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New offense makes all players eligible receivers, but that doesn’t mean they can actually catch.
‘Race Wife’ Sue Hobby supports the spandexed troops at the Mt. Evans Hillclimb.
HOT STREAK – Henry Lystad, of the Junkyard Dogs, headed for first after lining a ball to the fence during his team’s A League championship victory over Team Rehab. (Photo by Brett Schreckengost)
For the second year in a row, the Junkyard Dogs come out of the losers’ bracket to capture the championship.
The Rox season will only get better after the all-star break, and are still capable of a winning streak.
Some can handle the tabloid press, and some can’t. A-Rod’s non-denial might as well be a confession.
The creation of a whitewater park has far-reaching implications – most notably, in stream water rights.
It’s once again time to appreciate the power of the bicycle with next week’s Bike Week events.
RIDE ‘EM COWBOY – Five-star kayaker Willie Krois practiced his surfing skills in preparation for the Ridway River Festival Whitewater Rodeo, to take place on the Ridgwaves at 2 p.m. June 28. (Photo by Deidra Krois)
The First Annual Ridgway River Festival is scheduled for June 28 in Rollans Park.
Women’s softball action to continue after Bluegrass break.

Big Brown turning the corner at the Kentucky Derby. (Courtesy Photo)
The Belmont Stakes could make history this Saturday with Big Brown heading for the Triple Crown.
The U12 soccer team took second in the Grand Mesa Invitational tournament with a record of 2-1-1.
DIRECT SHOT – Junior Sean Swain fired a shot on the Montrose net while freshman Tucker Hensen positioned himself in front of the net for a possible rebound shot. (Photo by Erin Raley)
Lacrosse fever has struck Telluride’s youth, with both boys’ and girls’ teams competing in regional games.
The Ouray-Ridgway track and field team ended the season at the state meet in Pueblo over the weekend.

DEFENSE – The Ridgway-Ouray Bears work hard to defend their goal in the third quarter. Bears pictured here, in yellow, are (left to right): Sam Rondinelli, Alistair Fene, Maya Krull, Shelby Hernandez, Lincoln Sackman, and goalie Eli Hietala (in black).
The Ridgway/Ouray Bears soccer team traveled to Montrose over the weekend to take on the Fire Hawks.
GOOD DEFENSE - A Fireballers player (left) kicked the ball through Ouray County Wildkats defenders Charlie Hunt (left) and Emersyn Gentry.
Ridgway’s youth soccer teams saw plenty of action on the field, both on the road and at home. The Raptors tied one and won two, while the Golden Bears toppled Telluride.
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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)
