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OURAY BRIEFS
Enforcement of Fireworks Ban Sparks Council Discussion
by Samantha Wright
Jun 28, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 2 2 recommendations | email to a friend
City of Ouray cancels its fireworks show, but concern still smolders over illegal personal fireworks.
How Many Music Festivals in Telluride Is Too Many?
by Gus Jarvis
Jun 28, 2012 | 2 2 comments | 2 2 recommendations | email to a friend
With KOTO Community Radio’s The Ride Festival possibly Telluride’s newest summer festival tradition, the Telluride Town Council asks if there is room for more summer music festivals.
JetAway Aviation Loses Another Appeal Against Montrose County
by Kati O'Hare
Jun 28, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 3 3 recommendations | email to a friend
Courts of Appeals rules on JetAway's appeal against district court ruling.
OURAY COUNTY BRIEFS
Resolution of Tire Cleanup Still on Hold
by Peter Shelton
Jun 28, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 3 3 recommendations | email to a friend
Almost one year out, the Ouray BOCC heard about the still-pending negotiation over last summer’s “tire flood.” Also, the Cornerstone closing, OHVs, and the countywide fire ban.
Despite the Drought, Olathe Sweet Corn Is Healthy
by William Woody
Jun 28, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 4 4 recommendations | email to a friend
With a looming mid-July early harvest, Olathe Sweet Corn growers report this summer's crop is healthy, despite an ongoing severe drought.
Climber Survives Rock Fall Accident on Coxcomb Peak
by Samantha Wright
Jun 28, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 10 10 recommendations | email to a friend
A Front Range rock climber is lucky to be alive after a large rock fell on his head while he was ascending Coxcomb Peak in the Cimarron Range last weekend.
Creating ‘Defensible Space’ Could Save Your Home From a Forest Fire
by Martinique Davis
Jun 27, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 4 4 recommendations | email to a friend
Residents can take steps to protect property located near or within our local forest, says Mountain Village Forester Dave Bangert.
Fire Conditions Worsen; Fire Restrictions Tightened
by Gus Jarvis
Jun 27, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 6 6 recommendations | email to a friend
Fourth of July fireworks displays cancelled in Telluride, Ouray and Montrose.
Ouray’s Fourth of July Fireworks Canceled
by Watch Staff
Jun 25, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 6 6 recommendations | email to a friend
Sheriff: ‘This was not a easy decision for any of us, but I think it is the right decision, considering what the rest of the state is going through.’
Back From Everest
by Jesse James McTigue
Jun 23, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 6 6 recommendations | email to a friend
Telluride’s Hilaree O’Neill summitted both Everest and Lhotse in 24-hour period.
A Fetching Idea Grows to Fruition
by Samantha Wright
Jun 23, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 6 6 recommendations | email to a friend
Well-mannered dogs-about-town, and their people, are encouraged to attend a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the brand-new Ouray Dog Park at 2 p.m. this Sunday, June 24.
COMMUNITY BRIEFS
Public Demo of Emergency Communications June 23-24
by Watch Staff
Jun 23, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 2 2 recommendations | email to a friend
Summer Meals Program in Montrose and Olathe...Public Demo of Emergency Communications June 23-24...Town Talk on Theoretical Chemistry in Water and Alzheimer's Disease.
JetAway Aviation Loses Another Appeal Against Montrose County
by Kati O'Hare
Jun 22, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 2 2 recommendations | email to a friend
The Colorado Court of Appeals rules in favor of Montrose County.
OURAY BRIEFS
Enforcement of Fireworks Ban Sparks Council Discussion
by Samantha Wright
Jun 22, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 6 6 recommendations | email to a friend
Ouray residents express concern regarding personal use of fireworks in town over the upcoming July 4 holiday.
RIDGWAY BRIEFS
Sherbino Liquor License Stumbles on Sidewalk
by Peter Shelton
Jun 21, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 2 2 recommendations | email to a friend
The New Sherbino Theater was granted a tavern license by Ridgway’s town council, but not before hearing concerns about drunks on the sidewalk.
Get in the Know With ‘Now You Know’
by Gus Jarvis
Jun 21, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 2 2 recommendations | email to a friend
Second season of KOTO/Telluride TV collaboration under way.
Pending Court Case Probes Internet Defamation, Cyber-stalking
by Samantha Wright
Jun 21, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 5 5 recommendations | email to a friend
Newly filed lawsuit in Ouray District Court pits allegedly libelous shortsellers against an emerging clean energy company.
Colorado Ski Country Names Keaton McCargo ‘Athlete of the Year’
Jun 21, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 1 1 recommendations | email to a friend
Keaton McCargo of the Telluride Ski and Snowboard Club has been named Colorado Ski Country USA Spencer Nelson All-Star Athlete of the Year.
Wright Stuff Challenge Adds Oak Hill Climb for Cyclists
by Jessica Newens
Jun 21, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 6 6 recommendations | email to a friend
A walking, running and cycling challenge raises money for Norwood’s Prime Time Early Learning Center.
HomeTown Competitiveness Model Introduced to Montrose Community As an Economic Driver
by Kati O'Hare
Jun 21, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 5 5 recommendations | email to a friend
Montrose community is considering administering the HomeTown Competitiveness Model to drive economic development.

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