Local Resources
This directory of local resources will assist you in gathering valuable information about the area.
| Maps | |
Mapquest - maps, driving directions, road trip planner....
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| Local Weather | |
| The Weather Channel - | |
| Weather Underground - | |
| Telluride Lodging & Restaurants | |
| Bear Creek Lodge - | |
| Columbia Lodge - | |
| Cosmopolitan Hotel - | |
| Far Away Ranch - | |
| Franz Klammer Lodge - | |
| Hotel Telluride - | |
| Ice House Lodge - | |
| Mountain Limo - | |
| Resort Quest Colorado - | |
| Restauranteur - An Interactive Dining Guide - | |
| Telluride Airport - | |
| Telluride Colorado Reservations - | |
| Telluride Experience-Management & Events Co. - | |
| Telluride Mountain Lodging - | |
| Telluride Shuttle & Taxi Service - | |
| The Peaks Resort - | |
| Building Energy Efficient | |
| Adobe Builder - Rammed earth, adobe, pressed block and solar design | |
| American Council for an Energy Efficient Economy - Non-profit organization dedicated to advancing energy-efficiency as a means of promoting economic prosperity and environmental protection | |
| American Solar Energy Society - National advocacy organization dedicated to the use of solar energy in buildings | |
| Building Energy Codes - Tools for energy code compliance | |
| Building Science Consortium - Energy efficient design and construction found under "Houses That Work" | |
| Building With Awareness - Addresses aesthetic design in conjunction with sustainable design - a must see is the "Photo Tour" | |
| Canada Housing - Technical resources for cold climates | |
| Dept of Energy - Lots of information, look under "Additional Resources" | |
| Earthship Organization - Passive solar design | |
| Efficient Windows Collaborative - How and why to select high performance, energy efficient windows | |
| Energy & Environmental Building Association - Organization for energy efficient builders - see "Building Info Central" and "Communications" | |
| Environmental Building News - Energy efficient design and construction | |
| EPA's Energy Star - Product information on high performance appliances and lighting | |
| Green Building Alliance - Green Building Alliance of New Mexico | |
| Home Energy Magazine - Technical information from the publication on-line | |
| HUD's Partnership for Advancing Housing Technology - Great resource on technology and building components and systems - look under "Inventory" | |
| Incentive Insulation Database - Database to access local information on incentive programs for energy efficient improvements | |
| Iris Communications - Great sources of publications, products, and news on resource and energy efficiency | |
| National Fenestration Rating Council - Compare windows, doors and skylights | |
| National Renewable Energy Lab - Excellent technical resources on renewal energy systems and energy analysis and building evaluation | |
| New Mexico Solar Energy Assoc. - Solar energy news | |
| Southface Institute - Great resources under "Journal" and "Fact Sheets" | |
| Sustainable Building Industry Council - Resources for building design, product information, training, consumer education | |
| Sustainable Buildings Industry Council - Promotes the use of energy efficient and passive solar building design and construction | |
| The Solar Guide - The Solar Guide and our site offers information about solar energy, solar power uses and wind power | |
| ZIP Code Program for Insulation - Program to help you calculate the amount of insulation needed for your home - includes weather and cost information by region | |
| Financial News | |
| Bloomberg - | |
| Business Week Magazine - | |
| CBS Marketwatch - | |
| CNBC News - | |
| CNN Financial News - | |
| The Motley Fool - | |
| The US Treasury - | |
| The Wall Street Journal - | |
| Fun Sites For Kids | |
| Ben and Jerry's One Sweet Campaign - Ben & Jerry's site to help fight global warming | |
| Comets and Meteors - | |
| Dr. Art's Guide to Planet Earth - Explains how our planet works | |
| NASA - | |
| Snoopy Comics - | |
| Solar Expert - Links on how solar works, space weather, and climatic data | |
| Household Improvements | |
| Controlling Mold (1) - Controlling mold | |
| Controlling Mold (2) - Controlling mold | |
| Lead Paint Safety - Lead Paint Safety Guide | |
| Telluride Events & Activities | |
| Blues & Brews Festival - | |
| Guide Book - | |
| Heli-skiing - | |
| Independent Film Festival - | |
| List of Festivals & Conventions - | |
| Mountain Film Festival - | |
| Mushroom Festival - | |
| Outdoor Gear - | |
| Rock & Ice Climbing - | |
| Sheridan Opera House - | |
