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Telluride Regional Receives “Outstanding Airport” Award … School District CEO Takes State Honors
A mountain-climbing Montrose couple has published a new photo book.
Charlie and Diane Winger share their love of outdoor adventures…‘Who Framed Roger Rabbit’ Sunday at the Palm with Special Guest screenwriter Jeff Price…

PROPOSED House Districts.
After a redistricting proposal was rejected by the Colorado Supreme Court, a new proposal for state House Districts has less impact on southwestern Colorado.
A look at Telluride’s regional wastewater treatment facility.
ELIZABETH ‘LILY’ SCULLY, RDH, operates her ‘dental spa,’ Mountain Oasis Dental Hygiene, out of Montrose’s Mainstreet Essentials Day Spa. (Photo by Brett Schreckengost)
Next time you need a dental cleaning, try the dental spa at Mountain Oasis Dental Hygiene, located in Montrose’s Mainstreet Essentials Day Spa.
With two locations in Montrose and Telluride, Kitchen and Bath Designs is a hit, even in a bad economy.
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)
A plan for an ambitious new Community Recreation Center was presented to Montrose citizens last week.
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.
Annual craft show at Pavilion offers all handmade items.
“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)
Fundraiser helps neglected horses get through winter, but more funding needed.
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)
Telluride Ski Resort opens for 2011-2012 season – with a bumper crop of snow!
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.
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.
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.
The 2012 USA Pro Cycling Challenge could bring visitors and global attention to the San Juans.
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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)
