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REC CENTER PROPONENTS (from left) architect Chuck Musgrave, Montrose Recreation District Executive Director Ken Sherbenou, and operational planning consultant John Barnholt, of GreenPlay LLC, flanked sketch plans of a proposed community rec center, presented to citizens last week at the Montrose High School cafeteria. (Photo by Peter Shelton)
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A plan for an ambitious new Community Recreation Center was presented to Montrose citizens last week.
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A semi-permanent tent in downtown Telluride will the have capacity for more than 700, providing a venue for weddings, fundraisers, corporate events, parties, and more.
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Annual craft show at Pavilion offers all handmade items.
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“Our community has great stories to tell of helping and impacting people’s lives,” said Paul Major, president of the Telluride Foundation.
RAISE YOU FIVE – Proceeds from the Texas Hold ‘Em table at Denim & Diamonds contributed to the care and feeding of about 40 horses through the winter. (Photo by Beverly Corbell)
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Fundraiser helps neglected horses get through winter, but more funding needed.
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TASP football fundraiser...Rockfall work on 550 suspended...Dial-a-ride service fees increase...Matt Beaudin Joins TASP
FIRST TRACKS WEDNESDAY! – (Left to right) Telluride Ski and Snowboard Club racers Hayden Fake, Maddie Gumerman, Anna Fake and Jayleen Troutwin grabbed the first chair of the 2011/12 Telluride ski season during Wednesday’s Donation Day soft opening of the Telluride Ski Resort. All proceeds from $25 lift tickets benefited TSSC. (Photo by Brett Schreckengost)
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Telluride Ski Resort opens for 2011-2012 season – with a bumper crop of snow!
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Ridgway’s Resource Hosts Holiday Event
…‘Meet Me Downtown’ Starts Friday, in Montrose… Telluride Holiday Arts Bazaar Next Weekend… Montrose Community Band Annual Christmas Concert.
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Two months on, credit card fraud continues to be a problem for residents in Ouray County, and some are having their data stolen again and again.
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The arrest affidavit of former Montrose resident Raul Perez-Ramirez, captured last week after being a fugitive for 26 years, reveals details of the shooting that led to his arrest.
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Scenes from the 2011 USA Pro Cycling Challenge
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The 2012 USA Pro Cycling Challenge could bring visitors and global attention to the San Juans.
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Eva Shoen
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Marquis' murder of Eva Shoen in 1990 shocked the Telluride community.
DOG PARK COMING – An aerial photo shows lines where fences will be built the week after Thanksgiving to establish Montrose’s first dog park. Located just north of the duck pond in Baldridge Park, the park will include one acre for big dogs and a half-acre for small dogs. (Courtesy of the City of Montrose)
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Montrose will have its first dog park in about two weeks.
EQUINE HELPERS – Dream Catcher Therapy Center and End of the Trail Rescue Sanctuary in Olathe help children and adults with disabilities and gives shelter to abused and neglected horses. A benefit for the nonprofit, the annual Denim & Diamonds Fundraiser, will be held at the Montrose Pavilion from 6 to 9 p.m. Casino games, dinner, dancing and more for the $20 ticket price, at the door or any location of Alpine Bank. (Photo courtesy of Kathy Hamm)
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High rollers are wanted for Saturday's casino-themed fundraiser.
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SAN JUAN COUNTY Commissioner Pete McKay traced the boundary line of the proposed San Juans Wilderness expansion on a map last week at a “listening session” in Silverton sponsored by Rep. Scott Tipton. (Photo by Samantha Wright)
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Rep. Scott Tipton keeps on listening to his constituents, but hasn’t indicated which way he’ll swing on wilderness bill.
COLO. REP. DON CORAM at a Republican luncheon in Montrose on Wednesday. (Courtesy photo)
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Coram told a crowd of about 50 of the party faithful that he was proud that he had helped bring some bipartisan bills forward in the legislature, and helped kill a lot of bad bills.
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Montrose Police Chief Tom Chinn appealed to the council to pass the ordinance, to “help to mitigate and manage any type of emergency, disaster or civil disorder that [we] could possibly have here i...
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The proposed 2012 budget for Montrose County garnered mixed reviews from the public at a presentation this week.
ALL FOR ONE – Telluride’s high school volleyball team capped a successful season with a consolation win at the State Tournament last week. (Courtesy photo)
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Telluride and Norwood both sent volleyball teams to State this year, giving both programs bragging rights as one of the Elite Eight teams in their division.
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DISCUS THROWER Lance Brooks competed in the 2012 London Olympics. (Photo by Steve DeAutremont)
RESEARCH ASSISTANTS – Ridgway High School students (left to right) Jack Middleton, Abel Lannan and Tashi Hackett presented the results of their research on possible sister cities to Ridgway Town Council last week. Mountain towns in Costa Rica, El Salvador and Dominican Republic made the cut. Next step: contact. (Photo by Peter Shelton)
MAIN STREET GELATO – A+Y Design Gallery owners Adam and Yesenia Duncan offered up gelato samples from behind their Italian-imported gelato case Monday morning. Along with unique furniture and fine art, the two offer 22 flavors of locally-made gelato. (Photo by Gus Jarvis)
BUILDING OPTIMISM – Tom How (left) and Daniel Key of Sjoden Wood Designs worked on a new home in the Cobble Creek Golf Community Tuesday morning. The spec home is being built under the direction of contractor Bert Welz, who said he’s optimistic for the region’s construction trade. (Photo by William Woody)
GROWTH INVESTMENT – Students took advantage of a "living classroom" at the Telluride School's new Grow Dome this spring. The Dome, which will be open to the public for tours Wednesday, May 22, was funded in part by a Telluride Medical Center's Physical Education Program (PEP) grant. (Courtesy photos)
HEADED TO PLAYOFFS - Montrose High Shoo0l's Jake Kastendieck fielded a ground ball last Saturday during the team’s 10-0 victory over Woodland Park. The Indians advance to the state 4A quarterfinals this Friday at Cherokee Trail High School against Valor Christian. (Photo by William Woody)
PINHEADS, PIXELLATED – The Pinhead Institute holds its annual fundraiser, entitled Minecraft Mania,at the Sheridan Opera House this Sunday, May 19. (Courtesy photo)
TELLURIDE IN 1910 – A hypothetical model of the main street facades, made up of buildings throughout the region, the television producers are proposing to build for the production of "When Calls the Heart." (Courtesy image)