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WATER WORRIES - Rich Weber, under the watchful eye of his dog, Ace, working on his irrigation ditch in May. After a dry and warm spring, the Uncompahgre River Valley Water Users Assn. requested a call on its water rights. (File photo)
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From fickle weather patterns in the winter to extremely hot and dry weather conditions in the summer, 2012 was a year of weather extremes that left their mark.
END OF THE BUILD-UP - Tyler Farrar of Team Garmin-Sharp-Barracuda crossed through the Stage 1 finish on main street in Telluride last August. Both Telluride and Montrose were host cities to the 2012 Pro Cycle Challenge after more than a year of preparations and build-up. (File photo)
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First there was great anticipation in Telluride and Montrose. Then there was a debate over whether the Pro Cycle Tour was worth the effort.
SECURED WATER - A comprehensive agreement signed by the Town of Telluride and the Idarado Mining Co. in December shores up Telluride's ability to develop a new municipal water supply high above the Bridal Veil Falls power station, and streamlines its path toward constructing the new Pandora Water Treatment Plant at the foot of Black Bear Pass. (File photo)
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Telluride finally secures its right to develop a new municipal water supply in Bridal Veil Basin, complete with a water treatment plant at the foot of Black Bear Pass.
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Local athletes basked in the glow of the sports spotlight in 2012, as our little corner of southwest Colorado established once again that it yields big athletic talent.
NICE ICE – Ouray Ice Park Operations Manager Kevin Koprek and Ouray Ice Park, Inc. board president Mike MacLeod are psyched for this Saturday, Dec. 22 when the Ice Park officially opens for the winter. (Photo by Samantha Wright)
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The lack of snow this winter, coupled with a recent cold snap, has led to ideal ice making conditions leading up to opening day at the Ouray Ice Park this Saturday, Dec. 22.
NO EASY ANSWERS – Ouray School Board President Mike Fedel, School Secretary Terry Bartlett, Ouray Police Chief Leo Rasmusson and Ouray County Sheriff Junior Mattivi were part of a group that gathered at Ouray School on Monday this week to discuss security measures at Ouray School in the wake of last Friday’s school shooting in Newtown, Ct. (Photo by Samantha Wright
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As funerals continue for 26 victims of the mass shootings at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Conn., and the White House voices support for reinstating a ban on assault weapons, school and ...
FORMER ARMY GREEN BARET LEE BURKINS, left, leads a Thai Chi class Tuesday and Thursday evenings through Jan. 10 at the Welcome Home Montrose Warrior Resource Center in Montrose. (Photo by William Woody)
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Right now, there are homeless military veterans camping out in the woods of the Uncompahgre Plateau, west of Montrose, she reports, alone and in the cold. Welcome Home Montrose Warrior Resource Cen...
THE FINISH line of the 2012 USA Pro Challenge Stage 1 in Telluirde. The 2013 route will begin in Aspen and end in Denver. (File photo)
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The 2013 route, announced on Wednesday, will start in Aspen and end in Denver.
STORMING TO THE FRONT - U.S. Team veteran Seth Wescott, No. 29, held off the competition in the World Cup SBX men's individual finals during a Telluride blizzard on Friday. (Photo by Brett Schreckengost)
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Despite no natural snow to speak of, Telluride again hosted the elite World Cup for ski- and snowboardcross athletes last week.
TIME BANK OF THE ROCKIES member Bob Balerio helped repair the door knob of Time Bank of The Rockies President Cynthia Harwood at her home in Montrose on Tuesday. (Photo by William Woody)
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Just because unemployment remains high, it does not mean talent should go to waste because monetary compensation is not available.
NEW LOOK - Ridgway mom, midwife and rock star Tawnya “T-ré” Singer got a new look last week from stylist Ernst Baer. (Photo by Samantha Wright)
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Ernst Baer’s career has spanned decades, continents and 24 employment relationships with top salons. He’s just gotten back from an attempt at “retirement,” and is now styling hair at Bernard’s, nam...
LIGHTS UP - Holiday decor sparkled outside the Sheridan Opera House last week. (Photo by Dale Kondracki)
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The Sheridan Opera House celebrates its 100th anniversary with a year-long series of events, starting with Vaudeville Night, Dec. 30.
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The NFL must get serious about player safety and Commissioner Roger Goodell knows it.
CLASSIC WIN – Telluride’s Rachel Hampton, racing for the Durango Nordic Ski Club, topped the women’s field in a United States Ski Association 5k classic race on Grand Mesa Sunday. The THS senior also took her F0J class (18-19 year olds) in the National Rankings List competition, which was moved from Summit County to the snowy, and very cold, track at Skyway. High temp for the day was 4 degrees Fahrenheit. (Photo by Peter Shelton)
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With the only snow in the state, the Grand Mesa Nordic Council stepped up to host two days of USSA-sanctioned nordic races last weekend.
FULL HOUSE – Gold Run, Telluride’s newest daycare center, opened for business on Monday to a full house of preschoolers. (Photo by Brett Schreckengost)
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Although Telluride boasts solid programs and facilities for preschool-aged children, infant care still an issue for local working families.
A PLACE FOR BIKES - From left to right, Clem Riggs, Montrose City Public Works, Montrose Mayor Pro-Tem Judy Ann Files, Jerry Johnson, City Public Works, Karla Clader, Dr. Dan Clader, Gwen Diaz, Council member and DDA Board member Carol McDermott and DDA Board Chairman Bob Brown stood behind one of the many new bike racks created by Recla Metals. (Courtesy Photo)
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Thirty-five bike racks spring up in downtown Montrose, thanks to DDA donation program.
HANG TIME – Ridgway High School graduate Lauren Hagemeyer, No. 7 attacking the ball above, capped her collegiate volleyball career at BYU-Hawaii with a trip to the NCAA Division II tournament and second-team All-America honors. (Courtesy photo)
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RHS grad Lauren Hagemeyer capped a successful collegiate volleyball career with a trip to the NCAA Division II tournament and second-team All-America honors.
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After David Stern handed down ‘sanctions’ to the Spurs last week for resting key players, it’s a wonder Stern allows coaches to make any decisions on their own.
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"This is truly a special group of student-athletes that we have at THS. I am very proud of them.”
NOT NOMADS – The team from Colorado Yurt Company finished setting up their flagship product at Top of the Pines, outside Ridgway, for the television cameras. A second segment on how tipis are made will air Thurs. Dec. 6 as part of the series, How It’s Made. (Courtesy photo)
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Colorado Yurt Company, based in Montrose with roots in Ridgway, will be featured this month on the Science Channel series How It’s Made.
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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)