commentary
As Mountainfilm in Telluride celebrates its 35th anniversary, the author recalls moments from the early years.
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.
raising elle
By Martinique Davis
up bear creek
By Art Goodtimes
sports watch
By Gus Jarvis
dispatches
By Rob Schultheis
photos

ALL AMERICA CITY MANAGER – Montrose City Manager Bill Bell flourished the award Sunday evening in Denver. Montrose was awarded the title of All America City this weekend. (Photo courtesy Scott Shine)
TELLURIDE ACADEMY STAFF – Gathered for a pre-season photo just prior to the Monday, June 10, launch of its 33rd Summer Season. (Courtesy photo)
PRODIGAL DAUGHTER – Trish Greenwood, Ridgway Elementary School’s new principal (here with husband Jim Nowak), is returning to the school where she began teaching, in 1989. (Courtesy photo)
HEALTHY FAWN – Leave them alone, even if they seem to be abandoned. They more-than-likely are not. (Photo courtesy of David Hannigan, Parks and Wildlife)
HIGH TIMES – The Gold Belt Theatre was part of the “small empire” of vice developed by the brothers Vanoli in late Victorian Ouray. The Ouray County Historical Society Evenings of History presentation next Tuesday (June 18) will look at artifacts from the Vanoli Block, and what it all means. (Courtesy photo)
BEN WAYNE LILLARD, 1957 - 2013
DIXIE KEITHLY, April 3, 1931 – June 9, 2013
TROUT LAKE is currently being drained in order for Xcel Energy, which owns the recreational area, to complete work on the output of the lake’s dam. (Photo by Brett Schreckengost)
AZTECA DANCERS will be in Ridgway this weekend. (Courtesy photo)

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