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Telluride Council Gives Final OK to Prairie Dog Conservation Plan
by Thomas Wirth
Jun 24, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 3 3 recommendations | email to a friend
The policy protects a 23-acre area as a prairie dog colony and permits dispersal outside its boundaries, but does not restrict other activities there.
Lessons From the Inside: McCurry at Cimarron Books
by Peter Shelton
Jun 24, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 3 3 recommendations | email to a friend
Ridgway author Dale McCurry will read from and sign copies of Letters From the Pen at Cimarron Books and Coffee, Sunday June 26, from 2-4 p.m.
Compassion for a World in Crisis
by Watch Staff
Jun 23, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 5 5 recommendations | email to a friend
The Telluride Institute has organized a three-day conference, Compassion for a World in Crisis, for Friday, July 8-Sunday, July 10, at the Sheridan Opera House.
Kim Montgomery Named Mountain Village Town Manager
by Watch Staff
Jun 23, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 4 4 recommendations | email to a friend
This position became vacant last month, upon the departure of Greg Sparks, who had filled the role for four years.
High Water and the Ridgway River Festival
by Watch Staff
Jun 23, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 3 3 recommendations | email to a friend
A raging Uncompahgre River will not keep the Ridgway River Festival from happening in full, on Saturday, June 25.
COMMUNITY BRIEFS
Ouray County Introduces Prescription Discount Card
by Watch Staff
Jun 23, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 4 4 recommendations | email to a friend
GMUG Seeks Forest Ecosystem Enhancement Proposals…Effort Underway to Help Family Who Lost Home to Fire…Fortuna Tierra Scholarship Invitational Golf Tournament July 12… Parkinson's Support Group…Our...
Broncos Country Caravan Comes Through Montrose Today
by Beverly Corbell
Jun 23, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 7 7 recommendations | email to a friend
Catch the Broncos’ cheerleaders and former defensive end Ebenezar Ekuban in Montrose.
Risk of Cornet Creek Flood Can Be Mitigated, but Not Ended
by Thomas Wirth
Jun 23, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 5 5 recommendations | email to a friend
The Town of Telluride has made improvements to help control a flood, but can’t eliminate the risk of a major one.
Brokers Say the Telluride Real Estate Market May Be on the Cusp of a Rebound
by Gus Jarvis
Jun 22, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 14 14 recommendations | email to a friend
Following a recent spike in the number of high-end sales in Vail and Aspen, Telluride could be next.
Telluride Wine Festival Kicks Off Thursday, June 23
by Watch Staff
Jun 19, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 5 5 recommendations | email to a friend
Attendees will have an opportunity to meet and mingle with distinguished chefs, sommeliers, presenters and winemakers, while enjoying live music and the breathtaking views from La Piazza.
Tales Told by Antarctic Sea Ice
by Colin Skinner, Telluride Science Research Center Science Communications Intern
Jun 19, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 5 5 recommendations | email to a friend
Modern scientists working in Antarctica are adventurers. Dr. Ted Maksym, of the British Antarctic Survey, is one of them; he delivers the debut Telluride Science Research Center Town Talk on June 21.
SK81435 Revs Up for Summer
by Watch Staff
Jun 19, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 5 5 recommendations | email to a friend
Telluride Camp for skateboarders starts next week.
July 18, 1951-June 11, 2011
Marianne Margaret Hamilton
by Watch Staff
Jun 19, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 8 8 recommendations | email to a friend
'Thank you for celebrating life with me all these years in this fabulous, beautiful Blessed Place.'
New International Festival Set for Downtown Montrose
by Beverly Corbell
Jun 19, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 10 10 recommendations | email to a friend
The aims of the new music and food festival are to bring cultural diversity back downtown and keep people in town over the Fourth.
Mountain Village Announces Dates for Farmers and Artists Market
by Watch Staff
Jun 19, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 3 3 recommendations | email to a friend
Another farmers market opens in the regions, this one Telluride Mountain Village, on Wednesday nights in conjunction with Sunset Concerts, as well as select Saturdays.
Hot Yoga Comes to Telluride
by Martinique Davis
Jun 19, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 7 7 recommendations | email to a friend
Shantihi Yoga now has hot yoga studios in both Telluride and Ridgway.
Telluride Families Are Fortunate in the Number of Summer Activities for Children
by J. James McTigue
Jun 19, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 6 6 recommendations | email to a friend
Studies show that summer enrichment keeps kids at grade level.
Downtown Development Offers Director Job to City Planner
by Beverly Corbell
Jun 19, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 9 9 recommendations | email to a friend
'It’s just a matter of thinking about the terms and talking about it with my family."
Sentencing Hearing for Tim DeChristopher Delayed
by Gus Jarvis
Jun 16, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 6 6 recommendations | email to a friend
The group Peaceful Uprising will still stage actions of support and solidarity on June 23.

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