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Proceeds will go to the Denver-based Parkinson’s Association of the Rockies, which provides funding for research and information to caregivers.
In its quest for economic viability, the Telluride Town Council signaled a willingness to walk its talk.
DOWNTOWN GURU — Bob Brown, chair of the new Downtown Development Authority and owner of Around the Corner Art Gallery, wants everyone to fill out a survey on downtown Montrose and come to a meeting on Feb. 22 to help guide the new agency as it plans for merchants, shoppers and residents.(Photo by Beverly Corbell)
New DDA will also host a community open house on Feb. 22.
Colorado Area Health Education Center offers a terrific program for local high school students with an interest in a health care career.
BREATHE – Corinne Schreckengost at her new main street space, Breathe Skin and Body. (Photo by Brett Schreckengost)
Corinne Schreckengost’s new day spa opens in Telluride, a private refuge for skin and body rejuvenation.
The GMUG Forest Supervisor moved forward this week on leasing lands for geothermal development.
NEW YORK FIRE DEPARTMENT personnel in town for a ski trip gathered at the base of the gondola in Telluride on Monday morning with Mayor Stu Fraser and local firefighters after Fraser presented them with a key to the town in honor of their bravery on 9/11. (Photo courtesy Telluride Volunteer Fire Department)
Fifty vacationing New York Fire Department personnel received a key to the Town of Telluride earlier this week.
During its first meeting to discuss the draft Comprehensive Plan that envisions Mountain Village in 30 years, Town Council eliminated the Boston Commons subarea and questioned a proposed surface pa...
Dolphin House reports increase in child abuse referrals from other counties.

DYNAMIC DUO – Businesswomen Sue Hansen, left, and Terri Leben decided to pool their decades of experience to form a new organization for women in business, the Women’s Business Alliance of Colorado. Members will receive educational and professional services to help their business prosper and the first event is set for the Holiday Inn Express on Feb. 24. (Photo courtesy of the Women’s Business Alliance)
Founders of new group for businesswomen say they’re meeting a need.
Local man receives seven-year prison sentence for 2010 Lawson Hill assault.
Chamber of Commerce Hires Development Coordinator…Four Corners IBD Meetup planned
…… Ski Butlers ‘Emerging Business of the Year’… Telluride-Homegrown ASAP Delivers $100 Million in Payrolls
Local author Amy Irvine McHarg will be among the students attending a workshop at the Ah Haa School this weekend, titled Unfolding the Soul: The Promise of Archetypal Dreamwork.
Tenor Dennis McNeill in Telluride for Feb. 24 St. Pat’s Benefit…SquidShow Theatre Cupidgrams…Telluride Historical Museum Solicits Input in Bid for $5,000 Prize…Weehawken Scholarship Applications Du...
Sheep Mountain Alliance filed suit in Denver this week challenging the state license of a uranium mill in Paradox Valley.
Two mechanical problems are to blame for high amounts of carbon monoxide that sickened over 60 people in Gunnison last weekend.
EAT ME! – Cocina de Luz’s Lucas Price served up two cones with samplings of his restaurant’s new gelato – Mango and Vegan Chocolate. (Photo by Brett Schreckengost)
After attending Ice Cream University, La Cocina de Luz proprietor Lucas Price now wears the hat of an ice cream man.
COMMUNITY BUILDER – Sue Hillhouse has devoted her retirement years to Ouray County nonprofits, and earned this year’s Ridgway-Ouray Community Council’s Outstanding Citizen Award to be presented at ROCC’s Feb. 19 Spaghetti Dinner. (Courtesy photo)
ROCC Outstanding Citizen Sue Hillhouse revitalized several local nonprofits.
The Ouray County Arts Association presents its 2011 Winter Arts and Craft Fest on Feb. 11-13 at the Ouray Community Center, open to all artists.
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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)
