commentary
Schultheis’ New Year’s resolutions would solve overpopulation, end racism and, for God’s sake, recycle!
The Jets are the biggest disappointment of the league right now and ownership should wipe the team clean and start from scratch.
This is a historical period for our country, state and local community; we have finally initiated the beginning of the end of marijuana prohibition.
Telluride’s third SBX World Cup last weekend represents an investment that Telski should continue.
Nobody wants to play against that speedy and suffocating defense. Nobody wants to get picked apart by the meticulous Manning. And no team wants to face the Broncos in Denver – especially the playoffs.
A nation’s foreign policy is a reflection of its philosophy, and the U.S. gets an “F.”
Out with Generation X and in with Generation Responsible.
As with anything involving the Mayan calendar and the end of the world, take any claim about what to expect on Dec. 21 with a healthy dose of skepticism. Dr. Christopher Crockett, a science writer ...
Raising Elle, raising fairy tales.
As the Telluride ski area gets ready to celebrate 40 years, Alta looks back on 75.
We’re certainly lucky, in San Miguel County, to have Alpine Hospice available to help family and friends provide that level of care for our terminally ill loved ones.
raising elle
By Martinique Davis
up bear creek
By Art Goodtimes
sports watch
By Gus Jarvis
dispatches
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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