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David W. Tunget, a previous sex offender, gets more than 15 years.
HISTORICAL SOCIETY – Ouray County Historical Museum’s Don Paulson showed photos of the Guston townsite to citizens on a Winter Mine Tour near Red Mountain Pass on Sunday. Co-sponsored by the Uncompahgre Watershed Project, the tour also focused on mine waste pollution in the region’s waters. (Photo by Peter Shelton)
The Ouray County Historical Society and the Uncompahgre Watershed Project hosted a second annual winter mine tour on Red Mountain Pass.
New Pinhead program packs a backpack-full of science for 2nd-6th graders to take home
Three seats are open on the nine-member DMEA Board of Directors.
Gold Run Project Nearly Sold… Telluride to State: No ATVS and Mind Your Own Business…2011 Town Tax Revenues Are Erratic.
State plan to set up health insurance exchange explained in Montrose on April 7.
Before deciding, the airport board will meet with the San Miguel County Commissioners to discuss the county's role in airport decisionmaking.
Grassroots group wants to bring local growers and buyers together, to help local economy and boost consumer health.
Longtime Uncompahgre Valley Water Users Association manager Marc Catlin spoke out on his resignation.
Third District Representative Scott Tipton signed a “Dear Colleague” letter written by Ouray County Commissioner Lynn Padgett urging future funding for Secure Rural Schools.
Ophir avalanche victim who survived extended burial thanks to Avalung backpack to speak at Monday night Avalanche Forum
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.
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...
Murder suspect had lived with his two victims.
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.
In addition to the possible legal action, the San Miguel County Commissioners have asked the Telluride Regional Airport Authority board to delay its decision.
Two classic Telluride controversies are being driven by overstatement from opponents.
Telluride tourism numbers have remained even, despite a challenging snow year.
The deaths of Scott Clark and Kama Sanburg are ruled homicides.
BEST LANDSCAPING – The Horsefly Brewing Company at 846 East Main Street received the Landscaping Project of the Year Award from the Montrose City Planning Commission by creating an outdoor dining space and landscaping along Main Street. (Photo courtesy of the City of Montrose)
Horsefly Brewing Co. in Montrose wins city’s landscaping award.
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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)
