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Bright Futures ahead ...
INTREPID – Clarice Schmid, with her son Marvin on her right, at the Upper Place on Schmid Ranch, celebrating an Old Fashioned Christmas with the help of the Telluride Historical Museum, December, 2010. (Photo by Brett Schreckengost)
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Clarice Schmid dies in Hesperus, at 93
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Lindsey Jacobellis (USA) clinched victory Friday afternoon in the first snowboard cross race of the 2012 LG Snowboard FIS World Cup on Lower Misty Maiden. Jacobellis successfully competed in the women's final against last year's winner Dominique Maltais (CAN) and Deborah Anthonioz (FRA) and thus locked in the first ever victory of an US athlete in Telluride. Photo by Brett Schreckengost
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Win Marks First American Gold in Three-Year-Old Event; Baumgartner/Cheever a Close Second in SBX Team Final
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An emotional meeting on smart meters in Ridgway ended abruptly last Wednesday when anti-smart meter activist Jean McDonnel collapsed with an aortic aneurysm.
THINKING DIGITALLY – A ‘smart’ meter installed at a DMEA customer’s home near Colona. (Courtesy photo)
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For those who are electrically sensitive, there seem to be no easy answers as SMPA moves toward upgrading its grid.
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TSG signs on as one of Climate Challenge program’s flagship resorts
LOOKING UP – A climber eyed the frozen vertical at Ouray Ice Park. The City of Ouray received a sizable grant to help it purchase a key parcel of land within the Park late last week – just in time for Christmas. (File photo)
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Just in time for Ice Festival, Ouray is poised to seal Ice Park land deal with USFS.
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AL FRESCO – Ouray 4th graders Judah Preston, Tammy Iverson and
Kacie Meraz caught up on some reading during recess on a recent chilly afternoon. The Ouray School has responded to challenging economic times by finding ways to tighten its belt without leaving kids and teachers out in the cold. (Photo by Samantha Wright)
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Despite sharp cuts in funding, the Ouray Schools have found ways to make it all work.
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Tickets are selling fast.
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Decorating Safety Reminders for Families…Lifesavers Ball Fundraiser Coming Jan. 14…Mark Crossley Dies in Montrose
Brad Hughes
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'I was surprised and honored to receive this recognition from my peers; definitely a highlight in my professional career.'
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Kinder Morgan CO2 Company is proposing a three-dimensional seismic exploration of 134 square miles of public and private lands that include the area around Glade Lake and lands on the east and west...
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While disappointed in the decision, Sheep Mountain Alliance says some good came out of the legal challenge.
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The suit alleges the company violated the conditions of its federal discharge permit at the Silver Bell tailings site.
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As the CAIC expands its presence in the San Juans, local backcountry travelers have a chance to support the under-funded organization with fundraisers Thursday and Friday nights in Ouray and Tellu...
AND THEY'RE OFF! – A group of forerunners on the World Cup SBX course Wednesday morning included Telluride local Harry Kearney (winner of last year’s Mt. Baker Slalom). Harry’s
brother Hagen Kearney (above) earned a “coach’s discretion” spot in Friday’s finals. (Photo by Brett Schreckengost)
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Kearney and his younger brother Harry were among the six young snowboarders invited to last week’s camp, and according to U.S. Snowboard Team coach Peter Foley, both Kearney boys showed their prowe...
LG FIS Snowboard World Cup Athletes Seth Westcott, Nick Baumgartner, Lindsey Jacobellis, Jonathan Cheever, Nate Holland, Pat Holland,
and Graham Watanabe rode with Telluride Ski and Snowboard Club members and their coach this week. (Photo by Brett Schreckengost)
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Local snowboarders ripped it up with World Cup champions last Thursday in Telluride.
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The Montrose Recreation District got a cool reception from the Montrose City Council regarding a sales tax increase to fund a new community recreation center.
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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)