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Posted on: September 5, 2024 | Last Modified on: September 10, 2024

[ARCHIVED] Towns of Telluride and Mountain Village, San Miguel County Team Up for Black Bear Awareness Week

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Towns of Telluride and Mountain Village, San Miguel County Team Up for Black Bear Awareness Week

20th Anniversary events for adults and kids kick off Friday, September 6

(September 5, 2024)—Telluride, CO --- The 20th Annual Black Bear Awareness Week will take place from Sunday, September 8, through Saturday, September 14. Throughout the week, various partner organizations will host educational events, talks, and performances to educate adults and children on the best ways to coexist without endangering animals or humans. Residents and visitors are encouraged to participate in activities and learn how to coexist with these majestic animals.

Black bears are a vital part of our ecosystem, but as they prepare for hibernation, they are actively searching for food. The increasing overlap between human and bear habitats can lead to conflicts, which can be harmful to both people and bears. By taking simple precautions, we can ensure the safety of both our community and wildlife.

Some key events include: 

  • Friday, September 6: Telluride Theatre’s “Bear It!” at the Sheridan Opera House, 8 pm
  • Monday, September 9: KOTO Access on 91.7 FM, 4 pm
  • Monday, September 9: River Trail Story Walk “American Black Bears”
  • Tuesday, September 10: Black Bear Puppet Show, Wilkinson Public Library, 10 am
  • Wednesday, September 11: Black Bear Puppet Show, Wilkinson Public Library, 9 am and 10:15 am
  • Friday, September 13: Black Bear Meet & Greet, Telluride Farmers Market, 10 am to 3:30 pm

Residents and visitors are encouraged to follow these key safety measures:

  • Secure Your Trash: Use bear-proof containers and never leave trash or food waste outside.
  • Bear-Resistant Homes: Ensure doors, windows, and garages are closed and locked when the house is empty.
  • Remove Attractants: Keep your BBQ grill free of food and grease to the extent possible. Do not leave food in your car; lock doors and close windows when parked. Bring pet food inside and remove bird feeders.
  • Treat Your Compost: Fruit, melon rinds, or other food items in compost piles may attract black bears, so don’t add these and other pungent scraps to the pile. Adding lime will help promote decomposition and reduce odor.
  • Leash Your Dog: Always keep your dog on a non-retractable leash. Don’t let your dog bark at, harass, chase, or corner a bear.
  • Be Alert: If you see a bear, maintain a safe distance and alter your route to avoid the bear. Never block a bear’s travel route. 

Protect our community and wildlife. For more information about 2024 Black Bear Awareness Week events and tips for living in harmony with our black bear population, please visit bit.ly/totbearsafety.

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Communications Manager 
Lindsey Mills
Phone: (970) 728-2165
Email: lmills@telluride-co.gov 

ABOUT TELLURIDE
Nestled amidst the majestic San Juan Mountains of southwest Colorado, Telluride's captivating narrative is deeply rooted in the ancient legacy of the Ute tribe, the valley's original inhabitants, who crafted their summer camps along the San Miguel River, naming the land "The Valley of Hanging Waterfalls." In the late 1700s, Spanish explorers traversed the rugged terrain, laying the groundwork for subsequent exploration and settlement. A fervent mining boom followed, igniting a rush of prospectors to the region, culminating in the founding of Telluride in 1880. Telluride's allure as a hub of opportunity attracted fortune seekers, bolstered by the arrival of the Rio Grande Southern Railroad and groundbreaking innovations like the hydroelectric power plant in Ames. Set in a box canyon amid forested peaks at the base of the popular Telluride ski-and-golf resort, the town’s historic district houses landmarks like the Sheridan Opera House and the Telluride Historical Museum while playing host to culture, music, arts, outdoor recreation, and festivals with unrivaled views and dramatic locale. For more information, please visit us online at telluride-co.gov.

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Los municipios de Telluride y Mountain Village y el condado de San Miguel se unen para celebrar la Semana de Concienciación sobre el Oso Negro

Los actos del 20º aniversario para adultos y niños comienzan el viernes 6 de septiembre

(5 de septiembre de 2024) - Telluride, CO --- La 20ª Semana Anual de Concienciación sobre el Oso Negro tendrá lugar del domingo 8 al sábado 14 de septiembre. A lo largo de la semana, varias organizaciones colaboradoras organizarán actos educativos, charlas y actuaciones para educar a adultos y niños sobre las mejores formas de coexistir sin poner en peligro a los animales ni a las personas. Se anima a residentes y visitantes a participar en las actividades y aprender a coexistir con estos majestuosos animales.

