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The First Annual Western Slope Lymphedema Awareness Day happens at St. Mary’s Hospital in Grand Junction this Saturday, March 3. The free day-long conference is hosted by the Ridgway-based Lymphede...

Leigh Cannon (right) and her daughter, Lindsey Cannon.
A potluck Celebration of her Life will be held Saturday, March 3, at the Elks, at 5:30 p.m.; members and guests are welcome. A funeral mass will be held for Leigh Well Rogers Cannon, Saturday, Marc...
NEEDED PRECIPITATION – Snow and wind left a thick drift on the roof of Guiseppe’s restaurant atop Lift 9 in Telluride this week. More snow and wind is in the forecast, making for increased avalanche danger. (Photo by Brett Schreckengost)
After a dismal start to the winter season, weather patterns shifted and February proved to be a snowy month. The real question is if March can bring snowpack levels up to seasonal averages.
UNDER THE LASER – A board-certified general surgeon specializing in cosmetic surgery, Dr. Jared Mallalieu
demonstrated new treatments available at the Peaks’ Laser Center this week. (Photo by Brett Schreckengost)
The new Peaks Laser Center brings state-of-the-arts cosmetic laser treatments to the mountains.
ELAINE FISCHER (File photo)
Elaine Fischer: ‘I am really committed to our citizens and it’s important to me to be a good elected official and represent my community well.’
SEEKING A SECOND TERM – Ouray County Commissioner Lynn Padgett announced her candidacy for a second term at the Colorado Boy brew pub in Ridgway last Saturday. She held a similar gathering in Ouray at O’Brien’s Pub and Grill on Sunday. (Photo by Samantha Wright)
Announcement further defines field for upcoming BOCC election.
The Valley Food Partnership in Montrose is working to establish an online network to help farmers find customers and customers find produce.
A consortium of conservation groups report that Colorado can exceed the water needs of 1.4 million people in the Arkansans River Basin through 2050 without new large scale water diversions and pipe...
READY FOR SHIPPING – Melanie Calbeck packaged dresses made by volunteers that will be shipped to Little Dresses for Africa. (Photo by Joel Blocker)
Two sisters help girls in Africa by putting their sewing machines to work.
Demons, Mavericks and Miners advance to Regionals this weekend.
On Friday March 2, from 8:30-10 a.m. at Telluride’s Wilkinson Public Library, TNCC’s Green Business Roundtable (GBR) and EcoAction Workshop will highlight the success stories from the MSEI grant pr...
If planning on attending the county or state assembly, or even the Democratic National Convention, the road starts at Tuesday’s statewide caucus.
New fiber optic lines from Durango to Silverton and Ouray to Ridgway will complete ‘Billion Dollar Information Superhighway.’

Randy Briggs, left; Patricia Briggs and Charity Gilbert, right
A suicide note was written in dust.
The Sneffels Half Loop backcountry Nordic race returns for a third running March 10, as part of the COSMIC (Colorado Ski Mountaineering Cup) series.
Tickets for the 36th Annual Telluride Jazz Festival go on sale Thursday, March 1, for locals, at The Wizard.
Delta Montrose Electric Association and Colorado State University are jointly sponsoring a one-day conference on agricultural water use and efficiency in Montrose March 1.
INDIVIDUALIZED INSTRUCTION – Bright Beginnings teacher Christian Simmons worked with Maya Liotta, in the school’s multi-age K1 class, on Tuesday, Feb. 21. (Photo by Joel Blocker)
The Maslow Academy of Applied Learning employs multiage classrooms and individualized instruction, allowing students to advance according to their own needs.
TOP TOWN – National Geographic Adventure named Telluride one of the “World’s 25 Best Ski Towns” this month. (Photo by Brett Schreckengost)
National Geographic Adventure names Telluride one of the world’s best ski towns, along with Chamonix, Crested Butte, Park City and more.
Business owners and residents in Lawson Hill want more neighborhood commercial uses but the conversation shifted to the possibility of annexation.
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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)
