Montrose Wins 'Nobel Prize" for Civic Accomplishment'
by William Woody
Jun 17, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 50 50 recommendations | email to a friend
The All American City award is a first for Montrose, after being a finalist in 1990.
Trout Lake to Be Drained and Closed by July 15
by Gus Jarvis
Jun 16, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 63 63 recommendations | email to a friend
Xcel Energy is closing the recreational area in order to complete dam upgrades this year.
Airborne Dust on the Rise
by Gus Jarvis
Jun 13, 2013 | 1 1 comments | 93 93 recommendations | email to a friend
A new study from University of Colorado scientists finds the amount of dust blown across the U.S. is increasing.
District Misses Grant Funding, Looking to Patch School Together
by William Woody
Jun 13, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 89 89 recommendations | email to a friend
With the loss of funding to replace the school, built in 1961, officials are working to patch things together with temporary fixes to its crumbling foundation, poor air quality and the roof – as we...
Native Son Mario Zadra Dies at Age 97
by Watch Staff
Jun 13, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 86 86 recommendations | email to a friend
Zadra was born in Ouray County and raised there and in Telluride and Norwood.

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Rural Philanthropy Days Comes to Ouray Next Week
by Watch Staff
Jun 17, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 47 47 recommendations | email to a friend
The conference can make a crucial difference for nonprofits of all kinds, during a time when the economy has caused local funding dollars designated for nonprofits to dry up.
Telluride Academy Launches 2013 Summer Season
by Watch Staff
Jun 17, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 50 50 recommendations | email to a friend
The Telluride Academy kicks off its 33rd season, with camps covering everything from studying the local watershed and birds while paddling the San Miguel River and rock climbing to fixing a flat ti...
Rec District Wins Grant for Master Plan
by Peter Shelton
Jun 16, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 54 54 recommendations | email to a friend
The Montrose Recreation District is charging ahead with a Master Plan for its newly acquired 26 acres on Woodgate Road.
Trish Greenwood Is New Ridgway Principal
by Peter Shelton
Jun 16, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 56 56 recommendations | email to a friend
After 23 years with the Telluride Elementary School, as teacher and principal, Trish Greenwood is returning to Ridgway, to the place she began her teaching career in 1989.
Parks and Wildlife Officials Remind People to Leave Fawns Alone
by Gus Jarvis
Jun 16, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 43 43 recommendations | email to a friend
Touching or moving a fawn is almost certainly a “death sentence” for the animal.

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