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BACK HOME IN TELLURIDE – members of Telluride’s Volunteer Fire Department helped move the Galloping Goose No. 4 back to its home next to the San Miguel County Courthouse on May 16. The railbus spent the last four years in Ridgway while it was refurbished. (Photo by Brett Schreckengost)
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Following a full restoration at Ridgway’s Railroad Museum, the historic railcar is back in Telluride.
WANTING ANSWERS – Ouray hotelier and former city councilor Betty Wolfe expressed her concern about the recent police department resignations, and demanded answers, at last Monday’s Ouray City Council meeting as a crowd of about 30 community members watched. (Photo by Samantha Wright)
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Justin Crandall, the sole officer to remain in the department, said some basic services provided by the department may be curtailed for moment, including VIN inspections and fingerprinting.
‘SIT DOWN JOHN' – Cast members sing in the romping musical 1776 at Magic Circle Theatre. (Courtesy photo)
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A patriotic musical in Montrose, nonfiction films in Telluride and Ouray, and Grand Junction animals, all in arts and entertainment this week.
DISCUS THROWER Lance Brooks competed in the 2012 London Olympics. (Photo by Steve DeAutremont)
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Lance Brooks excelled in Track and Field in high school and college, but had to dig deep to find the stuff to become an Olympian.
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The “miracle” of fracking may come soon to a drill rig near you.
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The owner of Dutch, the 107-pound dog accused of attacking a Montrose woman last year, is defying a court order while appealing to another court to stay the dog's euthanasia order.
BACK HOME IN TELLURIDE – members of Telluride’s Volunteer Fire Department helped move the Galloping Goose No. 4 back to its home next to the San Miguel County Courthouse on May 16. The railbus spent the last four years in Ridgway while it was refurbished. (Photo by Brett Schreckengost)
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Following a full restoration at Ridgway’s Railroad Museum, the historic railcar is back in Telluride.
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Assistant Public Works Director Dan Loncar has been named interim director of Montrose County’s public works department.
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Acknowledging the vote of the people, Montrose City Councilors are working to become one of the first municipalities in the state to permanently ban retail marijuana sales.
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BLUES & BREWS 2013photos
RATS’ NEST – A rack of demo bikes at last year’s Ridgway Area Trails (RAT) Festival in Hartwell Park. This year’s 3rd annual will again feature trail building and skills clinics, along with a new Friday beer-and-shorts film night at the Sherbino Theater. (Courtesy photo)
VOLUNTEER Linda Granzow worked twine through spent round casings at the Welcome Home Montrose Warrior Resource Center last week. (Photo by William Woody)
WARRIOR WIND CHIMES – Welcome Home Montrose staff Emily Smith painted ceramic part of wind chimes at the Welcome Home Montrose Warrior Resource Center last week. (Photo by William Woody)
BACK HOME IN TELLURIDE – members of Telluride’s Volunteer Fire Department helped move the Galloping Goose No. 4 back to its home next to the San Miguel County Courthouse on May 16. The railbus spent the last four years in Ridgway while it was refurbished. (Photo by Brett Schreckengost)
ROBERT JUSTIS (Courtesy photo)
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Saturday, May 25, 2013
Walk-in Paint-Your-Own Pottery
12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
FREE Memorial Day Holiday CLINIC @ Ridgway State Park (Pa-Co-Chu-Puk)
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM