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Creating ‘Defensible Space’ Could Save Your Home From a Forest Fire
by Martinique Davis
Jun 27, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 4 4 recommendations | email to a friend
Residents can take steps to protect property located near or within our local forest, says Mountain Village Forester Dave Bangert.
Fire Conditions Worsen; Fire Restrictions Tightened
by Gus Jarvis
Jun 27, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 5 5 recommendations | email to a friend
Fourth of July fireworks displays cancelled in Telluride, Ouray and Montrose.
Ouray’s Fourth of July Fireworks Canceled
by Watch Staff
Jun 25, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 6 6 recommendations | email to a friend
Sheriff: ‘This was not a easy decision for any of us, but I think it is the right decision, considering what the rest of the state is going through.’
COMMUNITY BRIEFS
Public Demo of Emergency Communications June 23-24
by Watch Staff
Jun 23, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 2 2 recommendations | email to a friend
Summer Meals Program in Montrose and Olathe...Public Demo of Emergency Communications June 23-24...Town Talk on Theoretical Chemistry in Water and Alzheimer's Disease.
JetAway Aviation Loses Another Appeal Against Montrose County
by Kati O'Hare
Jun 22, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 2 2 recommendations | email to a friend
The Colorado Court of Appeals rules in favor of Montrose County.
OURAY BRIEFS
Enforcement of Fireworks Ban Sparks Council Discussion
by Samantha Wright
Jun 22, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 6 6 recommendations | email to a friend
Ouray residents express concern regarding personal use of fireworks in town over the upcoming July 4 holiday.
RIDGWAY BRIEFS
Sherbino Liquor License Stumbles on Sidewalk
by Peter Shelton
Jun 21, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 1 1 recommendations | email to a friend
The New Sherbino Theater was granted a tavern license by Ridgway’s town council, but not before hearing concerns about drunks on the sidewalk.
Get in the Know With ‘Now You Know’
by Gus Jarvis
Jun 21, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 1 1 recommendations | email to a friend
Second season of KOTO/Telluride TV collaboration under way.
Pending Court Case Probes Internet Defamation, Cyber-stalking
by Samantha Wright
Jun 21, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 4 4 recommendations | email to a friend
Newly filed lawsuit in Ouray District Court pits allegedly libelous shortsellers against an emerging clean energy company.
Colorado Ski Country Names Keaton McCargo ‘Athlete of the Year’
Jun 21, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 1 1 recommendations | email to a friend
Keaton McCargo of the Telluride Ski and Snowboard Club has been named Colorado Ski Country USA Spencer Nelson All-Star Athlete of the Year.
HomeTown Competitiveness Model Introduced to Montrose Community As an Economic Driver
by Kati O'Hare
Jun 21, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 5 5 recommendations | email to a friend
Montrose community is considering administering the HomeTown Competitiveness Model to drive economic development.
Revenue-Virginius Poised to Apply for Mining Permit
by Samantha Wright
Jun 21, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 5 5 recommendations | email to a friend
The long-dormant Revenue-Virginius mine above Ouray has sprung back to life with workers and plans to refurbish the 125-year-old operation.
Likely Murder-Suicide on Pahgre Road
by Kati O'Hare
Jun 20, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 5 5 recommendations | email to a friend
Tragedy occurs in a residence south of Montrose.
Silverton Car Theft May Be Linked to Auto Theft Ring
by Samantha Wright
Jun 20, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 3 3 recommendations | email to a friend
Law enforcement authorities are cautioning residents and visitors throughout the region to lock their cars, following a car theft in Silverton earlier this week.

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