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WIPEOUT! – Montrose’s Angelo Youngren running from Steamboat defenders at the Indians’ homecoming game against the Steamboat Sailors Friday at Montrose High School. Montrose beat Steamboat, 54-0. (Photo by Barton Glasser)
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Montrose Indians win easily, but yet to be put to the test.
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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)
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It’s early in the season, but so far, the Telluride Boys Cross Country ranks first in state.
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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)
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The new Ridgway Devo mountain bike club has formed and begun its first eight-week training session.
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In addition to the strong boys team, the Telluride High School girls are also making their mark on the statewide cross country scene.
YOUNG CLIMBERS – At the Horizon Club climbing wall. (File photo)
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Youth climbing program will remain the same, but will see stronger administrative support under the Telluride Academy umbrella.
FLEET FEET – Coach Jill Burchmore (third from left) helps runners stay safe. (Courtesy photo)
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180 Wellness offers lessons in running with new Running Workshop in Telluride
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The 38th annual IPR is slated for next Saturday, pitting 1200-plus runners against the daunting 17-mile Imogene Pass.
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Perhaps Colo. Gov. Hickenlooper best summed up the allure of the U.S.A. Pro Cycling Challenge/Tour of Colorado: “Color, Pageantry and Drama.” But behind the theater is an audience so committed, it ...
MONTROSE QUARTERBACK Drew Casebier surveyed the line of scrimmage then rolled out looking to pass during the Indians’ Friday game against Rock Creek. (Photo by Barton Glasser)
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Football team looks to overcome previous season.
STAGE ONE OF THE US PRO CYCLING CHALLENGE – Tour de france winner Cadel Evans caught the wheel of a breakaway rider with 500 meters to go in the first stage race on Tuesday afternoon at the finish in Crested Butte. American rider and local favorite Levi Leipheimer won the stage in the final sprint. (Photo by Brett Schreckengost)
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Jesse James McTigue on the final leg of the US Pro Cycling Challenge
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SRAM, makers of the new 2x10 MTB drivetrain, will be in Elks Park Sunday, Aug. 28 in conjunction with local Life Cycles bike shop. Local riders are encouraged to check out the new technology.
STAGE ONE OF THE US PRO CYCLING CHALLENGE – Tour de france winner Cadel Evans caught the wheel of a breakaway rider with 500 meters to go in the first stage race on Tuesday afternoon at the finish in Crested Butte. American rider and local favorite Levi Leipheimer won the stage in the final sprint. (Photo by Brett Schreckengost)
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The US Pro Cycling Challenge makes its inaugural run over Colorado’s highest mountain passes this week – a report, and a primer.
HALF-MARATHONERS – Runners embarked on the Mt. Sneffels Half Marathon Saturday morning, running from Ouray to Ridgway. Marathoners continued from Ridgway back to Ouray to complete a
26.2-mile loop. (Photo by Brett Schreckengost)
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This year's Mt. Sneffles Marathon drew 400-plus runners, including one, a Guinness Book of World Records-holder, running his 772nd marathon.
KUNG FU MASTER Philip Sahagun will be one of three instructors, with Telluride black belt Eric Nepsky, at the upcoming Meditation Summit, August 14-17 in Telluride. (Courtesy photo)
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Eric Nepsky, who has long dreamed of studying with Chinese karate masters, is hosting a Meditation Summit in Telluride August 14-17.
SAFETY FIRST – Kira Hamblin (left) coaching Mesa and Sage Barnes at a mid-July swimming class in the Telluride Town Park pool. (Photo by Dale Kondracki)
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Telluride Town Park swim lessons teach valuable life skills to local and visiting kids.
FUTURE COWBOYS – Young boys watched the action at last year’s Montrose County Fair and Rodeo, which starts Friday night. (Courtesy of Montrose County)
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Montrose fair and rodeo parade set for Saturday afternoon.
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How do you know when you're doing something nobody who isn't there could possibly be doing? When you're at the Lunar Cup.
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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)