commentary
The NFL is in complete chaos right now and there’s an easy fix to its woes: Bring back the regular NFL referees.
I like the never-quit style of Tampa Bay’s Greg Schiano. He makes the usually-tough Tom Caughlin look like a whining baby.
Ouray’s County Clerk says thank you to everyone who is working to get ready for the upcoming election.
“We want cupcakes!” my children chirp as they bound into the kitchen, breathless with anticipation. Welcome to instant-gratification nation.
In which the word “apprentice” sends the author down a career path, and into the arms of love.
Take this early-season IQ test to see how ready you are for the ski season to come.
Not to be over-dramatic, but this may be the last truly democratic election held in the United States.
After only one regular season game, NFL fans are quick to make overreactive predictions. Gus Jarvis is no different.
‘As goes Colorado, so will go the election,’ President Obama has said.
San Miguel County Commissioner Joan May urges readers to vote.
When 4-year-old Elle wrote, “I like eating lettuce,” her mother knew a bridge had been crossed.
The underappreciated land of the afternoon nap.
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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