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Draft Impact Statement Released on Federal Uranium Leasing Program
by Gus Jarvis
Mar 21, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 4 4 recommendations | email to a friend
The DOE’s preferred alternative in the PEIS would continue mining exploration, mine development and reclamation at all 31 sites in Mesa, Montrose and San Miguel counties for the next 10 years.
RIDGWAY BRIEFS | Town Designates Feb. 15 Axel Charrette Day
Mar 21, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 2 2 recommendations | email to a friend
Ridgway’s March Town Council meeting heard about motel signs, smart meter fees, recreational marijuana licenses, and, in the wake of tragedy, designated a day for murdered 2-year-old Axel Charrette.
UPDATED: Affordable Housing Complex Plans Scaled Back
by Martinique Davis
Mar 21, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 1 1 recommendations | email to a friend
The Telluride Apartments redevelopment has been scaled back (again), but residents worry it’s too big.
Feds Seek $5.9 Million in Pending Sale of Camp Bird Mine
by Samantha Wright
Mar 21, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 1 1 recommendations | email to a friend
A lawsuit over three environmentally troubled mining properties in Idaho may send a large chunk of the money Uncle Sam’s coffers.
Friday Court Hearing Set for Vicious Dog Case
by William Woody
Mar 21, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 2 2 recommendations | email to a friend
The owner of Dutch, the 107-pound American Allaunt canine sentenced to death following an attack of a Montrose woman last year, will appear in Montrose County Court Friday morning to begin his appe...
Senate Picks Up Small Hydro Legislation
by Watch Staff
Mar 19, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 0 0 recommendations | email to a friend
Momentum continues to build in Washington for bipartisan legislative reforms that would help streamline the federal licensing requirements for small hydroelectric projects across the U.S.
Montrose Sales and Use Tax Revenue Grew in 2012
by Watch Staff
Mar 18, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 1 1 recommendations | email to a friend
The city's sales and use tax revenues in 2012 came in 7.9 percent over budget.
GMUG National Forests Anticipate Prescribed Burning
by Watch Staff
Mar 17, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 2 2 recommendations | email to a friend
Approximately 2,500-5,000 acres of burns to assist in managing fuel (vegetation) buildup and accomplishing wildlife habitat improvement projects are either “ready to go” or are being planned for.
Daylight Savings Time Comes to Lifts 4, 5
by Watch Staff
Mar 16, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 1 1 recommendations | email to a friend
Telluride Ski Resort will keep lifts 4 and 5 open until 4:30 p.m. for the rest of the season; other lift operating hours will remain the same.
Encouraged by Trends, Brokers Hope 2012 Was ‘Bottom Out’ Year
by Gus Jarvis
Mar 14, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 3 3 recommendations | email to a friend
Perhaps the most striking statistic is that the median sale price of single-family homes within the City of Montrose is stabilizing.
With Telluride Council Assent, Transit Authority Proposal Chugs Toward Ballot
by Samantha Wright
Mar 14, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 2 2 recommendations | email to a friend
It appears likely that Telluride’s electorate will have to decide in November on the formation of a Regional Transit Authority, and the means by which to fund it.  
SMVC Receives Sketch PUD Approvals for Mill and Deep Creek Parcels
by Gus Jarvis
Mar 13, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 4 4 recommendations | email to a friend
With Tuesday’s approval of the conceptual sketch plans, SMVC has satisfied the first two of five steps in the county’s land use process to develop the two parcels.
All Points Transit Seeks Public Input on Route Adjustments
by Gus Jarvis
Mar 11, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 2 2 recommendations | email to a friend
All Points Transit Executive Director Terri Wilcox says the goal for the next year is to get more people who need mobility onto the public bus routes in Montrose.
OURAY BRIEFS | Private Pot Club Discussion Exposes Philosophical Rift
by Samantha Wright
Mar 11, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 3 3 recommendations | email to a friend
So far, no private clubs for the consumption of marijuana exist in Ouray, but some city councilors see no reason to prohibit them.
Anonymous Donation Launches Montrose Recreation Foundation
by Peter Shelton
Mar 10, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 2 2 recommendations | email to a friend
A new foundation in Montrose, launched last month with a $10,000 anonymous gift, aims to support recreational opportunities.
Ridgway Hydropower Project Coming Along
by Peter Shelton
Mar 10, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 4 4 recommendations | email to a friend
Hydropower from the Ridgway dam could be flowing into the grid as early as next winter.
Dr. Peter Hackett Steps Down from Telluride Medical Center
by Watch Staff
Mar 09, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 3 3 recommendations | email to a friend
Hackett will continue as the director of the Institute for Altitude Medicine at the Medical Center.

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