letters to the editor
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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.
Sep 27, 2012 | 1 | 2 |
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How many more “no bikes” signs will it take for mountain bikers to stop riding on the Sneffels Highline Trail?
Sep 27, 2012 | 0 | 2 |
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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.
Sep 21, 2012 | 0 | 2 |
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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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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...
Sep 21, 2012 | 1 | 3 |
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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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Editor:
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...
photos
Law enforcement officials in San Miguel County are searching for the whereabouts of 33-year-old Matthew Busker, who was reported missing on Monday. (Courtesy photo_
ALL AMERICA CITY MANAGER – Montrose City Manager Bill Bell flourished the award Sunday evening in Denver. Montrose was awarded the title of All America City this weekend. (Photo courtesy Scott Shine)
TELLURIDE ACADEMY STAFF – Gathered for a pre-season photo just prior to the Monday, June 10, launch of its 33rd Summer Season. (Courtesy photo)
PRODIGAL DAUGHTER – Trish Greenwood, Ridgway Elementary School’s new principal (here with husband Jim Nowak), is returning to the school where she began teaching, in 1989. (Courtesy photo)
HEALTHY FAWN – Leave them alone, even if they seem to be abandoned. They more-than-likely are not. (Photo courtesy of David Hannigan, Parks and Wildlife)
HIGH TIMES – The Gold Belt Theatre was part of the “small empire” of vice developed by the brothers Vanoli in late Victorian Ouray. The Ouray County Historical Society Evenings of History presentation next Tuesday (June 18) will look at artifacts from the Vanoli Block, and what it all means. (Courtesy photo)
BEN WAYNE LILLARD, 1957 - 2013
DIXIE KEITHLY, April 3, 1931 – June 9, 2013
TROUT LAKE is currently being drained in order for Xcel Energy, which owns the recreational area, to complete work on the output of the lake’s dam. (Photo by Brett Schreckengost)