commentary
The return on investment on Slow Money transactions are low in terms of actual money, but high in social returns.
Although Big Easy definitely has its soft moments and songs, its energy and excitement are at the heart of Mountainfilm's central theme: Indomitable Spirit.
It’s mud season but it doesn’t mean things are slow. Thoughts on water, cannabis, a supposed war against the West End and drone strikes.
Montrose hosted round one of the state baseball tournament and came through with two wins to advance to the quarterfinals.
Finding a place of forgiveness can free yourself while attracting positive energy and there are steps you can take to find that forgiveness.
Colorado can be proud to be on the cutting edge of many issues that were debated in the legislature this year.
Fear of future gondola financing has led the town council members to bury their heads in the sand. It’s a shame.
As far as I am concerned, we Denver fans should be lucky enough to have Karl come back next year to coach this team.
In tiny Alpine County, Calif., gays once attempted a political takeover.
Contemplating hope for a better future - and planning this summer’s garden.
Sometimes road visions stick in the mind as tenaciously as the family at the end of the drive.
raising elle
By Martinique Davis
up bear creek
By Art Goodtimes
sports watch
By Gus Jarvis
dispatches
By Rob Schultheis
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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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