letters to the editor
Editor:
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 ...
Editor:
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 ...
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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...
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...
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.
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.
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...
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 ...
The column by Rob Schultheis on March 3 was quiet entertaining if not seriously politically slanted.
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...
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.
This is your chance to order beautiful bouquets of daffodils while supporting the American Cancer Society.
Thanks to Rob Schultheis (“Welcome to the Dark Ages”) for pointing out the essential role of libraries in a democratic, free society.
We would like to take the opportunity to express our thanks the the folks at the Telluride Association of Realtors (TAR).
Editor:
The Comprehensive 30 year plan is an educational tool to show what Mountain Village has in store for the future. The Town Council needs to approve the 30-year plan in its entirety. The com...
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We are so grateful to the local community for supporting our daughter Jacqueline and her fight to find a cure for dysautonomia. Special thanks go to Mark Galbo of the Rock and Roll Academy ...
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The San Miguel Democratic Party held their reorganization meeting on Saturday morning, Feb. 12. The reorganization is required every two years to elect officers and precinct leaders for the...
I am writing to share with you a wonderful opportunity no community should pass up.
For two people who don't get to see such things often in life, we felt like we were on safari.
photos

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)
AZTECA DANCERS will be in Ridgway this weekend. (Courtesy photo)
