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MOTHER’S TALE – Chuck Christie’s public art sculpture contains more than 300 pounds of nails. (Photo by Carolyn Bellavance)
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Montrose PAX features ‘Mother’s Tale’ by Delta sculptor Chuck Christie.
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SMPA Calls for board nominations in District Two...PEAKS donates to Habitat for Humanity...Harlem Ambassadors play Telluride March 2…Chili Cookoff set for Feb. 27...
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Airlifted to Denver Hospital Tuesday, Feb. 22, after he hit a tree while skiing in Breckenridge.
COMING SOON – The main stage of the historic Wright Opera House will soon be transformed as part of an overall building renovation thanks to the fundraising efforts of Friends of the Wright Opera House. Ridgway-based
architect Douglas Macfarlane has been selected to lead the design effort. (File photo)
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‘Doug’s expertise will help us hit the ground running in devising the overall project plan.’
SMUGGLERS NO MORE – The big sign was still up as of Wednesday morning, but the sign over the door of Smugglers on Ogden Road in Montrose has been taken down since the restaurant and bar went into foreclosure last week. Telluride and Grand Junction locations were not affected. (Photo by Beverly Corbell)
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Closing of Smuggler’s in Montrose has no apparent affect on Telluride, Junction locations.
FARMERS MARKET – After moving to Oxbow Crossing at the south end of town last summer because of downtown construction, the Montrose Farmers Market will move back to South First Street this year, with the full support of the city and the Downtown Development Authority. The market begins May 14 and will continue throughout the summer. (Courtesy photos)
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The farmers market has been moved to several different locations in its 35-year history and the ultimate goal is to find a building that will house the market year round.
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Mountain Village Director of Administrative Services and Town Clerk Kim Montgomery has added Assistant Town Manager to her list of responsibilities.
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Ken Haynes of Norwood wants to create a regional food hub. A feasibility study is currently underway to determine how to supply locally produced food to schools, retail businesses, restaurants and ...
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While some are raising eyebrows at the idea of converting active open space for hotbeds, the Mountain Village Town Council sees purpose in the controversial action.
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Ouray County commissioners received some very good news from Washington, D.C., this week.
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Ski Area Recreation Opportunity Enhancement Act of 2011, if approved, will amend the National Forest Ski Area Permit Act of 1986.
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After a few very dry years, architecturally speaking, some Telluride architects are optimistic about 2011.
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TFF Presents Rabbit Hole tonight at the Nugget … Sculpture in Ridgway welcomes support … Squidshow Theatre’s epic adventure
PHUONG & SUE – Phuong Nguyen and Sue Hansen took part in a lively discussion about the future of downtown Montrose Tuesday night, sponsored by the Downtown Development Authority.(Photo by Beverly Corbell)
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The final plan will no doubt call for capital improvements, which the DDA will help underwrite, thanks to a mill levy that voters approved last spring.
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Deer die after being chased by dogs in Ridgway; DOW reminds dogowners that allowing dogs to chase wildlife is grounds for being shot on sight.
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The Telluride Mountain School senior becomes the second-ever 17-year-old to take top honors in the Pro division at the 26th Annual Legendary Mt. Baker Banked Slalom.
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Colorado-spawned Polyethnic Cajun Slamgrass heavies Leftover Salmon, with Elephant Revival, Come to Mountain village Ballroom Friday
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Head to Priest Lake Saturday for the Butch Cassidy Chase and Barbecue.
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Montrose tries out 4-day, 10-hour schedule for city offices.
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Law enforcement officials in San Miguel County are searching for the whereabouts of 33-year-old Matthew Busker, who was reported missing on Monday. (Courtesy photo_
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)