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In a unanimous vote, the U.S. House of Representatives passed a measure to streamline small-hydro licensing requirements.
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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.
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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)
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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.
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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)
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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)
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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.
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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.
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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.
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)
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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.
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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.
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“This is the right theme for our symposium because climate change is at a critical historical juncture,” said Mountainfilm Festival Director David Holbrooke.
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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.
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Putting its money where its mouth is, council granted approval last week for Telluride’s investment in a new one-megawatt community-owned solar project.
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Currently, 76 full-time workers are employed at the Revenue-Virginius Mine, where construction and rehabilitation work is being done both above and below ground.
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The Wednesday Heidi’s Deli forum in Montrose was all about guns, gun control, and moral decline.
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The directive is aimed at clarifying how much water will be available to ski areas on public land for snowmaking.
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A recent study conducted by Wright Water Engineers showed that residential use accounts for 71 percent of Ouray’s water demand, and that Ouray residents use more water than the national average.
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During February and March, Great Lakes Airlines will be operating an added daily flight to TEX operating Thursday-Monday, with the plane and the crew staying in Telluride overnight.
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One person was taken to a hospital and two people were arrested following the incident.
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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)