letters to the editor
Energy Bully carries out his promised vendetta...
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.
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.
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...
Editor:
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...
Editor:
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...
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...
Editor:
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 ...
Editor:
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 ...
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...
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...
I would like to call attention to the essential role that such an institution plays in our world community.
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...
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...
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...
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...
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.
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).
The Ouray cross country coaching staff says, "Thanks!" to the Ridgway State Park.
This could be the beginning of a local process of reconciliation.
photos
RATS’ NEST – A rack of demo bikes at last year’s Ridgway Area Trails (RAT) Festival in Hartwell Park. This year’s 3rd annual will again feature trail building and skills clinics, along with a new Friday beer-and-shorts film night at the Sherbino Theater. (Courtesy photo)
VOLUNTEER Linda Granzow worked twine through spent round casings at the Welcome Home Montrose Warrior Resource Center last week. (Photo by William Woody)
WARRIOR WIND CHIMES – Welcome Home Montrose staff Emily Smith painted ceramic part of wind chimes at the Welcome Home Montrose Warrior Resource Center last week. (Photo by William Woody)
BACK HOME IN TELLURIDE – members of Telluride’s Volunteer Fire Department helped move the Galloping Goose No. 4 back to its home next to the San Miguel County Courthouse on May 16. The railbus spent the last four years in Ridgway while it was refurbished. (Photo by Brett Schreckengost)

ROBERT JUSTIS (Courtesy photo)
