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Accountability and responsibility walk hand in hand. Freedom as we once had in America cannot blossom and grow without these two important regulators .
I strongly believe this. I also strongly believe what Sam Walton once told me as we were driving through rural Arkansas in the 80's. ...
Feb 12, 2010 | 0 | 38 |
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First, I want to take this opportunity to thank all the readers we’ve had so far, especially those who have responded with comments. We really want Ski Watch to evolve into a forum to discuss the role of skiing in this community. Everyone in this town is connected to skiing in some way, and we a...
Feb 12, 2010 | 0 | 51 |
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Hey buddy, got a dime? The question brings back memories of the Great Depression as solid American citizens struggled to feed themselves and their families. During the current Great Recession, it is not a dime, but thousands of dollars that are being begged for and it is not the out of work labo...
Feb 12, 2010 | 0 | 30 |
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Growing up skiing in Telluride has ingrained a few major safety protocols in me: the downhill skier has the right of way, look before merging, and ski in control. I've skied here for 15 years now, and following these rules I've never collided with another skier.
After an unexpectedly busy win...
Feb 09, 2010 | 0 | 22 |
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I came out to Telluride, in mid-January to spend two months doing the closest thing to ski bumming as possible, trading the bitter New York winter for San Juan powder. In the 21 days since I arrived, I’ve skied 19 – twelve more than I had ever gotten in a single year. I’m loving my time in Tell...
Feb 08, 2010 | 2 | 20 |
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Carlos and I have been filming “The Bump Club” for six weeks now, and for six weeks, I’ve been experiencing déjà vu on the regular. We’re following a path I vividly remember taking my eighth grade year. That year, a close-knit group of eight of us began our ski season in late October with dry la...
Feb 06, 2010 | 0 | 26 |
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Extremists scare the bejesus out of me. The wierd part is that I often agree with their ultimate goal or cause, but the approach they use is usually fueled by emotion and passion, leaving no room to analyze the best logical plan of action. Anytime emotion rules the decision making process, cha...
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As the Huffington Post reports, a new poll released today shows that in Colorado's United States Senate race Romanoff has picked up 5% against Jane Norton and Bennet has lost 2%. Bennet now trails Norton by 14% while Romanoff has closed to be within 7% - the momentum is all on Andrew's side. (R...
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(SPRINGFIELD) – Former Lieutenant Governor Jane Norton has grown her lead over appointed Senator Michael Bennet to 14 percentage points, 51% to 37%, according to Rasmussen Reports. The numbers mark the first time a candidate has polled above 50 percent, as Norton added two points to her 12-point...
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DENVER – Following news reports this morning that Republicans are seeking to raise money from Wall Street and the banking lobby using the pitch that they will stymie financial regulatory reform and protect banks from the type of oversight that could prevent another financial collapse, Colorado D...
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DISCUS THROWER Lance Brooks competed in the 2012 London Olympics. (Photo by Steve DeAutremont)
RESEARCH ASSISTANTS – Ridgway High School students (left to right) Jack Middleton, Abel Lannan and Tashi Hackett presented the results of their research on possible sister cities to Ridgway Town Council last week. Mountain towns in Costa Rica, El Salvador and Dominican Republic made the cut. Next step: contact. (Photo by Peter Shelton)
MAIN STREET GELATO – A+Y Design Gallery owners Adam and Yesenia Duncan offered up gelato samples from behind their Italian-imported gelato case Monday morning. Along with unique furniture and fine art, the two offer 22 flavors of locally-made gelato. (Photo by Gus Jarvis)
BUILDING OPTIMISM – Tom How (left) and Daniel Key of Sjoden Wood Designs worked on a new home in the Cobble Creek Golf Community Tuesday morning. The spec home is being built under the direction of contractor Bert Welz, who said he’s optimistic for the region’s construction trade. (Photo by William Woody)
GROWTH INVESTMENT – Students took advantage of a "living classroom" at the Telluride School's new Grow Dome this spring. The Dome, which will be open to the public for tours Wednesday, May 22, was funded in part by a Telluride Medical Center's Physical Education Program (PEP) grant. (Courtesy photos)
HEADED TO PLAYOFFS - Montrose High Shoo0l's Jake Kastendieck fielded a ground ball last Saturday during the team’s 10-0 victory over Woodland Park. The Indians advance to the state 4A quarterfinals this Friday at Cherokee Trail High School against Valor Christian. (Photo by William Woody)
PINHEADS, PIXELLATED – The Pinhead Institute holds its annual fundraiser, entitled Minecraft Mania,at the Sheridan Opera House this Sunday, May 19. (Courtesy photo)
TELLURIDE IN 1910 – A hypothetical model of the main street facades, made up of buildings throughout the region, the television producers are proposing to build for the production of "When Calls the Heart." (Courtesy image)