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One of the buses transporting a group of more than 100 Texas Tech students is engulfed in flames about six miles south of Ouray. The students, none of whom were injured, were returning to Lubbock from a skiing trip. (Photo by Lauren Ferguson)
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One of two buses transporting a group of more than 100 Texas Tech students is engulfed in flames about 6 miles south of Ouray. The students, none of whom were injured, were returning to Lubbock fro...
GOING DIGITAL — By mid-summer, Montrose Regional Airport will look more like this rendering, thanks to a recent agreement with Clear Channel Airports to put up to 65-inch TV monitors, virtual wall displays and stretch fabric banners where local businesses can promote themselves to the traveling public. (Rendering courtesy of Clear Channel Airports)
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Big and small businesses get more ad space at Montrose airport.
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Late news that the Capella and Inn at Lost Creek may not close after all is welcome.
HARD TIMES HELP – Sponsored by the Montrose Community Foundation, last year’s day-long Help for Hard Times event drew more than 1,000 people, who learned of the many resources in the Montrose area to help them cope with unemployment and a tough economy. A second annual Help for Hard Times takes place Jan. 21, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Montrose Pavilion. Call 901-6575 to learn more. (File photo)
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Free bus service to Montrose’s ‘Help for Hard Times’ event
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Sixteen Montrose area nonprofits received checks for grants that totaled more than $12,000 from the Montrose Community Foundation.
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Telluride Foundation Contributes Money for Purchase
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The Pandora Water Treatment Plant bid process continued to stand up to scrutiny in District Court last week.
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With the Telluride Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant solar photovoltaic array on the cusp of completion, Telluride will set its sights on micro-hydro renewable energy projects.
Kent Bridges with daughter Kalli, age 7. (Courtesy photo)
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Raised a 'Western man,' he was proud of having spent his life in Oregon, Utah, Texas and Colorado.
NEW BEAN- Steaming Bean owner/bartender Ben Steenblik put the finishing touch on a hot chocolate peppermint drink, and served up a red peper bagel with hummus, tomato and cheese from the non-traditional apres-ski menu at the re-invented, shabby-chic Bean.(Photos by Brett Schreckengost)
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The reinvention of a Telluride institution: The Steaming Bean takes on Telluride’s nightlife.
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In 2010, we saw the flattening out and beginning of a potential economic recovery in Telluride.
NEW OURAY COMMISSIONER Mike Fedel shared a laugh Tuesday with fellow commissioners Heidi Albritton (left) and Lynn Padgett. “We don’t bite,” Albritton said, “we just scratch.” (Photo by Peter Shelton)
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Ouray BOCC welcomes new board member Mike Fedel, elects Heidi Albritton chair, and considers the soaring demand for social services in a poor economy.
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37-year-old Andrew Steven Kondracki dies of undetermined causes at his father’s home in Trout Lake.
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Support your emergency response teams (EMS/SAR) Saturday, Jan. 15, at the Lifesavers Ball fundraiser.
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The State of the Town of Telluride… Telluride Council Urges Lower San Miguel Instream Flow… More Support for Wild and Scenic Status
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Learn about San Miguel County’s approach to hazard mitigation planning … Health screenings/health fairs to be held … Be the first to know of a road closure … Scholarships awarded.
DESERT BIGHORN SHEEP scamper from trailers after being released just north of the Big Gypsum Valley in Montrose County on Dec. 17, 2010. These sheep were trapped from a herd of about 150 animals in the Slickrock area on Dec. 16. The 15 sheep were released in an area to the north to help augment a small herd in the middle Dolores River Canyon. (Photo courtesy of Brad Banulis, Colorado Division of Wildlife)
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Desert Bighorns transplanted to prime bighorn habitat in the Middle Dolores River Canyon.
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Weehawken's Children's Chorale Revs Up ... Telluride Festival of the Arts Announces Dates and Call for Entries … Applications are being accepted for the Aspen Guard Station Artist-in-Residence Prog...
VALLEY FLOOR PRAIRIE DOG (File photo)
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Lethal means to control the prairie dogs population have been 'taken off the table.'
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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)