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Montrose Memorial Hospital Wins T-System National Award for Excellence
by Watch Staff
Nov 10, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 3 3 recommendations | email to a friend
Every year, the firm recognizes hospitals that have most effectively used its clinical, business and technology solutions to improve the quality of patient care, operational processes and financial...
Montrose Hospital Signed Over to Nonprofit Group
by Beverly Corbell
Nov 09, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 2 2 recommendations | email to a friend
The Montrose County Commissioners say they are 'disappointed" and will continue to pursue legal action to stop the transfer.
A New Entity, Telluride Theatre, Takes Flight
Nov 09, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 4 4 recommendations | email to a friend
The new company is the result of a merger of the Telluride Repertory Theatre and SquidShow.
UPDATED, 12:30 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 9, 2011
Fraser Reelected Telluride Mayor
by Gus Jarvis
Nov 08, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 6 6 recommendations | email to a friend
Voters also returned Thom Carnevale to council and elected Kristen Permakoff to a first term.
J. Michael Brown, ‘Our Beloved Comet’
by Pete Connick
Nov 07, 2011 | 2 2 comments | 47 47 recommendations | email to a friend
Pete Connick remembers a friend ‘who moved the ball from Francis Warner’s worn-out miner’s mitt to a hippie ski bum paradise.’
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MOMENT OF TRIUMPH — Inge Cheatham of Montrose, at the end of her 488-mile trek over the Pyrenees mountains, basking in the glow of completing the Camino de Santiago. (Courtesy photo)
Montrose Woman Walks 400-Mile Camino de Santiago in Europe
by Beverly Corbell
Nov 07, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 3 3 recommendations | email to a friend
Before she went, Cheatham had been on a different kind of journey when she learned of the recurrence of cancer she had beaten ten years before.
Kenworthy Gets a Berth on the First-Ever U.S. Freesking Slopestyle Pro Team
Nov 06, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 3 3 recommendations | email to a friend
The Telluride born-and-bred athlete was the overall tour champion last season.
Join Max and Ruby for a Magical, Musical Playdate
Nov 03, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 7 7 recommendations | email to a friend
The touring kid’s theatre show Max & Ruby’s Musical Playdate hits Telluride’s Sheridan Opera House stage on Tuesday, Nov. 15.
After Finishing Second at Regionals, Telluride Volleyball Gears Up Districts
by Martinique Davis
Nov 03, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 3 3 recommendations | email to a friend
Despite an upset at last weekend’s District volleyball tournament, Telluride is setting its sights high for the coming Regional tourney in Palisade.
Ouray Runner Taylor Schoenebaum Betters Her Mark at State
by Peter Shelton
Nov 03, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 3 3 recommendations | email to a friend
Taylor Schoenebaum, Ouray’s lone cross-country runner at the State meet, met her goal and bettered her best time.
TWACS Smart Meter Seminar Saturday in Ridgway
by Peter Shelton
Nov 03, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 4 4 recommendations | email to a friend
Electromagnetically sensitive Ridgway resident Jean McDonnell is hosting a seminar on smart meters this Saturday at the Ridgway Community Center.
Accused Doctor’s Hearing Set for Next Week
by Beverly Corbell
Nov 03, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 3 3 recommendations | email to a friend
Doctor charged with health care fraud to be charged Nov. 8 in Grand Junction.
Nordic Council Fundraiser to Focus on new Groomer
by Peter Shelton
Nov 03, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 3 3 recommendations | email to a friend
The Ouray County Nordic Council hopes to raise enough at its annual Mexican dinner to buy a new grooming machine.
New U.S. 550 Bear Creek Bridge Open
by Watch Staff
Nov 03, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 4 4 recommendations | email to a friend
Monument to historic toll road founder Otto Mears newly refurbished by Ouray Historical Society & Museum – and the new US 550 Bear Creek Bridge is open to traffic.
Energy Fuels Receives EPA Approval on Tailings, Evaporation Ponds
by Gus Jarvis
Nov 03, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 1 1 recommendations | email to a friend
Environmental group contends EPA issued Piñon Ridge Uranium Mill approval under outdated federal radon regulations; Energy Fuels begs to differ.
Downtown Montrose Working to Get Huge Bronze Sculptures Installed
by Beverly Corbell
Nov 03, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 2 2 recommendations | email to a friend
The owner of the sculptures is from this area and each sculpture has a retail value of between $300,000 and $500,000.

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