news
COURT HEARING – The victim in the Nov. 14 attack cried as Montrose Municipal Court Judge Richard Brown detailed the serious injuries she sustained in the attack from Dutch. Her expenses are now approximately $28,000, for medical treatment in the aftermath the attack. The judge ruled that Dutch should be euthanized. (Photos by William Woody)
Feb 21, 2013 | 0 
| 5 
| 
| 5 |
With thousands signing petitions pleading for mercy, an appeal will be filed.
TAB CATWALK - From left to right: Maddie Johnson, Chambri Swartz, Leah Villaranda and Jessica Nelson in formation, wearing dresses from El Salvador. The Telluride High School Aids Benefit Fashion show takes place Thursday, Feb. 21, at 6 p.m. at the Palm Theater. All clothing will be auctioned after the show. (Photo by Dale Kondracki)
Feb 21, 2013 | 0 | 4 |
| 4 |
Filling the seats at the Palm Theatre, the student-led, student-run fashion show has become a big fundraiser for the Telluride Aids Benefit’s educational initiatives.
Feb 21, 2013 | 0 | 0 |
| 0 |
In a unanimous vote, the U.S. House of Representatives passed a measure to streamline small-hydro licensing requirements.
DARK MATTERS – Members and visitors of the Black Canyon Astronomical Society at a lecture on dark matter during the group's first meeting of the year, in Montrose. (Photo by William Woody)
Feb 18, 2013 | 0 | 5 |
| 5 |
With regular programs at the Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park, Ridgway State Park and in the area’s schools throughout the school year, the club and its 31 members, from Silverton to the...
MAYOR Thomas Smits spoke during a joint city and county meeting last week in Montrose. City councilors and the Montrose County Commissioners generally agreed that it would be a good idea for the two entities to cooperate on more road and bridge projects in the future. (Photo by William Woody)
Feb 17, 2013 | 0 | 2 |
| 2 |
At a meeting last week, the City of Montrose and Montrose County agreed to work together on future road and bridge projects.
Feb 16, 2013 | 0 | 3 |
| 3 |
After winning the TVA contest, local Lara Young’s concept, “a home for your goggle,” will hit shelves at outdoor retailers across the world in the fall.
SOUTHERN CHARM – Just one of 40 different strains of medical marijuana now available at Acme Healing Center of Ridgway. Acme General Manager David Niccum frequently recommends this hybrid bud to cancer patients as a treatment for such symptoms as stress, depression and loss of appetite; users report that it makes them feel happy, uplifted and energetic. (Photo by Samantha Wright)
Feb 16, 2013 | 0 | 28 |
| 28 |
The goods – 40 different strains of medical grade marijuana as well as infused products, edibles and hash concentrates – are kept under lock and key in a small, secure room.
Feb 14, 2013 | 0 | 4 |
| 4 |
Wilderness supporters across the region on Thursday applauded Sen. Mark Udall’s reintroduction of the San Juan Mountains Wilderness Bill, piece of grassroots legislation that would federally preser...
COURT HEARING - Veteran Jeremiah Aguilar, Dutch's owner, broke down in tears in court on Thursday. (Photo by William Woody)
Feb 14, 2013 | 0 | 3 |
| 3 |
Montrose Municipal Court Judge Richard Brown, saying he was "not willing to take the risk" of letting Dutch live to bite again, upheld a court order that the dog be euthanized.
Feb 14, 2013 | 0 | 3 |
| 3 |
An up-for-assignment seat on the Wilkinson Library Board of Directors will now be filled on March 6.
OUT STANDING IN HIS FIELD – Former Ridgway Mayor Pat Willits, with Rio the black lab, at the Yankee Girl head frame on Red Mountain Pass. Willits is being honored by the Ridgway-Ouray Community Council as its 2013 Outstanding Citizen. (Courtesy photo)
Feb 14, 2013 | 0 | 4 |
| 4 |
Whether Pat Willits is managing a controversial mining cleanup, a tension-filled town council meeting or the rebirth of the Sherbino Theater, he typically proceeds with a cool head and an easy smile.
