commentary
Opening on Wilkinson Library’s Five-Member Board of Trustees
That old saw that “a fed bear is a dead bear” became even more true following the sad demise of Ouray bear-feeder Donna Munson.
A ‘wise man’ in the White House, and on the road with a 10-year-old.
Jarvis on Baseball: “If I were in Vegas, I would put a sizable amount of money on the Rockies ending their regular season as NL West Champions.
Sheep Mountain Alliance to protest at Special Use Permit application review for Piñon Ridge Uranium Mill Thursday, Aug. 13, at 4 p.m.
Having had a baby in France, let’s talk about national health care.
He’s going to California by way of recreational vehicle.
‘For me, there is now such a huge gap in the veil that separates this world from the next’ with the passing of Dolores, Ed and now David LaChapelle.
‘We honor the memory of not just a man and colleague who made the ultimate personal sacrifice, but we pay tribute to all of the men and women of the law enforcement community…’
‘For me, there is now such a huge gap in the veil that separates this world from the next’ with the passing of Dolores, Ed and now David LaChapelle.
‘Sorry, Burress, your stupid mistake is going to cost you prison time and that is the way it should be.’
raising elle
By Martinique Davis
up bear creek
By Art Goodtimes
sports watch
By Gus Jarvis
dispatches
By Rob Schultheis
photos

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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