letters to the editor
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Energy Bully carries out his promised vendetta...
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If elected, I will strive to balance the budget by stimulating our economy, which will increase revenues, and by working with County employees to reduce expenditures wherever it is feasible.
Oct 25, 2012 | 0 | 1 |
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I'm very pleased to be able to express my gratitude and appreciation for the dedication and expertise of the emergency response teams who lost a sunday afternoon helping me after my accident.
Oct 21, 2012 | 0 | 1 |
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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...
Oct 18, 2012 | 0 | 2 |
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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...
Oct 18, 2012 | 0 | 0 |
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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...
Oct 18, 2012 | 0 | 0 |
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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...
Oct 18, 2012 | 0 | 1 |
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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 ...
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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 ...
Oct 18, 2012 | 0 | 0 |
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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...
Oct 18, 2012 | 0 | 1 |
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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...
Oct 18, 2012 | 0 | 3 |
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I would like to call attention to the essential role that such an institution plays in our world community.
Oct 11, 2012 | 0 | 2 |
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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...
Oct 11, 2012 | 0 | 3 |
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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...
Oct 11, 2012 | 0 | 2 |
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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...
Oct 11, 2012 | 0 | 1 |
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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...
Oct 04, 2012 | 0 | 3 |
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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.
Oct 04, 2012 | 0 | 3 |
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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).
Oct 04, 2012 | 0 | 3 |
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The Ouray cross country coaching staff says, "Thanks!" to the Ridgway State Park.
Sep 27, 2012 | 0 | 2 |
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This could be the beginning of a local process of reconciliation.
photos
ROBERT JUSTIS (Courtesy photo)
‘SIT DOWN JOHN' – Cast members sing in the romping musical 1776 at Magic Circle Theatre. (Courtesy photo)
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)
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)