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Local Farmers, Ranchers, Growers Invited to Meet With Local Buyers
by Beverly Corbell
Mar 24, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 7 7 recommendations | email to a friend
Grassroots group wants to bring local growers and buyers together, to help local economy and boost consumer health.
Water Users’ Catlin Speaks Out About Resignation
by Peter Shelton
Mar 24, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 6 6 recommendations | email to a friend
Longtime Uncompahgre Valley Water Users Association manager Marc Catlin spoke out on his resignation.
Tipton Signs Letter of Support for Rural Schools Funding
by Peter Shelton
Mar 24, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 10 10 recommendations | email to a friend
Third District Representative Scott Tipton signed a “Dear Colleague” letter written by Ouray County Commissioner Lynn Padgett urging future funding for Secure Rural Schools.
Close Calls: Learning From Others in Avalanche Country
by Martinique Davis
Mar 24, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 6 6 recommendations | email to a friend
Ophir avalanche victim who survived extended burial thanks to Avalung backpack to speak at Monday night Avalanche Forum 
Telluride Middle School Receives Improvement Award
by Karen James
Mar 24, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 6 6 recommendations | email to a friend
The Telluride Middle School has been honored with a 2010 Governor’s Distinguished Improvement Award for Outstanding Academic Performance from the Colorado Department of Education.
COMMUNITY BRIEFS
West End Jobs Bulletin Board Now Has a Website
by Watch Staff
Mar 24, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 7 7 recommendations | email to a friend
West End Jobs Bulletin Board, Website…SMPA Seeks Proposals for Renewable Energy Projects ...Turkey Hunting Seminar Saturday…Town of Telluride Marshals Explain Parking, Code Enforement and More on T...
Memorial Service Held Last Week For Murdered Couple
by Beverly Corbell
Mar 24, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 7 7 recommendations | email to a friend
Murder suspect had lived with his two victims.
Controversy Builds as MV Plan Nears Adoption
by Karen James
Mar 23, 2011 | 1 1 comments | 10 10 recommendations | email to a friend
The biggest issue may be whether to allow the owner of specified parcels of active open space - including the ski company - to apply for new zoning.
With Lawsuit Threatened, TEX Curfew Debaters Square Off
by Marta Tarbell
Mar 23, 2011 | 9 9 comments | 11 11 recommendations | email to a friend
In addition to the possible legal action, the San Miguel County Commissioners have asked the Telluride Regional Airport Authority board to delay its decision.
LOCAL PERSPECTIVE
How We Cut Babies in Half
by Seth Cagin
Mar 22, 2011 | 9 9 comments | 12 12 recommendations | email to a friend
Two classic Telluride controversies are being driven by overstatement from opponents.
Winter Tourism Yields Mixed Results
by Karen James
Mar 18, 2011 | 1 1 comments | 13 13 recommendations | email to a friend
Telluride tourism numbers have remained even, despite a challenging snow year.
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Murder Suspect Found in Montrose Apartment, Dead From Gunshot Wound
by Beverly Corbell
Mar 18, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 19 19 recommendations | email to a friend
The deaths of Scott Clark and Kama Sanburg are ruled homicides.
New Tack for Society Turn Funding
by Karen James
Mar 17, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 2 2 recommendations | email to a friend
Failing to secure grant funding to offset the $1 million cost difference between a signal light and roundabout at Society Turn, Telluride’s Town Manager will propose they pay the balance with later...
TEX Operating Hours Report Recommends Winter Night Flights
by Karen James
Mar 17, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 7 7 recommendations | email to a friend
A report released last week by a subcommittee of the Telluride Regional Airport Authority Board of Directors sees expanded year-round operating hours as key to a successful facility.
County Hosts Economic Development ‘Visioning’ Exercise
by Peter Shelton
Mar 17, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 7 7 recommendations | email to a friend
Ouray County “envisions” its economic future for the governor’s Bottom-Up Economic Development Plan.
Norwood’s Lady Mavericks Take Fourth at State
by Peter Shelton
Mar 17, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 4 4 recommendations | email to a friend
Two area teams made it to the state basketball championships this year, Ouray’s boys and Norwood’s girls.
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USFS Opens Bear Creek Access Gate
by Karen James
Mar 17, 2011 | 3 3 comments | 14 14 recommendations | email to a friend
Public access to the sidecountry is provided via a new gate on Palmyra Peak.
Local River Segments Deemed Suitable for Wild and Scenic Designation
by Karen James
Mar 17, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 9 9 recommendations | email to a friend
Recommendations that 13 of 21 local river segments found eligible for inclusion in the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System also be deemed suitable for the designation is seen as a good balance b...

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