commentary
A rich, multi-racial heritage is something Americans should savor.
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.
raising elle
By Martinique Davis
up bear creek
By Art Goodtimes
sports watch
By Gus Jarvis
dispatches
By Rob Schultheis
photos
RATS’ NEST – A rack of demo bikes at last year’s Ridgway Area Trails (RAT) Festival in Hartwell Park. This year’s 3rd annual will again feature trail building and skills clinics, along with a new Friday beer-and-shorts film night at the Sherbino Theater. (Courtesy photo)
VOLUNTEER Linda Granzow worked twine through spent round casings at the Welcome Home Montrose Warrior Resource Center last week. (Photo by William Woody)
WARRIOR WIND CHIMES – Welcome Home Montrose staff Emily Smith painted ceramic part of wind chimes at the Welcome Home Montrose Warrior Resource Center last week. (Photo by William Woody)
BACK HOME IN TELLURIDE – members of Telluride’s Volunteer Fire Department helped move the Galloping Goose No. 4 back to its home next to the San Miguel County Courthouse on May 16. The railbus spent the last four years in Ridgway while it was refurbished. (Photo by Brett Schreckengost)

ROBERT JUSTIS (Courtesy photo)

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