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New charges of violating bail bond formally filed against ex-DA
CU professor, students work on plans for downtown Montrose
Last week’s quarterly Tri-County meeting revealed more perhaps about personalities than policy.
Mountain Village Town Manager Greg Sparks is looking for a new position to enable his wife to go back to the job she loves.
Proceeds will go to the Denver-based Parkinson’s Association of the Rockies, which provides funding for research and information to caregivers.
In its quest for economic viability, the Telluride Town Council signaled a willingness to walk its talk.
DOWNTOWN GURU — Bob Brown, chair of the new Downtown Development Authority and owner of Around the Corner Art Gallery, wants everyone to fill out a survey on downtown Montrose and come to a meeting on Feb. 22 to help guide the new agency as it plans for merchants, shoppers and residents.(Photo by Beverly Corbell)
New DDA will also host a community open house on Feb. 22.
Colorado Area Health Education Center offers a terrific program for local high school students with an interest in a health care career.
BREATHE – Corinne Schreckengost at her new main street space, Breathe Skin and Body. (Photo by Brett Schreckengost)
Corinne Schreckengost’s new day spa opens in Telluride, a private refuge for skin and body rejuvenation.
The GMUG Forest Supervisor moved forward this week on leasing lands for geothermal development.
NEW YORK FIRE DEPARTMENT personnel in town for a ski trip gathered at the base of the gondola in Telluride on Monday morning with Mayor Stu Fraser and local firefighters after Fraser presented them with a key to the town in honor of their bravery on 9/11. (Photo courtesy Telluride Volunteer Fire Department)
Fifty vacationing New York Fire Department personnel received a key to the Town of Telluride earlier this week.
During its first meeting to discuss the draft Comprehensive Plan that envisions Mountain Village in 30 years, Town Council eliminated the Boston Commons subarea and questioned a proposed surface pa...
Dolphin House reports increase in child abuse referrals from other counties.

DYNAMIC DUO – Businesswomen Sue Hansen, left, and Terri Leben decided to pool their decades of experience to form a new organization for women in business, the Women’s Business Alliance of Colorado. Members will receive educational and professional services to help their business prosper and the first event is set for the Holiday Inn Express on Feb. 24. (Photo courtesy of the Women’s Business Alliance)
Founders of new group for businesswomen say they’re meeting a need.
Local man receives seven-year prison sentence for 2010 Lawson Hill assault.
Chamber of Commerce Hires Development Coordinator…Four Corners IBD Meetup planned
…… Ski Butlers ‘Emerging Business of the Year’… Telluride-Homegrown ASAP Delivers $100 Million in Payrolls
Local author Amy Irvine McHarg will be among the students attending a workshop at the Ah Haa School this weekend, titled Unfolding the Soul: The Promise of Archetypal Dreamwork.
Tenor Dennis McNeill in Telluride for Feb. 24 St. Pat’s Benefit…SquidShow Theatre Cupidgrams…Telluride Historical Museum Solicits Input in Bid for $5,000 Prize…Weehawken Scholarship Applications Du...
Sheep Mountain Alliance filed suit in Denver this week challenging the state license of a uranium mill in Paradox Valley.
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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)
