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SM County Asserts Right to Keep Bear Creek Trails Open
by Gus Jarvis
Apr 05, 2012 | 4 4 comments | 10 10 recommendations | email to a friend
Tom Chapman’s Gold Hill Development Company has said the Wasatch and East Fork Trails cross private property.
Critics Call it Blatant Self-Interest, Coram Calls it Common Sense
by Samantha Wright
Apr 05, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 4 4 recommendations | email to a friend
Critics allege Rep. Coram’s HB 1119 seeks to help mining companies evade fines. Coram counters that mining is specifically exempt from the latest version of his bill.
Telski, USFS Will Prohibit Public Access to Ski Area April 9-30
by Martinique Davis
Apr 05, 2012 | 3 3 comments | 7 7 recommendations | email to a friend
The restriction, backed by stiff penalties for violaters, also applies to the weeks prior to the opening of the 2012-13 ski season.
BLM Extends Comment Period on North Fork Leases
by Peter Shelton
Apr 05, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 5 5 recommendations | email to a friend
Spurred by a letter from Senator Mark Udall, the BLM extended public comment on North Fork natural gas leases for another 14 days.
JetAway Case Against Montrose County Could Be Nearing End
by Kati O'Hare
Apr 05, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 4 4 recommendations | email to a friend
The latest ruling in the JetAway case could bring the battle to an end, pending the outcome of one more appeal.
Council, Commissioners Rally Around Trail Ride Proposal
by Samantha Wright
Apr 05, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 3 3 recommendations | email to a friend
Joe Ryan has applied for a permit to allow his plan to move forward, and has been denied by local USFS officials, three previous times over the past three years.
Ouray Brewery Expands to BIOTA Building
by Samantha Wright
Apr 05, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 7 7 recommendations | email to a friend
The Ouray Brewing Co. has expanded its operations to include a new brewing, bottling and canning plant and tap room in the old BIOTA building in the North Ouray Corridor.
Montrose Citizens Deny Tax Increase for New Community Recreation Center
by Kati O'Hare
Apr 05, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 3 3 recommendations | email to a friend
Montrose gets two new councilors, but no new Recreation District.
Lift 7 Subarea Still Just a Contentious Conversation
by Gus Jarvis
Apr 05, 2012 | 1 1 comments | 5 5 recommendations | email to a friend
While Tuesday’s work session did not result in a formal decision on whether or not to move forward with planning in the Lift 7 subarea, the work session did, once again, offer to keep the conversat...
2012 USA Pro Cycling Challenge Route Released
by Watch Staff
Apr 04, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 5 5 recommendations | email to a friend
Starting in Durango, the route will take the riders through more mountain passes than any other race of its kind, with five topping out at a minimum of 10,000 feet.
City Wins Grant for School-route Improvement
by Kati O'Hare
Apr 04, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 3 3 recommendations | email to a friend
The entire project will cost an estimated at $249,000, enhancing student safety at no additional cost to local taxpayers, according to city officials.
It’s John Clark, in a Landslide
by Watch Staff
Apr 04, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 3 3 recommendations | email to a friend
Ridgway’s new mayor is John Clark, in a landslide.
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400 More Bluegrass Tickets Available to County Residents on Thursday
by Gus Jarvis
Apr 04, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 4 4 recommendations | email to a friend
More Bluegrass Festival tickets are available to county residents… Variance granted for AT&T cellular antenna.
Tyme Mientka Dies at 55
by Watch Staff
Apr 03, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 5 5 recommendations | email to a friend
Beloved musician and director of the Western Slope Concert Series and cellist in the popular Celtic band FEAST Tyme Mientka died on March 31 from cancer.
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Massive Slide Kills Late Afternoon Back Country Skier
by Marta Tarbell
Mar 31, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 19 19 recommendations | email to a friend
John Knox McEwen Frank, 34, of Crested Butte, died after triggering a massive slide about six miles west of Silverton, on Friday, March 30.
Rec District and Friends Committee to Add 65+ Programs If Measure Passes
by Kati O'Hare
Mar 30, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 4 4 recommendations | email to a friend
Friends of the Montrose Community Rec Center hope to get more voters with news of more senior programs if a ballot measure is approved.
MIM Addresses Safety, Cost and Power Issues
by Kati O'Hare
Mar 29, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 4 4 recommendations | email to a friend
Main in Motion, the Montrose’s popular Thursday-night summertime event, addresses safety issues, how to attract teens, and Downtown Weekly Summer Event To Consider Banning Bikes, Pets

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