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The San Miguel County Democratic Party weighs in on state referenda and initiatives.
While watching the social interactions of 2-year-olds, Columnist Martinique Davis finds solace away from the world’s programs.
Green Candidate Art Goodtimes spells out why he should be re-elected to county commissioner.
Democratic Candidate Oak Smith believes 16 years is too long for a commissioner to hold office.
With past experience as a commissioner in San Miguel County, candidate Bill Wenger believes he is best to manage the county.
Injuries and disappointing losses plague both the Broncos and the Patriots. So who will shine on Monday night?
Goodtimes, in this week’s “Up Bear Creek,” gives praise to Thomas Pynchon’s Against the Day and he also takes a look at this year’s presidential candidates educational past.
Telluride Hospital District Board President Bill Grun explains the economics and politics necessitating a “yes” vote on expansion project.
Columnist Peter Shelton imagines life during the Second Great Depression.
The parents who say ‘yes,’ ‘no’ or ‘sometimes’ to the notion of vaccinating their offspring all arrive at their beliefs on the subject out of deep parental love.
With the November election just weeks away, the Telluride Watch has decided to endorse all four ballot measures coming to area with several caveats.
raising elle
By Martinique Davis
up bear creek
By Art Goodtimes
sports watch
By Gus Jarvis
dispatches
By Rob Schultheis
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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)

GROWTH INVESTMENT – Students took advantage of a "living classroom" at the Telluride School's new Grow Dome this spring. The Dome, which will be open to the public for tours Wednesday, May 22, was funded in part by a Telluride Medical Center's Physical Education Program (PEP) grant. (Courtesy photos)

HEADED TO PLAYOFFS - Montrose High Shoo0l's Jake Kastendieck fielded a ground ball last Saturday during the team’s 10-0 victory over Woodland Park. The Indians advance to the state 4A quarterfinals this Friday at Cherokee Trail High School against Valor Christian. (Photo by William Woody)

PINHEADS, PIXELLATED – The Pinhead Institute holds its annual fundraiser, entitled Minecraft Mania,at the Sheridan Opera House this Sunday, May 19. (Courtesy photo)

TELLURIDE IN 1910 – A hypothetical model of the main street facades, made up of buildings throughout the region, the television producers are proposing to build for the production of "When Calls the Heart." (Courtesy image)

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