commentary
Will Manny “man up” following his 50-games suspension, or will he prove to be the Dodgers’ weakest link?
As columnist Peter Shelton finds out in this week’s View to the West, sometimes it’s a bitch to be right.
Norwood has received almost $50,000 in GOCO grants to fund a bike/skateboard park and for recreation district planning.
The ironies of power, experienced firsthand…The joys of water-birth…
New rules meant to govern appraisals could pressure appraisers into inflating home values.
A swine flu scare brings a young family to the emergency room. The resulting bill touches on an even more serious problem – heath care.
Watch columnist Grace Herndon remembers her visit to Tiananmen Square – and her Chinese hosts’ unusual reaction to being questioned about what happened there 20 years ago
The Rockies are now playing great baseball. How does a bench coach turned manager have such an impact on a team?
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.
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By Martinique Davis
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By Gus Jarvis
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photos

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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