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Montrose City Council Selects Finalists for City Manager Job
by Beverly Corbell
Apr 30, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 4 4 recommendations | email to a friend
The public is invited to meet Montrose City Manager finalists next week.
Temple Grandin Visits Ridgway, Telluride
by Marta Tarbell
Apr 28, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 11 11 recommendations | email to a friend
Animal behaviorist/autism ambassador Temple Grandin visits Ouray and San Miguel counties.
Aspen to Buy Power From Ridgway Dam?
by Peter Shelton
Apr 28, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 7 7 recommendations | email to a friend
A long-anticipated hydro power project at the Ridgway Dam got its first public airing this week in Ridgway.
Lineups for Free Ridgway Town Park Concerts
by Watch Staff
Apr 28, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 5 5 recommendations | email to a friend
Ridgway’s free summer concert series announced participating bands this week.
Trojans Head to Montrose Invitational Friday
by Peter Shelton
Apr 28, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 6 6 recommendations | email to a friend
Trojan track and field athletes continued to improve at Cowboy Invitational in Gunnison.
Fairground Master Plan Public Hearing Set for May 2
by Gus Jarvis
Apr 28, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 5 5 recommendations | email to a friend
It’s been over a year since the county launched Master Plan updating process and public input is needed.
With Two Hantavirus Cases Reported Already, State Health Officials Offer Tips for Avoiding Exposure
by Watch Staff
Apr 28, 2011 | 1 1 comments | 8 8 recommendations | email to a friend
Two hantavirus cases, one fatal, reported so far this year. Death is the result in roughly 50 percent of cases, so precautions are necessary…
COMMUNITY BRIEFS
Women’s Business Alliance of Colorado Hosts Third Meeting
by Watch Staff
Apr 28, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 3 3 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 | 13 13 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 | 7 7 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 | 7 7 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 | 11 11 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 | 7 7 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 | 15 15 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 | 4 4 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 | 9 9 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 | 8 8 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 | 4 4 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 | 7 7 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.

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