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MADE IT! – The South Pole Proof of Concept Traverse returned to McMurdo Station on January 14, 2006 after its 2,056-mile round trip. (Photo courtesy John Wright)
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Silverton mining consultant John Wright is publishing a book, Blazing Ice , about his team’s road building in Antarctica.
ON THE RIVERFRONT – Montrose resident Kenny Robinson fishes along a section of the Uncompahgre
River that recently became public. The one-acre parcel is part of a 35-acre piece that was acquired by the
City of Montrose and Delta Montrose Electric Association on Friday, April 20. (Photo by Joel Blocker)
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A one-mile stretch of the Uncompahgre River goes public.
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Fair organizers are adding the excitement of a demolition derby to an already action packed lineup of fun at this year’s San Miguel Basin Fair and Rodeo, coming July 20-28.
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Montrose County is awarded court costs from its July 2011 victory
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MAKIN’ MUCK – Local Jeepers got out on the Mudfest course for a trial run at the Ouray County Fairgrounds last weekend. Mud, rocks, hills and tire obstacles challenged the enthusiastic testers. Organizers say planning for the April 28 event is going great guns, with over $25,000 in cash and in-kind donations so far and sponsors lining up. The 4x4 Mud Run begins at 9 a.m. Saturday. (Photos by Samantha Wright and courtesy photos)
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Mud madness at the Ouray County Fairgrounds.
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A study indicates Montrose County’s pay scale doesn't match its competitors.
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Joe Ryan’s struggles with the USFS over permits for his San Juan Hut System are ongoing.
COMING BACK? – Naturita residents are campaigning to restore the historic Uranium Drive-In sign. (Photo by John Keller)
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During the uranium mining boom times, the Uranium Drive-In was the place to be. The Town of Naturita hopes to bring those memories to life by restoring historic sign.
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The Sheriff Department’s theory is that the perpetrators found the keys to the stolen vehicle inside the house on County Road 17 that they allegedly burgled on March 26.
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Fishing for Dollars!... 5th Annual Ridgway River Festival Call for Sponsors…Michelle Haynes Named Director of Region 10 Area Agency on Aging…Brent Robert Harris, Josephine Katlyn Bush, Jessica Mari...
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The communications officer for the Denver District Attorney’s Office issues a terse statement in the ongoing sex assault case involving Norwood students.
TRADITION ON HOLD – The annual Norwood horse races bring in about 300 people a day to the San Miguel County Fairgrounds, but financial restraints have forced the annual event to be put on hold. (File photo)
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“There is no blame, no shame. We'll just come back bigger and better next year,” says Tamara K. Dargavel, president of the San Juan Horse Racing Association, about the cancellation of this year’s N...
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The National Park Service has decided not to include a ban on guided climbing in its draft Wilderness and Backcountry Management Plan for Black Canyon.
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See Spot Run, at the soon-to-open Ouray Dog Park
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Montrose citizens get community insight during a weekly forum.
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The combined ballot for the Telluride Fire Protection District and the Telluride Hospital District has been mailed, and must be returned by Tuesday, May 8, at 7 p.m.
LEANNA JOHNSON'S winning poster. (Courtesy image)
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Montrose graphic artist Leanna Johnson won the national contest to design the poster for this year’s second-annual USA Pro Cycling Challenge.
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A conference in Ridgway explored solutions to the disparity in broadband service between urban and rural areas of Colorado.
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Montrose County submits costs for latest battle with JetAway Aviation, returns to court Thursday
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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)