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As it turned out, columnist Peter Shelton had a bit of extra time on his hands to ponder rail travel on a trip further west.
If anglers stop releasing lake trout caught at Blue Mesa Reservoir, the Kokanee salmon population will improve.
A brother’s funeral mass brings up deep friendships and memories.
With all of the worries a mother may have of her child and the future he or she faces, Martinique Davis finds hope in love in this week’s Raising Elle.
Jarvis can’t say enough to thank the Pittsburgh Penguins for beating the Red Wings last weekend.
Columnist Peter Shelton does what no human has done before in this week’s View to the West. He turns a homeowners association document into plain, understandable English.
As the river waters clear, fishing the region is just about to pop. In the meantime, check out Silver Jack Reservoir and the San Miguel.
A few surprises has made this year’s baseball season one hell of a ride.
Does too much baby talk send non-parents home early?
Free Mountain Village Sunset Concert Kicks Off 36th Telluride Bluegrass Festival
raising elle
By Martinique Davis
up bear creek
By Art Goodtimes
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By Gus Jarvis
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By Rob Schultheis
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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)

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