commentary
State of Colorado needs safeguards against devastation to ensure responsible drilling.
The Broncos need a leader, and if Cutler can’t play the role coach McDaniels is well justified in looking around for a new quarterback.
Columnist Peter Shelton takes a trip back to 1967 where a song changed the world, as he knew it.
Second Chance has put on hold plans for a new shelter, and instead will expand its thrift shop to generate more income to support future projects.
A Mountain Village resident urges reform of owners-association governance.

Illustration by bzKondracki
Is the Valley Floor a dog run, a Nordic course, a wildlife refuge, a symbol of Telluride’s vanity, or all of the above?
The humble White Pine ski area in Pinedale, Wyo., is competing with an unlikely opponent, the gas industry.
Home with a sick baby brings back fond childhood memories.
Tiger Woods returned to competition this week after an eight-month break to recover from knee surgery. Will the magic still be there?
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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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