commentary
The Yanks are hoping money can buy championships, despite recent history saying otherwise.
Stand on your feet, and go down the hill. Peter Shelton put his new hip through its paces on the mountain.
The non-traditional Art Goodtimes practices a very traditional art, that of basketweaving. A sample of his work on display at the Steaming Bean.
Goodtimes commends the Feds for involving local governments early on in the decision-making process for federal lands.
Eight miles of Nordic trails are open in Mountain Village, with the Wilson Loop 1k Sprint scheduled for Saturday.
Sleeping on a schedule: Impossible dream or attainable reality for baby?
Columnist Peter Shelton shares memories of his sister after seeing a touching performance of “The Nutcracker.”
There is little wiggle room in 2009 MV budget due to lost revenue from halted development projects.
Politicians can’t solve the country’s economic problem, being as they are a big part of the problem.
Over the tarmac and through the terminal to Grandma’s house we go.
The latest issue of Ed Quillen’s Colorado Central sums up the talking points at this year’s annual Headwaters Conference.
raising elle
By Martinique Davis
up bear creek
By Art Goodtimes
sports watch
By Gus Jarvis
dispatches
By Rob Schultheis
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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