| Ski Boot Doctor - | |
| Telluride Blue Grass Festival - | |
| Telluride Dance Academy - | |
| Telluride Film Festival - | |
| Telluride Guide - | |
| Telluride Independent Film Festival - | |
| Telluride Jazz Festival - | |
| Telluride Ski Area - | |
| Telluride Ski Resort - | |
| Telluride Visitors Guide - | |
| The Rico Theatre - | |
| Tickets for Local Events - | |
| Visitors Information - | |
| Ridgway & Ouray County | |
| ANTIQUES - South West Spirit Antiques | |
| AREA HAPPENINGS - Silver Stage Magazine | |
| BED & BREAKFAST - Chipeta Sun Lodge | |
| CHAMBER OF COMMERCE - Ridgway Chamber of Commerce | |
| CUSTOM GUITAR MAKER - Cimarron Guitars | |
| DRAKES RESTAURANT - Fine dining | |
| FLY FISHING GUIDES - Guide Service | |
| GUEST RANCH - San Juan Guest Ranch | |
| ORVIS HOT SPRINGS - Natural Lithium Hot Springs | |
| RAILROAD MUSEUM - The Narrow Gauge History | |
| RANCH LODGING - Elk River Ranch | |
| RIDGWAY MARINA - Ridgway State Park Reserviour Marina | |
| THE WHOLE LIFE NETWORK - Local area events & holistic practioners | |
| TRUE GRIT TRIATHLON - Annual triathlon | |
| Local News | |
| Telluride Daily Planet Newspapeer - | |
| Telluride Newspaper - | |
| Telluride Watch Newspaper - | |
| Local Government | |
| San Miguel County - | |
| San Miguel County GID Department - | |
| San Miguel County Land Use Code - | |
| Town of Telluride - | |
| Schools | |
| Colorado Association of School Boards - | |
| Colorado Association of School Business Officials - | |
| Colorado Association of School Executives - | |
School Information - free school profiles
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| State Dept. of Education - school reports, statistics, demographics.... | |
| Telluride School - | |
| Telluride Local Organizations | |
| Ahhaa School of Arts - | |
| KOTO Radio - Telluride's local public radio station - provides listings of current events & happenings | |
| Telluride Academy - | |
| Telluride Foundation - | |
| Telluride Library - | |
| Telluride Museum - | |
| Telluride Repertory Theatre - | |
| Regional Areas of Interest | |
| Norwood Visitors Guide - | |
| Info on Alternative Energy | |
| BP Statistical Review of World Energy - British Petroleum's data on world energy use and production | |
| Crest - Catalogs of energy links | |
| Environmental News & Energy News - | |
| Geothermal Resources Council - | |
| Interwest Energy - Bringing wind, biomass and other renewable energy to rural Colorado | |
| Minnesotans for an Energy Efficient Economy - | |
| Solar Energy Industries Association - | |
| Solar Power - Solar Power Sales and Installation. | |
| The Alliance to Save Energy - | |
| The American Wind Energy Association - | |
| The California Energy Commission - Vast web site of information | |
| The Center for Renewable Energy and Sustainable Technology - Clearinghouse of renewable energy educational materials | |
| The National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners - | |
| The National Association of State Energy Officials - Links to your state's energy office | |
| The National Wind Coordinating Committee - | |
| The Natural Resources Defense Council - Information on creating your own electricity sources | |
| The Utility Photovoltaic Group - | |
| Mortgage | |
| Fannie Mae (1) - | |
| Fannie Mae Site (2) - | |
| Fanny Mae Site (3) - | |
Mortgage 101 - Mortgage information, interest rates, mortgage calculators, quick-and-easy pre-qualification forms, and much more.
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| Mortgage Information - | |
| The Mortgage Research Center - | |
| Real Estate | |
| Help With Down Payments or Closing Costs - San Miguel Regional Housing Authority - Down Payment and Closing Cost Assistance Progam | |
| Tax Information | |
| Colorado State Treasurer's Office - | |
| First Time Homeowners - | |
| Homeowner Deductions Information - | |
| How to Report Moving Expenses - | |
| Selling Your Home - | |
| Relocation Links | |
| Telluride Real Estate - Yahoo! Real Estate offers a wealth of to help with every aspect of your move | |
| Moving Center - Moving Estimates, Truck Rental, Moving Supplies and Storage | |
National Weather - find weather info anywhere in the US
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| Official City Sites - find area info sites across the world! | |
| US State Departments of Education - see the list of all 50 states | |
| USPS' Movers Guide - help for planning and executing your move | |
| Humor | |
| Comics.com - | |
| Comicspage.com - | |
| Dilbert Comics - | |
| Funny Times Comics - Political and current events | |
| The Doctor Is In - | |
