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AT THE 7 A.M. START – M2D riders shiver in anticipation of their 132-mile ride. (Photo by Dale Kondracki)
Marathoner Paul Reich, who felt more like a “tortoise” than a “hare” this time out on the 132-mile Telluride-to-Moab Just for Kids’ Mountains to Desert Bike Road, says the slow racers are the real ...
Sometimes a true fan has to boo.
RIDGWAY’S ANGELINA CHANEY went up for a block against a spike by Telluride’s Mallory Bosse during Tuesday’s JV match in the Minerdome. (Photo by Brett Schreckengost)
In their first volleyball meeting of the season, the Telluride Miners took three matches over Ridgway, partly thanks to empty seats on the Demons’ bench.
After the first three weeks of the season, the schedule gets much tougher for the Broncos.
The Imogene Pass Run’s men’s and women’s 2008 winners Parr and Nelson both set the fastest times seen in years at Saturday’s race.
UNDEFEATED – Under variable skies Tuesday evening, the Ridgway High School Demon soccer team pulled out a 1-0 victory over the Telluride Miners on the Solar Ranch Field in Ridgway. (Photo by Cecily Bryson)
With the Telluride Miners unable to put shots in the net, the Ridgway Demons move to a 2-0 soccer season record.
SHE’S OUT – Montrose’s Nikki Rodgers (13) applied the tag on a Delta’s Jess Easter and was subsequently thrown out. (Photo by Gus Jarvis)
The score may not indicate it but Tuesday evening’s game against the Delta High Panthers was a close game.
No satisfaction – Freaks and Flubbadubba both thwarted by Tuesday night tie.
Labor Day weekend in Ouray brings with it the Ouray County Fair. Highlights include a new pie baking contest, animal showing, and the annual rodeo.
Yang’s victory over woods could inspire other Asians to go pro in the world of golf.
Even with commanding 4-1 victory over Siam Freaks, veteran Fat Alley still has some work to do to catch up with coed soccer league leaders.
MATCH UP – Brown Dog forward Brandy Johnson moved the ball upfield during a Tuesday evening match against Team Latin. (Photo by Brett Schreckengost)
Team Latin brings the heat to 2009 coed soccer’s early season, moving to 3-0 record after Tuesday night win over Brown Dog
Expect to see some of the best college football ever in this season’s action.
Breaking swimming records were all the rage with polyurethane swimsuits. Next year, things will be different.
Smugglers takes the B-league tourney trophy Monday; heading to the A league next season (or so we think).
Paul Reich and Stephen “Esteban” Roberts finish Stage Two of grueling Leadman Race.
Will Michael Vick go back to the NFL?
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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)