ROUNDTABLE – From left; Montrose County commissioners, David White and Gary Ellis; County Manager Rick Eckert; Montrose County Sheriff Rick Dunlap, Montrose City councilors Bob Nicholson, Carol McDermott and Kathy Ellis; and City Manager Bill Bell listened while County Road and Bridge Director Brian Wilson spoke at last week’s joint meeting. (Photo by William Woody)
Feb 14, 2013 | 2 | 6 |
| 6 |
It was generally agreed upon by members of the two entities that they would work together to fight any federal regulations that they potentially see as infringing on the rights of Americans.
Feb 14, 2013 | 0 | 3 |
| 3 |
Three men in the Norwood area who admitted to being involved with poaching two mule deer bucks have paid hefty fines and may lose their hunting privileges for many years.
Feb 14, 2013 | 0 | 3 |
| 3 |
According to Telluride Ski and Golf Co. spokesman, the “impact” of the collision caused injuries that led to a Flight for Life to St. Mary’s Hospital, in Grand Junction.
HIGHER EDUCATION – Colorado Mesa University nursing instructor Cathy Feller delivered a lecture Wednesday morning in Montrose. A master planning phase for an expanded campus in downtown Montrose is beginning with an intent to expand learning opportunities that would attract students from around the state and country. (Photo by William Woody)
Feb 13, 2013 | 0 | 3 |
| 3 |
A downtown campus would provide opportunities to students living in the region and might also draw students from around the state and country.
VISIONARY – Caldera CEO John Bryan, pictured here at the Camp Bird Mine, has a vision for designing a model for how responsible mining can be conducted. This vision includes helping to address water pollution problems at historic abandoned mines in the area. (Photo by Samantha Wright)
Feb 13, 2013 | 0 | 4 |
| 4 |
Caldera Mineral Resources LLC and the Uncompahgre Watershed Partnership have formed an unlikely alliance with the goal of improving water quality at three abandoned mine sites near Ouray.
DUTCH, a 107-pound American Allaunt. The canine is accused of biting a Montrose woman multiple times last year and his fate will be determined by Judge Richard Brown on Thursday. (Courtesy photo)
Feb 12, 2013 | 0 | 16 |
| 16 |
The ruling came at a hearing on Thursday morning. Judge Brown also ruled that the Dutch's owner, Jeremiah Aguilar, must pay a $500 fine, $1,000 in restitution and two days of jail time.
Feb 11, 2013 | 0 | 2 |
| 2 |
TEDxTellurideLive comes to the Palm Theater via simulcast on Wednesday, Feb. 27. It’s a TED-like experience at the local level, and best of all, community participants get to experience it for free.
Feb 11, 2013 | 1 | 2 |
| 2 |
“This is the right theme for our symposium because climate change is at a critical historical juncture,” said Mountainfilm Festival Director David Holbrooke.
Feb 11, 2013 | 0 | 1 |
| 1 |
As usual, there were winners and losers in the process, with some organizations getting 100 percent of what they asked for, and others getting zilch.
photos
Law enforcement officials in San Miguel County are searching for the whereabouts of 33-year-old Matthew Busker, who was reported missing on Monday. (Courtesy photo_
ALL AMERICA CITY MANAGER – Montrose City Manager Bill Bell flourished the award Sunday evening in Denver. Montrose was awarded the title of All America City this weekend. (Photo courtesy Scott Shine)
TELLURIDE ACADEMY STAFF – Gathered for a pre-season photo just prior to the Monday, June 10, launch of its 33rd Summer Season. (Courtesy photo)
PRODIGAL DAUGHTER – Trish Greenwood, Ridgway Elementary School’s new principal (here with husband Jim Nowak), is returning to the school where she began teaching, in 1989. (Courtesy photo)
HEALTHY FAWN – Leave them alone, even if they seem to be abandoned. They more-than-likely are not. (Photo courtesy of David Hannigan, Parks and Wildlife)
HIGH TIMES – The Gold Belt Theatre was part of the “small empire” of vice developed by the brothers Vanoli in late Victorian Ouray. The Ouray County Historical Society Evenings of History presentation next Tuesday (June 18) will look at artifacts from the Vanoli Block, and what it all means. (Courtesy photo)
BEN WAYNE LILLARD, 1957 - 2013
DIXIE KEITHLY, April 3, 1931 – June 9, 2013
TROUT LAKE is currently being drained in order for Xcel Energy, which owns the recreational area, to complete work on the output of the lake’s dam. (Photo by Brett Schreckengost)