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MOTHER’S TALE – Chuck Christie’s public art sculpture contains more than 300 pounds of nails. (Photo by Carolyn Bellavance)
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Montrose PAX features ‘Mother’s Tale’ by Delta sculptor Chuck Christie.
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SMPA Calls for board nominations in District Two...PEAKS donates to Habitat for Humanity...Harlem Ambassadors play Telluride March 2…Chili Cookoff set for Feb. 27...
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Airlifted to Denver Hospital Tuesday, Feb. 22, after he hit a tree while skiing in Breckenridge.
COMING SOON – The main stage of the historic Wright Opera House will soon be transformed as part of an overall building renovation thanks to the fundraising efforts of Friends of the Wright Opera House. Ridgway-based
architect Douglas Macfarlane has been selected to lead the design effort. (File photo)
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‘Doug’s expertise will help us hit the ground running in devising the overall project plan.’
SMUGGLERS NO MORE – The big sign was still up as of Wednesday morning, but the sign over the door of Smugglers on Ogden Road in Montrose has been taken down since the restaurant and bar went into foreclosure last week. Telluride and Grand Junction locations were not affected. (Photo by Beverly Corbell)
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Closing of Smuggler’s in Montrose has no apparent affect on Telluride, Junction locations.
FARMERS MARKET – After moving to Oxbow Crossing at the south end of town last summer because of downtown construction, the Montrose Farmers Market will move back to South First Street this year, with the full support of the city and the Downtown Development Authority. The market begins May 14 and will continue throughout the summer. (Courtesy photos)
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The farmers market has been moved to several different locations in its 35-year history and the ultimate goal is to find a building that will house the market year round.
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Mountain Village Director of Administrative Services and Town Clerk Kim Montgomery has added Assistant Town Manager to her list of responsibilities.
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Ken Haynes of Norwood wants to create a regional food hub. A feasibility study is currently underway to determine how to supply locally produced food to schools, retail businesses, restaurants and ...
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While some are raising eyebrows at the idea of converting active open space for hotbeds, the Mountain Village Town Council sees purpose in the controversial action.
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Ouray County commissioners received some very good news from Washington, D.C., this week.
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Ski Area Recreation Opportunity Enhancement Act of 2011, if approved, will amend the National Forest Ski Area Permit Act of 1986.
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After a few very dry years, architecturally speaking, some Telluride architects are optimistic about 2011.
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TFF Presents Rabbit Hole tonight at the Nugget … Sculpture in Ridgway welcomes support … Squidshow Theatre’s epic adventure
PHUONG & SUE – Phuong Nguyen and Sue Hansen took part in a lively discussion about the future of downtown Montrose Tuesday night, sponsored by the Downtown Development Authority.(Photo by Beverly Corbell)
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The final plan will no doubt call for capital improvements, which the DDA will help underwrite, thanks to a mill levy that voters approved last spring.
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Deer die after being chased by dogs in Ridgway; DOW reminds dogowners that allowing dogs to chase wildlife is grounds for being shot on sight.
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The Telluride Mountain School senior becomes the second-ever 17-year-old to take top honors in the Pro division at the 26th Annual Legendary Mt. Baker Banked Slalom.
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Colorado-spawned Polyethnic Cajun Slamgrass heavies Leftover Salmon, with Elephant Revival, Come to Mountain village Ballroom Friday
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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)