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TRI-COUNTY BRIEFS
Forest Service Presents New Strategic Planning Rule
by Peter Shelton
May 15, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 4 4 recommendations | email to a friend
At tri-county government meeting, US Forest Service planners explain that organization's third try this century at pushing through a new and improved Strategic Planning Rule/Colorado Roadless Rule…...
Montrose Fire Chief Resigns With Little Notice
by Beverly Corbell
May 14, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 5 5 recommendations | email to a friend
Fire Chief Bob Pistor, in a surprise move, sent a letter of resignation letter to the board.
Telluride Academy Partners With National Inclusion Project
by Watch Staff
May 14, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 2 2 recommendations | email to a friend
Telluride Academy gains funding, training for children with disabilities.
LADY MINERS SOCCER
Telluride Succumbs to Longhorn Pressure
by Martinique Davis
May 14, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 5 5 recommendations | email to a friend
The previously undefeated THS girls soccer team loses in the first round of the state tournament.
Mountainfilm to Challenge Guests as Never Before
by Peter Shelton
May 12, 2011 | 1 1 comments | 7 7 recommendations | email to a friend
Mountainfilm 2011 will challenge guests as never before.
Climber, Skier Allison Kreutzen Killed on Sierra Peak
by Peter Shelton
May 12, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 9 9 recommendations | email to a friend
Beloved Ridgway/Ouray nurse/adventurer Allison Kreutzen died April 26, with her boyfriend Kip Garre, in an avalanche in California’s eastern Sierra.
Montrose Memorial Hospital Battle Continues
by Peter Shelton
May 12, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 3 3 recommendations | email to a friend
Teaser: A judge in Montrose told the Montrose County commissioners and the board of trustees of the Montrose Memorial Hospital to go back to negotiations to solve their differences.
COMMUNITY BRIEFS
LadyBugz Quilt Co. Opens Its Doors
by Watch Staff
May 12, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 3 3 recommendations | email to a friend
Lady Bugz opens...WISE women scholarships go to HIll, Johnson...THS graduate Childs awarded for work with INTERPOL.
Fervent Wishes Aside, Buffalo Springfield Date Is Rejected
by Thomas Wirth
May 11, 2011 | 9 9 comments | 5 5 recommendations | email to a friend
The Telluride Town Council determined that time was too short to reach a decision and there was too much conflict with Blues and Brews.
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The airport authority board met with the San Miguel County Commissioners in a joint meeting on Wednesday.
Airport Authority Nears Approval of Extended Operating Hours
by Seth Cagin
May 11, 2011 | 14 14 comments | 10 10 recommendations | email to a friend
San Miguel County and the airport board also agreed Wednesday to a process for future decisionmaking.
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A WET SLAB avalanche on April 30 swept into Peru Gulch near Montezuma, Colo., destroying a high-voltage tower that had been in place since the 1970s. The Colorado Avalanche Information Center warns that large, destructive spring avalanches are a real possibility this spring. (Courtesy photo)
CAIC Warns of Wet-Snow Avalanches
by Watch Staff
May 10, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 3 3 recommendations | email to a friend
While the southwestern part of the state lagged behind the northern and central mountains in snow depth for most of the winter, heavy snows in April have added to the potential for large slides.
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High tea in a former classroom of the historic Colona School.
Third Annual Tea and Traditions High Tea Fete Brings Back Memories, Brings Out Wallets
May 10, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 4 4 recommendations | email to a friend
The Colona Grange fundraiser pulls in $1,200 - and great period settings and costumes.
Telluride Tourism Board Introduces Program to Draw Group Business
by Seth Cagin
May 10, 2011 | 9 9 comments | 6 6 recommendations | email to a friend
Locals can sample an ‘experiential program’ by joining the ‘I Am Telluride Challenge’ on June 1.
Eating for Maximum Metabolic Efficiency
by Watch Staff
May 10, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 4 4 recommendations | email to a friend
Nutritionally Oriented Chiropractor Dr. Jason Bojar answers questions about the metabolic dangers of sugar and high fructose corn sweetener, and offers suggestions for minimizing them in your famil...
Tom McSheehy Comes to Wilkinson Library
by Martinique Davis
May 10, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 6 6 recommendations | email to a friend
Different forms of intelligence and the sensitive child: Two-part lecture comes to Telluride.
Lucy Boody, Caroline Lescroart to Head PARC
by Watch Staff
May 10, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 3 3 recommendations | email to a friend
The group placing sculpture in public spaces in Ridgway has named Lucy Boody and Caroline Lescroart as co-chairs for 2011.
Montrose Names Three Teachers of the Year
by Watch Staff
May 10, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 3 3 recommendations | email to a friend
Simo, Whitsell and Eccher share 2011 honors.

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