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City of Montrose May Ship Recyclables to Front Range
by William Woody
May 06, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 5 5 recommendations | email to a friend
The City of Montrose is initiating emergency recycling delivery after it could no longer ship to the SMARTS facility near Telluride as it undergoes improvements.
Montrose Fire District Secures Funds for New Radio Equipment
by Watch Staff
May 05, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 5 5 recommendations | email to a friend
The upgraded equipment will increase the center's functionality, operational stability and enhance the interface between dispatchers and emergency response personnel, including law enforcement, EMS...
Two Early Morning Earthquakes Rumble Near Ridgway
by Gus Jarvis
May 02, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 5 5 recommendations | email to a friend
A USGS geophysicist said they were the smallest magnitude earthquakes anyone “can actually feel.”
Valuations to Clobber Region's Libraries in 2014
by Peter Shelton
May 02, 2013 | 2 2 comments | 7 7 recommendations | email to a friend
Libraries around the region are facing a big funding shortfall in 2014 as revenues from property taxes drop.
OURAY COUNTY BRIEFS | Citizens Demand More Time on Visual Impacts
by Peter Shelton
May 02, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 4 4 recommendations | email to a friend
Ouray BOCC looks at visual impacts, again, along with high-country road signs, and Amendment 64 (recreational marijuana).
Wilderness Bill Redux in ENR Subcommittee
by Samantha Wright
May 02, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 4 4 recommendations | email to a friend
In his testimony, Udall stressed the bill’s grassroots origins and potential economic and environmental benefits to the region.
Montrose Sheriff Seeks Information on Dog Shooting
by Watch Staff
May 01, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 3 3 recommendations | email to a friend
The dog was found to have sustained and survived a gunshot to the head from a small caliber firearm.
TMRAO Is Now Colorado Flights Alliance
by Gus Jarvis
Apr 30, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 3 3 recommendations | email to a friend
While its core mission to attract and retain air service to the region remains the same, the organization is taking an expanded outlook to engage the larger economic region.
UPDATED: No Decision on Gravel Pit Special Use Permit
by Gus Jarvis
Apr 26, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 4 4 recommendations | email to a friend
Thursday’s hearing before a capacity of community members in Friendship Hall, brought forth dozens of comments and concerns, both pro and con.
New Chamber of Commerce for Telluride Business Community
by Gus Jarvis
Apr 25, 2013 | 3 3 comments | 4 4 recommendations | email to a friend
The Telluride Region Chamber of Commerce will operate as an umbrella organization, representing its membership and providing a host of much-needed products and services.
Cost of Pandora Water System Project Continues To Mount
by Samantha Wright
Apr 25, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 2 2 recommendations | email to a friend
Telluride Public Works Project Manager Karen Guglielmone projects that this year’s portion of the project will come in $500,000 over-budget.
Future of Basin Clinic Remains Uncertain
by Gus Jarvis
Apr 25, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 2 2 recommendations | email to a friend
With its management agreement with the Montrose Memorial Hospital coming to an end on July 31, the Basin Clinic Board is desperately seeking a way to keep its rural clinic , located in Naturita, op...
Ouray County Mud Fest Roars Into Action This Weekend
by Samantha Wright
Apr 25, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 2 2 recommendations | email to a friend
There will be 4X4 competitions, freestyle motocross demos, and a high-octane NSPA-sanctioned truck pull, plus a Mud Run 5K, mud volleyball, mud tug o’ war, mud horseshoes and a host of clean and di...
Remembering Jim Davidson
by Art Goodtimes
Apr 25, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 10 10 recommendations | email to a friend
Telluride native Jim Davidson, founder of the iconic San Miguel Journal, died at home in Crestone, surrounded by his family, on Sunday, April 21.
The Long Road Home
by William Woody
Apr 25, 2013 | 1 1 comments | 4 4 recommendations | email to a friend
Heath and Jesse McCombs joined the Army after graduating from Montrose High School, well over a decade ago. Today, thanks to a boost from the Warrior Resource Center, their new business, Montrose A...
After No-Show, Dismissal Sought of Appeal for Dutch
by William Woody
Apr 24, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 2 2 recommendations | email to a friend
Attorneys representing the City of Montrose are seeking the dismissal of an appeal by the owner of the 107-pound American Allaunt canine named Dutch sentenced to death after attacking a woman last ...
UPDATED: Victim in April 23 Collision Identified
by Watch Staff
Apr 23, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 6 6 recommendations | email to a friend
Montrose resident Blaine Tankersley died in an accident in the southbound lane of Colo. Hwy. 550 early Tuesday morning.
3D Seismic Project Approved for Lands Near Dove Creek
by Gus Jarvis
Apr 21, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 6 6 recommendations | email to a friend
Explosive charges will send energy waves into the earth and the reflected waves will be recorded on the surface and then processed to provide an underground geologic profile map.

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