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As an incentive to keep holiday shopping in Montrose County, the Montrose Association of Commerce and Tourism is offering Montrose Bucks to area residents, a sustainable program that encourages loc...
Local motorcycle shop owner and his team placed second in their class and 12th overall in the SCORE Baja 1,000 desert race.
Ouray Brewery wins window decoration contest…Ouray Yule Night coming Dec. 11…Love Light Wreath now on display at Montrose Memorial Hospital… Ouray Elks Host Yule Night Activities Dec. 11… Strengthe...
ROAD CLOSURE - One of three large boulders blocking the road. (Courtesy photo)
Crews hope to have the road open by the end of next week.
Telluride Bluegrass Festival Music Director Brian Eyster has just released a partial list of the venerable music festival’s June 2011 lineup.
KEEPING IT LOCAL –Between the Covers’ new owners Daiva Chesonis (left) and Bobbi T. Smith (right) with Jon Hubbard, Hilary Douglass and Baby Elbe, who purchased the bookstore’s espresso bar as a separate business. (Photo by Brett Schreckengost)
Locally owned for more than 35 years, Telluride's Between the Covers bookstore and coffee shop is now employee owned, and fiercely independent.
LOCAL HERO - Norwood sophomore Ty LaFramboise is one of three Colorado high school football players among 50 national semifinalists for the High School Football Rudy Awards. (File photo)
After brutal setbacks, LaFramboise has shown character and perseverance on and off the field.
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The Telluride App’s creator has made it easier to stay connected to the Telluride community by creating a place where smart phone users can grab snow reports, weather conditions, trail maps and spe...
Mountain Village hosts a night to remember, with everything from Santa to a tree-lighting to free ice-skating to an abundance of shopping and some discounts of up to 40 percent.
New domain to provide visitors with a comprehensive guide to all that Telluride has to offer...SourceGas customers to see lower natural gas bills this winter.
Next effort settle the conflict regarding the proposed hospital transaction.
While new research into the effects of uranium exposure is suggesting reproductive, genetic and other disorders, solid conclusions are still elusive.
The investigation into the shooting death of Larry A. Brown of Delta by Delta cops on Oct. 23, is complete, but no details have been released.
For the second year in a row, Telluride Ski and Snowboard Club members, staff and volunteers are at the helm of a massive volunteer effort for the Telluride LG FIS World Cup.
Ouray city council member says curfew to fight crime is a ‘knee-jerk’ reaction.

POINTS LEADER - After Monday's win, Nate Holland will wear the yellow bib for the first time. (Courtesy photo ©Tom Zikas)
Holland beat out a tough field in the finals edging out Canada's Tom Velisek for the win.
RACE THE STATES – Ouray runner Elysa Barron trained in warmer weather this fall on the road between Ouray and Ridgway. Barron plans to run 51 marathons in all 50 states and the District of Columbia in the course of 52 weeks, beginning Jan. 30, 2011. (Courtesy photo)
Ouray runner Elysa Barron will try to run 51 marathons in 52 weeks through 2011.
Ridgway businesses, Peak to Peak Bicycles and COREsolutions have crafted a training program specific to the Iron Horse Classic bicycle race next Memorial Day.

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Breathe Wellness Center’s Rachel Barth integrates multiple modalities into therapeutic massage to offer transformative results for both body and mind.
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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)
