letters to the editor
Editor: What with the election and illness in the family, it’s been a challenging harvest at Cloud Acre. I’ve worked two weeks and only dug up three rows of spuds. I have 10 more to go. And the wea...
Editor:
I’m voting for Dan Chancellor for County Commissioner. Judging by voter registration numbers and election results in recent years, San Miguel County is one of the most politically progressi...
Editor:
What I love about election season in Telluride is that it is local and global all at once. We are fortunate that we can know the candidates and can have easy access to their opinions and v...
Having been a San Juan County Commissioner for the past 12 years I am writing to thank San Miguel County for the very positive interaction between our two counties that I have experienced throughou...
Editor:
I am supporting Dan Chancellor for County Commissioner.
Dan is a real progressive and a loyal Democrat, unlike Art Goodtimes who calls himself a Green while voting like a Republican.
A ...
Editor:
Having been married to Dan Chancellor for 34 years, and having raised two incredibly successful sons with him, I can insightfully speak to the qualities of the man who would best serve San ...
Editor: There is an important election coming up, and I will be voting for Art Goodtimes for county commissioner. Here are some of my reasons. As a true west end resident, he understands the divers...
Editor: In December of 2008, as global financial institutions toppled and real estate prices plummeted, the County spent 4 million dollars on a dilapidated building at the west end of Telluride’s c...
I would like to call attention to the essential role that such an institution plays in our world community.
Editor: I am writing to urge San Miguel County citizens to vote to re-elect Art Goodtimes as county commissioner. As a Boulder County Commissioner for the last eight years, I have had the opportun...
Editor: I have worked with Art as a fellow commissioner for over seven years and have always held him in high regard. At our statewide meetings he has impressed me with his ability to listen to all...
Editor: Those of us who’ve lived here since the Eighties have seen many attempts to diversify the local economy. Of course, Scott Fly Rod immediately comes to mind. We do have some small successful...
Editor: There are a multitude of important concerns facing The San Miguel County Commissioners. In this short commentary, I will briefly explain my position on a few of them. Historically, the long...
It is easy to understand why people travel from around the world to partake in the sublime beauty of this area. Rugged nature steeped in pure air and water, make our county a memorable experience.
It was great to have so many of the old Seventies crowd back in town for the Reunion (thanks to Salli, Susie, Jim and Terry).
The Ouray cross country coaching staff says, "Thanks!" to the Ridgway State Park.
This could be the beginning of a local process of reconciliation.
How many more “no bikes” signs will it take for mountain bikers to stop riding on the Sneffels Highline Trail?
Everyone at Telluride Adaptive Sports Program would like to thank our loyal and generous supporters who came out to support TASP at the 14th Annual Bob Miller Memorial Golf Classic.
Editor, In the quest to serve as your San Miguel County Commissioner, people often ask me to speak about myself. It has, however, always seemed better to let my actions speak for me. Here are a few...
photos

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)
