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Explosive charges will send energy waves into the earth and the reflected waves will be recorded on the surface and then processed to provide an underground geologic profile map.
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New program offers small businesses educational programming in areas of starting a new business, using QuickBooks, Microsoft Excel and developing a professional business plan.
‘BIDDER 70’ – An Earth Day film screening of Gage & Gage’s Bidder 70 documentary will coincide with Tim DeChristopher’s release from prison, complete with a post-screening live-stream appearance from the recently released environmental activist. (Photos courtesy of Gage & Gage)
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Earth Day film screening of Gage & Gage’s Bidder 70 to coincide with Tim DeChristopher’s release from prison, complete with a post-screening live-stream appearance from the recently released enviro...
DUST RUN? – After yet another wind-driven dust storm slammed the southwestern San Juans Tuesday night, a layer of dust completely covered the moguls beneath the Telluride-Mountain Village Gondola on Kids Hill Wednesday morning. Despite the dumping of much-needed moisture in recent weeks, the dust layers adversely affect the snowpack’s longevity, speeding up runoff. Earth Day will be observed around the globe on Monday, April 22. (Photo by Brett Schreckengost)
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In honor of the occasion, the City of Montrose has lined up a whole week’s worth of events celebrating its commitment to a cleaner, greener, healthier community and planet.
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The bill simplifies permitting for small hydro development on Bureau of Reclamation facilities by eliminating duplicative environmental analysis.
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Council decided to err on the side of simplicity and allow enforcement of the city’s noise ordinance to continue to be complaint-driven and handled on a case-by-case basis.
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Montrose's new Retail Sales Enhancement plan features low administration that councilors say mark a good start in reinvesting tax dollars into growth in the business and tourism sectors.
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Ridgway’s town council got a first look at a new logo, approved outside tables for the True Grit, and gave the Weaver family another two years to build a required pedestrian bridge.
READY FOR INFILL – The roads were built and the infrastructure
in place before the housing bust of 2006. Today, at long last, real-estate sales
are trending upwards, although well below asking prices from the top of the housing boom.
Comparable Sales Research’s Lynn Vogel reports sales of single- family homes are up significantly,
from recent years, and that vacant city lots are trending upwards, as well. (Photo by William Woody)
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"There's the glimmer of hope that things are starting to move up," Community Development Director Kerwin Jensen told Montrose City councilors early this month.
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On tap this summer at the Ouray County Historical Museum: New exhibits, events and activities, including a John Fielder photography workshop.
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The BLM also decided this week not to appeal a U.S. District Court ruling ordering the names to be released.
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Rocky Mountain Aggregate and Construction, LLC proposes to build and operate the Uncompahgre Gravel Pit on 247.76 acres of land south of Montrose.
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511 Colorado runners in Boston Marathon, including two from Montrose and two from Telluride who the crossed finish line
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The San Juan Mining Conference will celebrate its third year of free public education Thursday, April 18-Friday, April 19, in Lake City’s Moseley Arts Center.
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The City of Montrose and the Montrose Recreation District have jointly applied for GOCO grant money to build a whitewater park.
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Montrose representatives have applied for the honor of being named an All-America City for the city’s continued work in helping military veterans.
DOWNTOWN DEMOLITION - Montrose Downtown Development Authority Director Scott Shine worked demolition in the former Salvation Army building located at 514 S. First Street Friday morning April 5. The DDA and the city have agreed to renovate the building for agriculture-related purposes to be used in conjunction with the Montrose Farmers Market and ag related businesses. (Photo by William Woody)
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DDA Executive Director Scott Shine believes public-and-private partnerships with the city can not only rehabilitate the city’s older buildings, but help bring in even more private investments.
DICK CRABB (Courtesy photo)
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Ridgway’s longtime official weather observer and Volunteer Fire Department stalwart Dick Crabb died at home on April 3 following a brief illness. He was 64.
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Mountain Village Owners Association votes to continue funding Dial-A-Ride and the Sunset Concert Series. Taxi service will remain free to residents and guests; summer music series to utilize more l...
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Former Ouray pastor Dick Craft was sentenced last week to 10 years in prison for possession of child pornography.
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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)