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BORN TO RUN – Outgoing Ridgway Mayor Pat Willits announced his candidacy for county commissioner this week. (Photo by Peter Shelton)
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Long-time Ridgway Mayor Pat Willits has decided to run for Heidi Albritton’s commissioner seat against Republican (and other former mayor) Don Batchelder.
TODAY STAR Silverton Standard editor Mark Esper in his office. (Photo by Samantha Wright)
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Silverton Standard to be featured on NBC’s Today Show .
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Pat Byrd Opens the Executive Plaza – where offices for rent by the half-day or the hour, for Montrose’s business and nonprofit community.
INTO THE MIX – Silty spring runoff from Dry Creek mixed into the clear waters of the San Miguel River at their confluence below Naturita on Monday afternoon. Always contentious, water in the San Miguel Basin is now being claimed by Montrose County for projected mining-fueled growth. (Photo By Brett Schreckengost)
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In a controversial move, Montrose County has claimed “extensive water rights” in the San Miguel Basin (including in neighboring San Miguel County) to support mining-driven growth in the West End.
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Spuint Juanita Moore Scholarship available...Two SMPA Board Seats Up for Election...
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Silverton’s Patrick Swonger has withdrawn his District 59 bid to support Mike McLachlan.
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The Nuclear Regulatory Commission has found the state’s approval process of the Piñon Ridge Uranium Mill was flawed.
IN HIS ELEMENT – Rob Liberman doing what he did best in Bear Creek, 2010. (Photo by Brett Schreckengost)
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‘He was a skier first, above all things.’
FUN FOR EVERYONE – A sketch rendering of a mountain bike skills pump track designed by San Miguel Bicycle Alliance, planned for Telluride’s Town Park. SMBA hopes to have the park built by mid-spring. (Courtesy image)
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Once the snow clears and after a final OK, construction on a town park pump track is expected to begin in the spring and be ready to use by summer.
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Ouray seeks to establish itself alongside Paonia and Ridgway as an outdoor concert venue this summer.
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Facing adversity following the death of their classmate Garrett Carothers just last week, Norwood girls ended their season the #3-ranked team in Colorado.
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Jan Sunderland, the co-owner of the Story Block building in Ouray, is reopening Ouray Toys under a new name.
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Road construction continues in Montrose.
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Bear Hunting Workshop March 10 in Montrose… Mountain Sprouts Preschool Presents Zumba for the Family… Big Game License Seminar March 22 in Montrose… Colorado Parks and Wildlife’s 2012 Big Game Hunt...
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U.S. District Judge modifies injunction to allow federal agencies to conduct activities that are absolutely necessary but largely upholds his Oct. 18 decision to halt the leasing program.
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Each will receive $8,000 and a customized package of technical assistance to enhance the probability they will be certified as Colorado Creative Districts in the future.
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The City of Montrose is reviewing six proposals and considering privatizing its sanitation department.
MENTOR EXTRAORDINAIRE – Ridgway teacher, guide and mentor George Gardner (second from left in blue) with students at the Ouray Ice Park. Gardner inspired countless local kids to take their learning outdoors, to challenge themselves physically and mentally. A new scholarship in Gardner’s name is available for young people ages 15-18 to further their experiential educations. (Courtesy photo)
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The George Gardner Experiential Education Scholarship Fund is offering scholarship help for students who want to further their education outdoors.
FASHION SENSE - Eco-fashion designer Tracie Olsen puts some finishing touches on a dress modeled by Mindy Steibler. One of 11 hot looks in Olsen’s recycling-themed line of clothing premiering at the Wine and Whiskers Carnival this Saturday in Ridgway, the dress features a generous garnish of “danger” tape, reflective lights and a real seat belt. The high-heeled patent leather combat boots are Steibler’s own. The full line will be on display at the Second Chance Thrift Shop in Ridgway for a week or two following this Saturday’s fashion show. (Photo by Samantha Wright)
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Second Chance Humane Society hosts its Fifth Annual Annual Wine and Whiskers Carnival this Saturday, March 10, where one person’s trash is another’s high fashion.
WELCOME HOME MONTROSE – The organization for returning veterans is the brainchild of Montrose business owner and community leader Melanie Kline (center). (Photo by Joel Blocker)
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A group of Montrose Citizens is working hard to establish a new concept for Montrose's future – that which supports the country’s wounded warriors.
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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)