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Big Game Licensing Workshop March 16…
Includes a trail adjacent to Ridgway State Park and rerouting Paradox Trail.
IRELAND IN THE 30s – The newest production of the Magic Circle Players, Dancing at Lughnasa by Irish playwright Brian Friel, is set to run March 11-26, with a special performance on St. Patrick’s Day, March 17. From left are Jessica Kastendieck, Jim Riddell, Cheryl Capshaw and David Olson. (Photos courtesy of Carol McDermott)
Special performance on March 17 will serve Irish beer, whiskey in the lobby.
‘We want people to have much better tools for making a difference’ after this year’s festival, says Director Holbrooke.
MIDWIFE BILL — Bill Dwelley, a licensed midwife based in Montrose, said it’s important that people call their state representatives to support a bill to renew licensing of midwives and allow families to have home births if they choose. (Photo by Beverly Corbell)
Midwives could lose legal status in coming House fight to renew licensing.
Buying time on the plastic bag ban… Four corners community gym unlikely… Temporary Spur fix in motion.
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Daffodil Days 2011 benefit the American Cancer Society. Flowers will be available this year in Telluride, Ridgway and Norwood.
Willson and McKee coming to the Wright Opera House March 19…Reserve seats now for Hospice’s annual party
Having the plans in place offers protection to landowners and facilitates the application process for state and federal forest-treatment grants.
Silverton’s Operation Link-up had an easy time getting the Ouray County commissioners on board the fiber optic train this week.
An act of civil disobedience may cost ten years in prison.
Logo for the six-county Emergency Notification System
Reverse calls from 911 can save lives, but cell phones need to register.
CHICKEN CHASIN' FUN at a past scavenger hunt in Telluride. (Photo courtesy of New Belgium Brewing)
Break out those costumes and be ready chase chickens, solve riddles and have a ton of fun while supporting the Telluride Adaptive Sports Program.
After one month of operation the new solar PV array at the Telluride Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant is poised to outperform expectations.
GARRETT HOBBS showed off his purchases, a Mexican flag and a Dias de las Muertos skeleton, bought at the Ridgway Elementary School’s recent Mexican Mercado.(Photo courtesy of Ted Donahue)
Ridgway Elementary School students practiced their Spanish (and their art) at a traditional Mexican marketplace.
The Mountain Village Town Council will require further discussion before determining the fate of the proposed Boomerang and Comanche subarea plan.
The cause of Judith Keeling’s death is still being investigated. She was found in a Montrose hotel room.
Montrose County wants to go forward in creating a six-county Regional Tourism Authority; Ouray is not at all sure.
ART WALK - The work of illustrator and graphic designer Kellie Day will be on display at La Cocina De Luz. (Courtesy photo)
Thursday, March 3, marks the last of the winter season’s First Thursday Art.
Amy Goodman (Courtesy photo)
The Democracy Now! host will discuss the importance of independent media and why corporate media outlets do a disservice to democratic society.
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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)
