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BOTTLENECK – The Colorado Department of Transportation will replace the Leopard Creek bridge at the T-shaped intersection of Colorado State highways 145 and 62 this summer with a bridge that’s wide enough to hold two lanes of traffic and a turn lane, with better turning angles and dedicated turning lanes, as well. It’s welcome news for commuters using the intersection where traffic often bottlenecks during rush hour. (Photo by Brett Schreckengost)
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Bids came in too high for construction of the Society Turn roundabout this summer but don’t worry, there are plenty of other road construction projects slated for this summer.
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Yet another round in an ongoing six-year legal battle unfolds in a Denver courtroom.
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Community leaders in Ouray will add their voices to a new regional health care discussion next Thursday.
STATE CHAMP – Montrose High School senior Geordon Hudson was named the Colorado Class 4A 145-pound state championship this past weekend. (Photo by Joel Blocker)
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Along with the first place finish for Georgon Hudson, Montrose High Finishes Fifth at State Wrestling Tournament.
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Two of the five participants in the Sept. 6-7 Norwood home invasion – Brisa Felix-Gonzales and her husband, Juan Carresco-Lopez – plead guilty to felony charges.
IPHONOGRAPHY – This installation, titled “Light Impressions: A Celebration of iPhone Photography,” featuring iPhone photographs taken by 40 artists, goes on display at the Palm Theatre next week, for the two-day TEDxTellurideLive event, Feb. 29-March 1. (Courtesy photo)
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TEDxTellurideLive simulcast screens at the Palm Wed., Feb. 29-Thursday, March 1
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Food safety classes…Radon Awareness Class in the West End…Skin cancer screening clinic honors Gary Wright…Top Gear America Features Ouray County.
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Montrose County’s application was different from others submitted to the state, but perhaps it more closely followed the guidelines.
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The only question left: Who’s going to be the headliner?
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Montrose Downtown Development Authority businesses, property owners and residents are invited to learn about a new Plan of Development.
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BACK ON THE MOUNTAIN – Former Telluride resident Daniel Fulton, seriously injured in a December 2010 collision with a tree while snowboarding, returned to Telluride Mountain Saturday, with the Telluride Adaptive Sports Program. (Photo by Brett Schreckengost)
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Telluride Adaptive Sports Program provides recreational opportunities to disabled veterans this week during its Winter Adventure Camp.
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Ridgway’s Town Council ratified its Comprehensive Plan and Parks and Trails Plan at last week’s meeting.
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Telski CEO Dave Riley argues that a tax on tickets would not be equitable.
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Montrose Rec District is going after a GOCO Grant to fund field improvements, a sensory playground, river trails and an adult fitness area at Ute and McNeil parks.
DONATION – The Western Slope 4-Wheelers Association presented San Juan County officials with a $625 donation for the Alpine Ranger Project at the U.S. Forest Service office in Delta on Wednesday, Feb. 8. Hinsdale County received an identical donation last Friday. Pictured from left: San Juan County Administrator William Tookey, San Juan County Commissioners Ernie Kuhlman and Pete McKay, and 4-Wheelers land use representative Ken Emery. (Courtesy photo)
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Four-wheel enthusiasts are helping keep a backcountry ranger program chugging along.
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Nate, Hilary and Ben Soules
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A memorial service will be held Saturday, Feb. 18, at 12 p.m., at St. Patrick’s Church, for Nate Soules.
BEYOND PEAK OIL – Wayne Pandorf of Ouray spoke to a full house at the Ridgway Community Center last week about the Transition Towns movement and its ideas for sustainability and flexibility in a world that will rely less and less on fossil fuels. (Photo by Peter Shelton)
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A five-year-old movement begun in England, Transition Towns has inspired over 160 communities worldwide, including Boulder and Bayfield, to become more sustainable and more flexible.
LIEFELONG DEMOCRAT Mike McLachlan, a former Durango District Attorney, made his candidacy for House District 59 official last Thursday. (Courtesy photo)
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J. Paul Brown will face a fierce battle against a Democratic candidate in November. The question is, which one?
GREEN PARTY – Commissioner Art Goodtimes announced last week his plans to run for his fifth term as San Miguel County Commissioner. (Courtesy photo)
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District 3 San Miguel County Commissioner says the county has done a responsible job and considering the difficult economic times, the county remains in great shape.
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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)