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Telluride Ski and Snowboard Club introduces a telemark program this season, coached by Minnesota transplant Theron Johnson.
Montrose Girls Softball may have lost at State, but they set a school record.
It’s a brilliant October for Telluride High School Sports.

Photo by Brett Schreckengost
It proved a poignant one for the Miners, who had steadily climbed the regional rankings and enjoyed the view from the top for a spell.

WIDE RECEPTION – Montrose High Indians senior Cameron Jones tries to score a touchdown on the road at Stoker Stadium. The Indians tied the game at halftime, but in the end fell 49-21 to the Grand Junction Tigers, their arch rivals for the Southwestern League title. Both teams were 6-0 before the game. (Photo by Trevor Alvord)
Indians Suffer First Loss to Rival Grand Junction
Seniors heading to state tournament for last matches of their Montrose High School tennis careers.
SUPERGIRLS – Kristen Permakoff and a client during one of Supergirl Sports’ ‘Free Friday’ running clinics. The group meets at 8:30 a.m. at the Entrada Park bridge, rain (snow) or shine. (Photo by Brett Schreckengost)
Meet local ski and snowboard instructor and lifelong competitive runner Kristen Permakoff, aka Supergirl of Supergirl Sports.
The Telluride-Norwood Cross Country Team (Courtesy photo)
Ranked #1 and #2 among 2A schools in the state, the boys and girls of the combined Telluride-Norwood cross country team head to Regionals, and likely their State berths, next week.
Ridgway golfer Kolton Kyne, playing for Montrose High School, tied for fifth place at the state tournament.
Ridgway golfer Kolton Kyne, playing for Montrose High School, tied for fifth place at the state tournament.
With an undefeated season on the line, the Lady Miners are ready to face-off against Norwood on Friday.
GOLF CHAMPS – (Left to right) Montrose High School’s Nick Purvis, Bryce Markley, and Kolten Kyne displayed their trophies after the Gunnison Invite. Kyne earned a trip to the State tournament in Windsor, Colo. (Courtesy photo)
A triumphant boys golf season ends on a shaky note at Regionals, but coach Angelo DeJulio says the season was an overall success for Montrose High School’s esteemed boys golf program.
'I can’t think of a better way to end one’s bike season than riding killer terrain while soaking in some of the most jaw-dropping scenery imaginable.'
Montrose Indians win easily, but yet to be put to the test.
Telluride homeboy mountain-biker Ernie Watenpaugh wins Mountain States Cup 2011 overall title
RUN FOR IT – Telluride Boys Cross County took the individual and team titles at the St. Vrain Invitational. (Courtesy Photo)
It’s early in the season, but so far, the Telluride Boys Cross Country ranks first in state.
Indians gearing up to make a run for their fourth consecutive Southwestern League title.
BEYOND CATEGORY – Members of Ridgway’s new Devo mountain bike club gathered at the top of the BMX track in town during their first week of lessons. The program has 20 members, ages 5-14, according to organizer Jen Charrette of Peak to Peak Bicycles. (Photo by Jen Charrette)
The new Ridgway Devo mountain bike club has formed and begun its first eight-week training session.
In addition to the strong boys team, the Telluride High School girls are also making their mark on the statewide cross country scene.
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ROBERT JUSTIS (Courtesy photo)
‘SIT DOWN JOHN' – Cast members sing in the romping musical 1776 at Magic Circle Theatre. (Courtesy photo)
WANTING ANSWERS – Ouray hotelier and former city councilor Betty Wolfe expressed her concern about the recent police department resignations, and demanded answers, at last Monday’s Ouray City Council meeting as a crowd of about 30 community members watched. (Photo by Samantha Wright)

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)
