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A team of community volunteers has identified critical needs to improve student achievement, staff retention, and facilities improvements.
DAVID LINGLE
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On Thursday, Jan. 17, at 6:30 p.m., Dr. David Lingle, 58, former artistic director of the Telluride Choral Society for eight years, passed away peacefully in Sandwich, Mass.
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With a Feb. 14 lease sale looming, North Fork residents lobbied the BLM in Washington, D.C., while state Director Helen Hankin came west to make the case to local city governments.
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The answer, at least a partial answer, according to the school’s administration and board, is to replace three sets of exterior double doors: at the main entry, the doors to the district office, an...
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An appeals court judge found that the city properly denied Alpenhof’s application, and did not buy into Alpenhof’s attempts to distinguish between manmade and natural hazards.
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The Town of Telluride could stand to benefit substantially from the new law as it develops a planned hydroelectric component to its new Pandora water system.
THE CREEK - A look up Bear Creek fro Tomboy Road on Wednesday. Developers Tom Chapman and Ron Curry are proposing to build a new 'sidecountry' ski area in the upper basin. (Photo by Brett Schreckengost)
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As proposed by Tom Chapman and Ron Curry, and subject to U.S. Forest Service permit approval, human powered and optional helicopter-lift skiing on avalanche-controlled snow would be available
THREATENED SPECIES – Colorado Parks and Wildlife officials carried boxes that contained Gunnison sage grouse in the Dry Creek basin area in 2006. Five birds were released that day. Despite extensive habitat conservation work, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service believes the species remains threatened and has recommended its listing as endangered. (Courtesy of Colorado Parks and Wildlife)
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A 60-day public comment period is open and meetings are scheduled for Montrose and Dove Creek.
ROGER AND ANGIE HENN, as they’d like to be remembered, shortly after retiring to Ouray in 1980. (Courtesy photo)
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Roger Henn, who died on Jan. 17, was a man who packed a big personality and bristling energy into a small dapper package. In later years, he channeled this energy toward the betterment of Ouray.
DICTIONARY DISTRIBUTION - Telluride third graders received Children's Scholastic Dictionaries for the tenth straight from members of the Telluride Rotary Club, which also distributes dictionaries to third graders in Norwood, Naturita and Paradox. (Courtesy photo)
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Personal Property Tax Credits for New and Expanding Businesses in Montrose County... MHS Student Athlete Scholarship Available...Montrose County Republican Women Scholarships...
STRATEGIZING – The Positive Energy Committee met this week in the 4th grade classroom of sponsor Krista Javoronok (right), following a successful fundraiser at the Sherbino Theater last weekend. The students want to compare energy use, and cost, for standard fluorescent lighting, LED lights, and solar-powered lights. From right: Shane Sisler, Delilah Mandaville, Sean Taplin, Anza Connaughton, Michaela Messer, Geri-June Hall, Lily Anna Harrington and Willow Krois. (Photo by Peter Shelton)
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A group of eight Ridgway elementary students, the Positive Energy Committee, is setting up an ambitious energy audit at the school, and maybe saving the polar bears in the bargain.
FOOD FORUM – Carol Parker of the Valley Food Partnership spoke with a large audience of attendees during the first ever Western Colorado Food and Farm Forum at Friendship Hall in Montrose Thursday, Jan. 10. (Photo by William Woody)
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Hundreds of small growers and ranchers on the Western Slope attended the first Western Colorado Food and Farm Forum held at Friendship Hall in Montrose on Thursday, Jan. 10.
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April’s town council election in Ridgway will have four seats up for grabs.
TRIBAL TRIBUTE – A large crowd of Ice Festivarians rose to their feet at the Ouray Community Center last Saturday evening to honor Jeff Lowe (seated, raising a glass), the visionary climber and founder of the Ouray Ice Festival. In honor of Lowe’s contributions to the Ice Fest over the years, long-time friend and fellow climber Jim Donini introduced the Jeff Lowe Award, which will be given annually from now on to someone who has volunteered significant time and talents to the Fest’s success. The first annual Jeff Lowe Award appropriately went to Bill Whitt, the co-founder of the Ouray Ice Park. (Photo by Samantha Wright)
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“My church is out there on the ice. In the mountains. I am a religious fanatic. I am very much a fundamentalist outdoorsman.”
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Why, regrettably, the Wilkinson Public Library is now closed on Sundays.
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A judge sends the uranium mill licensing decision back to the CDPHE, which initially granted Energy Fuels a radioactive materials license in 2011.
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The State of Colorado and the Ute Mountain Ute tribe signed an agreement last week to define and guarantee Indian hunting, fishing and gathering rights beyond the reservation.
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Ouray’s county commissioners met in a work session Monday to discuss goals for 2013.
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The college fair is open to everyone, current and potential adult college students, parents, high school students and all adult learners interested in options for higher education and how to pay fo...
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The Ridgway Area Trails Group is hosting a party this Saturday at the Sherbino to discuss BLM’s single-track trails plan.
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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)