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Council cited numerous violations as grounds for not renewing Craig MacCraiger’s liquor license.
Do you love to tell stories about recreating in and around Ouray? A few good volunteers are needed at the Ouray Visitor Center.
Wellness counselor Lynton Moore says her methods can work faster than traditional psychotherapy – good news in tough economic times
Keith Meinert and Ben Tisdel are contesting incumbent SMPA boardmember Jerry Hoffer in this year’s co-op election.

UNCERTAIN FUTURE – Fritz Flower, owner of Flower Motor Company, said he's not worried about the future of his Chrysler dealership and will take a wait and see attitude. Flower's biggest sellers are trucks, and he said savings of up to $13,000 can be realized with current rebates and cash incentives. (Photo by Beverly Corbell)
The automaker’s bankruptcy filing will likely have a greater impact on dealerships in rural areas than those in larger cities.

EXPANDED SELECTION – The Family Dollar store in Montrose, where employees took a quick break to strike a pose, will offer more name brands when it expands its food section during the next 30 days. (Photo by Beverly Corbell)
Family Dollar remains a success story in a volatile economy.
CHEF BUD whipped up BP&J crepes for a captive audience at the Wilkinson Library Wednesday afternoon. (Photo By Brett
Schreckengost)
Social networking tools are deployed to build up a chef’s following.
Longtime locals Sam and Marilyn Siegel have created an urban escape in the heart of downtown Telluride – with great views of wilderness just a stone’s throw away.

NEW HOME – Moving Palladin to its new location at 619 Clinton St., gives owner Abby Dix a place where she can blend the store and her interior design business. (Courtesy photo)
Furniture, design and art in the regional style at a new location.
Alpino Vino brings a tiny taste of Europe to the slopes of the Telluride Ski Resort with a wine bar and elegant fare.
Telluride Yoga Center ushers in new decade with new owner partnership
Telluride Yoga Center ushers in new decade with new owner partnership
Is there anything more celebratory than a majestic plateau de fruits de mer?
A new game area and casual menu are highlights at this popular Ouray restaurant.
Earlier this year Chef Kelly Patton served as the celebrity guest chef at the James Beard House. This winter, he recreates that menu for Telluride diners.

Marilyn Laverty (Courtesy photo)
The Small Business Development Center helps established small businesses grow stronger. Services are available to those located in Region 10
KEEPING WITH ITS NAMESAKE THEME, La Femme Fatale’s new owners plan to maintain the store’s collection of sexy women’s clothing and lingerie. (Photo by Brett Schreckengost)
Telluride’s sexiest boutique has been bought by another successful Telluride business owner.
High County Shipping helps travelers avoid hassles of air travel; Camp Bow Wow welcomes four-legged campers.
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BIG NEWS – Motion Picture Corporation of America CEO Brad Krevoy (at right), who is a producer of “When Calls the Heart,” and two of the show’s stars, Daniel Lissing and Erin Krakow (left and center), were among those who spoke at Tuesday’s press conference at the State Capitol. (Photo by Greg Clifton)
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
