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Telluride Foundation Contributes Money for Purchase
The Pandora Water Treatment Plant bid process continued to stand up to scrutiny in District Court last week.
With the Telluride Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant solar photovoltaic array on the cusp of completion, Telluride will set its sights on micro-hydro renewable energy projects.
Kent Bridges with daughter Kalli, age 7. (Courtesy photo)
Raised a 'Western man,' he was proud of having spent his life in Oregon, Utah, Texas and Colorado.

NEW BEAN- Steaming Bean owner/bartender Ben Steenblik put the finishing touch on a hot chocolate peppermint drink, and served up a red peper bagel with hummus, tomato and cheese from the non-traditional apres-ski menu at the re-invented, shabby-chic Bean.(Photos by Brett Schreckengost)
The reinvention of a Telluride institution: The Steaming Bean takes on Telluride’s nightlife.
In 2010, we saw the flattening out and beginning of a potential economic recovery in Telluride.
NEW OURAY COMMISSIONER Mike Fedel shared a laugh Tuesday with fellow commissioners Heidi Albritton (left) and Lynn Padgett. “We don’t bite,” Albritton said, “we just scratch.” (Photo by Peter Shelton)
Ouray BOCC welcomes new board member Mike Fedel, elects Heidi Albritton chair, and considers the soaring demand for social services in a poor economy.
37-year-old Andrew Steven Kondracki dies of undetermined causes at his father’s home in Trout Lake.
Support your emergency response teams (EMS/SAR) Saturday, Jan. 15, at the Lifesavers Ball fundraiser.
The State of the Town of Telluride… Telluride Council Urges Lower San Miguel Instream Flow… More Support for Wild and Scenic Status
Learn about San Miguel County’s approach to hazard mitigation planning … Health screenings/health fairs to be held … Be the first to know of a road closure … Scholarships awarded.

Myrl Serra
Montrose DA resigns to ‘save taxpayers’ money.

DESERT BIGHORN SHEEP scamper from trailers after being released just north of the Big Gypsum Valley in Montrose County on Dec. 17, 2010. These sheep were trapped from a herd of about 150 animals in the Slickrock area on Dec. 16. The 15 sheep were released in an area to the north to help augment a small herd in the middle Dolores River Canyon. (Photo courtesy of Brad Banulis, Colorado Division of Wildlife)
Desert Bighorns transplanted to prime bighorn habitat in the Middle Dolores River Canyon.
Weehawken's Children's Chorale Revs Up ... Telluride Festival of the Arts Announces Dates and Call for Entries … Applications are being accepted for the Aspen Guard Station Artist-in-Residence Prog...

VALLEY FLOOR PRAIRIE DOG (File photo)
Lethal means to control the prairie dogs population have been 'taken off the table.'
Nathan Yager, 39, is facing murder charges. (Courtesy photo)
A special bank account has been set up for couple’s 15-month-old daughter.
FUNNY WHODUNIT — The Magic Circle Players rehearsed scenes last from The Gazebo, a comedy/murder mystery spoof by Alec Coppel set to open Jan. 14 and run through Jan. 30 at the Magic Circle Theater on South 12th Street in Montrose. From left are Jim Hougnon, Nick Hoppner, Judy Wind, Jason McCay and Christina Gonzales. For ticket information call 249-7838. (Photo courtesy of Magic Circle Players)
Plot of The Gazebo spoofs murder mystery mix-ups
Ice Festival gets its axe in gear.
MOGULS MOGUL - Telluride's Zak Watkins (center) took the Dual Moguls prize at the U.S. Ski Team Selection event in Steamboat Springs. Second place went to Brian Zemba of Killington, Vt. (left); third was Bradley Wilson of Salt Lake City, Ut. (Photo by Caleb Martin)
Although U.S. Ski Team spots eluded them, TSSC mogulists rose to the occasion at high-level Selections event
FOX MEETS MAN – Sid Pope eyed Red Fox, by Ridgway sculptor Michael McCullough, a bronze on display outside Amber Art Boutique, on North Lena Street, owned by Pope’s daughter. Several more sculptures are being planned on private land as an introduction to future sculptures that will be installed on city owned property. (Photo by Peter Shelton)
Locals put sculptures on private property, but public art is next.
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SAFETY FIRST – Surrounded by students, Gov. Hickenlooper signed a bill into law at Ouray School on Thursday afternoon that seeks to enhance school safety across Colorado by providing support at the state level to hire more school resource officers. (Photo by Samantha Wright)
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)
