Silverton doesn't close down. I want to say there are only like 100 year round residents. You might have a hard time accessing it over Molas Pass, very sketchy road in the winter.
Taos isn't my top choice, (that would be Snowbird/Alta) but Ill mention it here since nobody else will. Go hike Kachina Peak early on a big powder day, and you will talk about it forever.
Thats a fucking joke. Art is about personal expression. Art has no boundaries, and no limitations. She asked for a specific project , you delivered, end of story. Your teacher needs to get off her high horse and open her eyes to the world.
Was your phone number cancelled when you lost the phone. Because if it was, the phone company puts the number back into the system to be re-assigned to a new customer.
Not sure about aluminum its pretty soft. You would have to put a backing on the metal so it doesn't bend. I'd also be afraid of my edges digging into the softer medal.