letters to the editor
On April 25, at 6 p.m. at Friendship Hall, the Montrose County Planning Commission is set to hear a Special Use Permit Proposal for a 250-plus acre gravel mine operation on the south end of what is...
I am writing to inform you of something I learned about electrical equipment.
I'm compelled to publicly thank a host of people, chief among them Kate Jones and Britt Markey from Telluride Arts and Stronghouse Studios, for their energy, time, and support over the past year, e...
In light of recent remarks criticizing the Ridgway Ouray Community Council and its membership, it seems appropriate to share with the citizens of Ouray County ROCC's mission and some of its project...
I was amazed to see recent stories of the domestic violence call and standoff on S. Townsend and the complaint that excessive numbers of law enforcement were present.
A couple of statements appearing in your April 4 issue demand a comment from someone who sees Telluride as a place worth preserving, not a sacrifice zone for personal wealth accumulation.
The Telluride Rotary Club wants to thank the community and our Telluride visitors for a great 10th annual Red Ball Express.
It is with pleasure that I announce the Telluride Fire Protection District closed on a financial transaction that will ultimately save our taxpayers $405,571 in interest expense on the taxpayer app...
On April 18, St Michaels School for Special Education will be hosting its high school prom.
Community spirit and generosity are alive and well in Southwestern Colorado.
Regarding the recently published letter from U.S. Forest Service Norwood District Ranger Judy Shutza discussing boundary management.
What an amazing turnout we had for Telluride Adaptive Sports Program’s fundraising event Rockin’ at the Opera.
What a perfect time for a movie like Halle Berry’s The Call to be released!
This is one program that really does work well for everyone.
I have followed the current kerfuffle concerning the Ridgway Secondary School, Ms. Gomez and Jim Bob Hobbs with no small amount of dismay.
I appreciate the attention to boundary management at the ski area and the recent article by Martinique Davis, but there was one statement I’d like to clarify.
Agenda 21 is not an international conspiracy.
Telski CEO Chuck Horning’s current yammering about economic “sustainability” is impossible for me to understand.
The American Cancer Society is celebrating its 100th birthday in 2013.
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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)
