado Parks and Wildlife’s southwest division.
Alpine Bank warns of fresh wave of phishing text scams

3 weeks ago | montrosepress.com | Leslie Vreeland

Alpine Bank is countering a new wave of phishing messages with its own message: Be aware. The bank’s warnings can be found on the top of its webpage, in email messages to customers, on the bank’s blog and even on the radio. kAm“(6 92G6 2 DE2?5:?8 C25:@ 25” 7@C H96? E6IE:?8 D42>D 2C6 @? E96 C:D6[ v=6? y2>>2C@?[ E96 32?<’D AC6D:56?E 2?5 G:46\492:C>2?[ D2:5]k^Amk5:G 4=2DDlQ2FE@>2E:4\25 DF3D4C:36C\@?=JQm k^5:GmkAm“(96? H6 DE2CE E@ D66 E9:D[ H6 CF? :E]”k^AmkAm“(6’C6 ECJ:?8 E@ 86E @?