Los osos negros son una parte vital de nuestro ecosistema, pero mientras se preparan para la hibernación, buscan activamente comida. El creciente solapamiento entre el hábitat humano y el de los osos puede dar lugar a conflictos, que pueden ser perjudiciales tanto para las personas como para los osos. Tomando sencillas precauciones, podemos garantizar la seguridad tanto de nuestra comunidad como de la fauna salvaje.

Algunos de los principales actos son 

  • Viernes, 6 de septiembre: «¡Oso!» del Teatro Telluride en la Ópera Sheridan, 8:00 pm
  • Lunes, 9 de septiembre: KOTO Access en 91.7 FM, 4:00 pm
  • Lunes, 9 de septiembre: River Trail Story Walk «American Black Bears» (Paseo por el sendero del río «American Black Bears»)
  • Martes, 10 de septiembre: Espectáculo de marionetas del Oso Negro, Biblioteca Pública Wilkinson, 10:00 am
  • Miércoles, 11 de septiembre: Espectáculo de marionetas de osos negros, Biblioteca Pública Wilkinson, 9:00 y 10:15 am.
  • Viernes, 13 de septiembre: encuentro con el oso negro en el mercado agrícola de Telluride, de 10:00 am a 3:30 pm.

Se anima a los residentes y visitantes a seguir estas medidas de seguridad clave:

  • Asegure su basura: Utilice contenedores a prueba de osos y nunca deje basura o restos de comida fuera.
  • Viviendas resistentes a los osos: Asegúrese de que las puertas, ventanas y garajes están cerrados y bloqueados cuando la casa está vacía.
  • Elimine los atrayentes: Mantenga su barbacoa libre de comida y grasa en la medida de lo posible. No deje comida en el coche; cierre las puertas y las ventanas cuando esté aparcado. Lleve la comida de las mascotas al interior y retire los comederos de pájaros.
  • Trate su abono: La fruta, las cáscaras de melón u otros alimentos en las pilas de compost pueden atraer a los osos negros, así que no añada estos ni otros restos picantes a la pila. Añadir cal ayudará a favorecer la descomposición y a reducir el color.
  • Lleve al perro con correa: Lleve siempre a su perro con una correa no retráctil. No dejes que tu perro ladre, acose, persiga o acorrale a un oso.
  • Esté alerta: Si ve un oso, mantenga una distancia de seguridad y modifique su ruta para evitarlo. Nunca bloquee la ruta de desplazamiento de un oso.

Proteja nuestra comunidad y la vida salvaje. Para más información sobre los actos de la Semana de concienciación sobre el oso negro 2024 y consejos para vivir en armonía con nuestra población de osos negros, visite bit.ly/totbearsafety.

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Gerente de Comunicaciones
Lindsey Mills

Telephono: (970) 728-2165
lmills@telluride-co.gov

SOBRE TELLURIDE
Enclavada en medio de las majestuosas montañas de San Juan, al suroeste de Colorado, la cautivadora narrativa de Telluride está profundamente arraigada en el antiguo legado de la tribu Ute, los habitantes originales del valle, que construyeron sus campamentos de verano a lo largo del río San Miguel, bautizando la tierra como "El Valle de las Cascadas Colgantes". A finales del siglo XVIII, exploradores españoles atravesaron el escarpado terreno, sentando las bases para posteriores exploraciones y asentamientos. Siguió un ferviente auge minero que provocó una avalancha de buscadores de oro en la región, que culminó con la fundación de Telluride en 1880. El atractivo de Telluride como centro de oportunidades atrajo a buscadores de fortuna, impulsados por la llegada del Rio Grande Southern Railroad e innovaciones pioneras como la central hidroeléctrica de Ames. Enclavada en un cañón entre cumbres boscosas, en la base de la popular estación de esquí y golf de Telluride, el casco histórico de la ciudad alberga lugares emblemáticos como la Ópera de Sheridan y el Museo Histórico de Telluride, al tiempo que acoge actividades culturales, musicales, artísticas, recreativas al aire libre y festivales con unas vistas incomparables y una ubicación espectacular. Para más información, visítenos en línea en telluride-co.gov.

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