commentary
Belly scars serve to remind us of the growing trend of the economization of childbirth.
Telluride region resident Robert M. Hamburger, a futures trader, ruminates on financial security and real estate.
The trickle-down theory didn’t work with capital excesses for the rich, but it sure works with the lack thereof.
The MV Town Council will consider changing rules governing the town’s parking facilities at their February meeting.
Evidence is no proof of wrongdoing. Deny ’til you die, says columnist Gus Jarvis.
Keep your friends close, and your friends with cameras closer.
Columnist Art Goodtimes runs the gamut of laws that will affect San Miguel County in this week’s Up Bear Creek.
‘If you haven’t crawled under your kitchen table lately, you really should’ and other lessons from parenting a newly ambulatory toddler.
Since when do teams have to apologize for winning big? Coaches should prepare for more regulations in high school sports.
Hollywood has yet to catch up with the optimism of the times ushered in with President Obama.
One is not the loneliest number for this mother, who is relishing some time alone.
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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