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COMMUNITY BRIEFS
Women’s Business Alliance of Colorado Hosts Third Meeting
by Watch Staff
Apr 28, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 2 2 recommendations | email to a friend
Telluride Community mapping project....Food for Fines....Life line screening...Elks Scholarship Winners...Miners Heritage Dinner...
Martelon Takes Helm at Telluride Tourism Board
by Martinique Davis
Apr 24, 2011 | 7 7 comments | 12 12 recommendations | email to a friend
New Tourism Board president Michael Martelon brings an extensive background in travel and tourism to his post.
Four Council Seats Up for Grabs in Mountain Village
by Martinique Davis
Apr 24, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 6 6 recommendations | email to a friend
Mountain Village could see a changing of the guard.
Conference To Explore Watershed Restoration Projects
by Watch Staff
Apr 24, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 6 6 recommendations | email to a friend
An Abandoned Mines & Water Quality Conference will be held April 27 in Ouray sponsored by the Uncompahgre Watershed Partnership and Mountain Studies Institute.
TOWN OF RIDGWAY BRIEFS
Insects and Milestone and Goats, Oh My!
by Peter Shelton
Apr 24, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 10 10 recommendations | email to a friend
Ridgway’s town council tackled weed and weeds at its regular meeting Wednesday.
Oak Ridge German Shepherds Produce Best in Breed Champion
by Martinique Davis
Apr 24, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 6 6 recommendations | email to a friend
Norwood’s Oak and Carrie Smith receive their first Best in Breed title at Albuquerque Specialty Show in early April.
GUEST COMMENTARY
Respect the Rights of Bear Creek Landowners
by Ron Curry, Principal, Gold Hill Development Company
Apr 23, 2011 | 3 3 comments | 13 13 recommendations | email to a friend
‘We will defend the rights that attend the ownership of our private property, including the placement of armed guards at points of entry at random times through the coming summer, and beyond. We as...
Ridgway Natural Foods Is Now a Co-op
by Peter Shelton
Apr 22, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 3 3 recommendations | email to a friend
Ridgway Natural Foods co-op will celebrate its “official grand opening” all day long this Saturday at the Old School Building.
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LOOKING UP – Construction workers atop a new building on Telluride’s main street. More projects are starting to pop up around town, reflecting a general, but painfully slow, upswing in construction in the region. (Photo by Dale Kondracki)
Construction May Be On Upswing but Is Still Painfully Slow
by Gus Jarvis
Apr 21, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 8 8 recommendations | email to a friend
While the construction industry may be past its 2010 low point, the number of permits issued suggest that this summer will still be far below the boom years.
Three Cups of Deceit?
by Peter Shelton
Apr 21, 2011 | 1 1 comments | 7 7 recommendations | email to a friend
Mountainfilm guest Greg Mortenson, author of the best seller Three Cups of Tea , has been investigated by “60 Minutes.”
Accused Baby Killer Pleads Guilty to Lesser Charge
by Beverly Corbell
Apr 21, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 3 3 recommendations | email to a friend
Montrose man accused of first degree murder in death of 14-month-old plea bargains to lesser charges that leave him facing 20 years in prison.
New Commercial Service to TEX Announced for This Summer
by Seth Cagin
Apr 21, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 6 6 recommendations | email to a friend
Great Lakes Airlines will add three round trips a week, arriving in Telluride at 7:45 p.m. and departing the next morning.
San Miguel Bicycling Alliance Plans for Pump Track
by Martinique Davis
Apr 21, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 5 5 recommendations | email to a friend
SMBA presents pump track concept to Telluride’s cycling community.
Ridgway Climbing Guide Battling Cancer in Denver
by Peter Shelton
Apr 21, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 8 8 recommendations | email to a friend
A fundraiser for cancer-stricken Ridgway climbing guide Bean Bowers is coming up April 28 in Boulder.
COMMUNITY BRIEFS
Montrose Rec District Introduces Online Registration for Summer Programs
by Watch Staff
Apr 21, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 7 7 recommendations | email to a friend
Sign up online for Montrose Rec District programs… Ouray Elks are hosting a golf tournament… Uncompahgre Clinic has received another grant… Seniors can enjoy lunches at community centers throughout...
Celebrate Earth Day With Stupid Band
by Watch Staff
Apr 21, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 3 3 recommendations | email to a friend
The 24th annual Stupid Band Earth Day Concert is April 23 at Montrose’s Turn of the Century Saloon. Bring $10 and a can of food.
Montrose Council Squabbles Over Economic Development Board
by Beverly Corbell
Apr 21, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 5 5 recommendations | email to a friend
Councilmember Patterson says Extra Aircraft deal no good.
Former DA Myrl Serra to Face Second Trial in Sex Case
by Beverly Corbell
Apr 21, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 7 7 recommendations | email to a friend
Former Montrose DA Myrl Serra has pled not guilty to a bail bond violation.
Meeker Man Sentenced in Moose Killing
by Watch Staff
Apr 21, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 3 3 recommendations | email to a friend
The investigation showed that Eady failed to report the incident in a timely manner.

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