letters to the editor
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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...
Sep 21, 2012 | 0 | 3 |
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Editor:
On behalf of the Wilkinson Public Library I would like to thank the Town of Telluride, the Telluride Institute Watershed Education Project, the Telluride Teachers and the library staff for ...
Sep 21, 2012 | 0 | 3 |
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Editor:
Thank you Telluride Association of Realtors for your generous support in making a house our Telluride home.
I am so grateful and blessed and have a list of amazing individuals and organiz...
Sep 21, 2012 | 0 | 4 |
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Editor:
When driving north from Ouray, you may have noticed the new Weehawken Children’s Garden emerging across the parking lot from the Weehawken Ouray facility.
The development of this proper...
Sep 21, 2012 | 0 | 2 |
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Editor:
I recently wrote a letter the editor criticizing J. Paul Brown for voting against a bill to protect the homeless youth of Colorado, a vote he defended by saying “politicians keep expanding...
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I don’t read your rag much. So I initially got quite a kick out of Rob Schultheis’ Sept. 13 Dispatch on page 4 where he engaged in free associations of Republicans with all manner of dispa...
Sep 21, 2012 | 0 | 4 |
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Editor: As I read Richard Wojciechowski’s letter denigrating County Commissioner Lynn Padgett in last week’s Watch, I’m reminded of the old adage, “No good deed goes unpunished.” I’ve known Lynn P...
Sep 13, 2012 | 0 | 2 |
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EcoAction Partners partnered to host a breakfast roundtable discussion on August 27 to discuss the potential of collaborating to support the green building industry in the San Miguel / Our...
Sep 13, 2012 | 0 | 2 |
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I am sorry to leave you all behind, but I am leaving October 9 with Magan in our camper to drive to California where I will live with Betsy, John and Maria McKinney in San Rafael.
It became...
Sep 13, 2012 | 0 | 2 |
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While it has been demonstrated beyond any doubt that the news media as a whole is comprised of left wingers, The Watch is leaning far enough over to capsize shortly. One has to wonder how ...
Sep 13, 2012 | 0 | 3 |
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I wish to comment on the recent Letter to the Editor from Susan Watson regarding a column written by your excellent reporter and columnist Peter Shelton. Susan Watson is on the Republican ...
Sep 13, 2012 | 0 | 3 |
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Last week I heard State Representative Don Coram speak following the League of Woman Voters' showing of the movie, Patriocracy, a movie about how divided and divisive our government and cou...
Sep 06, 2012 | 0 | 3 |
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We live in such a generous and caring community! I am writing to give a big thank you to the Telluride Education Foundation. The amazing work of their dedicated volunteers allows us teachers to reg...
Aug 31, 2012 | 0 | 3 |
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Peter Shelton’s article in your August 9-15 edition (“A Modest Proposal for Michael Phelps”) is for me a clear example of what a joke medical marijuana is.
Aug 31, 2012 | 0 | 3 |
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If you lived here during any of the 70s or before, please join us for a blast from the past. Some of you might remember our 20- or 30-year reunions for the 70s era Telluride Community.
Mar 18, 2011 | 0 | 3 |
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On December 29, 1987, a private turbine airplane approached the Telluride Regional Airport runway and crashed at dusk. Six were injured, two seriously. I mention this episode because of my direct m...
Mar 18, 2011 | 0 | 12 |
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Ridgway's 4th Annual Wine and Whiskers Carnival was held Saturday March 12 at the Ridgway 4-H Building. It was a smashing hit with over 300 people attending. I had such an incredible time I wish ...
Mar 18, 2011 | 2 | 18 |
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The column by Rob Schultheis on March 3 was quiet entertaining if not seriously politically slanted.
Mar 07, 2011 | 0 | 11 |
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Editor:
It's time for those gorgeous Daffodils!
This is your chance to order beautiful bouquets of daffodils while supporting the American Cancer Society. The cost is $10 per bouquet of 10 flower...
Mar 06, 2011 | 0 | 17 |
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Students were able to benefit from a four day course focused on the prevention of substance abuse and how to help friends who may be dealing with substance abuse issues.
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)