Telluride, a pioneer in electric lighting thanks to Lucien L. Nunn’s collaboration with Nikola Tesla and George Westinghouse in the 1890s, now seeks to reclaim its night skies from light pollution. As we face the consequences of artificial illumination, the Western Slope Dark Sky Coalition aims to establish San Miguel County as a Dark Sky Reserve, promoting responsible lighting practices to protect our celestial heritage. With stunning dark skies that attract astro-tourists and photographers, Telluride is poised to enhance its legacy by balancing the use of light with the preservation of our cosmic vistas. This June, Colorado Dark Sky Month, efforts to secure the Dark Sky designation are in full swing, encouraging community support for a brighter future in darkness.