VIEW TO THE WEST | In the Beginning . . .
by Peter Shelton
03:00 AM, Thursday, May 23
As Mountainfilm in Telluride celebrates its 35th anniversary, the author recalls moments from the early years.

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Real Photos, Real Letters, Lesson Learned
A non-digital photo (and a real honest-to-goodness handwritten letter) are worth a thousand emails.
05:05 PM, Wednesday, March 25
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Feel Like I Owe It to Someone
Hippie, nerd, rebel, stoner – what does your hair say about you?
01:25 PM, Wednesday, March 25
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Taking Time to Treasure Early-Morning Bluejay Visits
The morning rush slows down to a crawl as Baby Elle communes with a visiting blue jay.
12:07 PM, Thursday, March 19
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It’s Time for a New, Less Emotional QB in Denver
Broncos drama has gone too far: Trade Cutler, already.
03:54 PM, Wednesday, March 18
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The Audacity of Slope
Columnist Peter Shelton spent a sunny day talking story at Giuseppe’s last weekend during a busy spring break day on ...
01:04 PM, Wednesday, March 18
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Working Toward a Transfer Station Solution
Commissioner Heidi Albritton explains the steps the county is taking to try to keep the transfer station open.
09:36 AM, Friday, March 13
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Hangin’ at the Clinic With A-Rod
Sitting in the waiting room, Peter Shelton swaps hip surgery stories with A-Rod.
09:16 AM, Friday, March 13
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Making good on a campaign promise
Skiing, architects, Iris in Asia, Norwood poetry.
11:21 AM, Thursday, March 12
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Protect Your Landscape and Home From Porcupine Damage
GUEST COMMENTARY In recent months, a number of homeowners in Mountain Village have noticed porcupine damage on thei...
11:11 AM, Thursday, March 12
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Not a ‘Peaceful, Easy Feeling’
Leaving a 1-year-old for the first time.
02:54 PM, Wednesday, March 11
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In Dallas, Wade Phillips Is the Problem, not TO
Terrell Owens’s big mouth may be just what the Bills need to jump start a winning season. Too bad he won’t be in the ...
02:50 PM, Wednesday, March 11
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Regarding Our Oil and Gas RulesRegarding Our Oil and Gas R...
State of Colorado needs safeguards against devastation to ensure responsible drilling.
04:27 PM, Wednesday, March 04
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Trade Talks Should Kick Cutler Into Shape
The Broncos need a leader, and if Cutler can’t play the role coach McDaniels is well justified in looking around for ...
01:55 PM, Wednesday, March 04
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Time Has Come Today
Columnist Peter Shelton takes a trip back to 1967 where a song changed the world, as he knew it.
01:31 PM, Wednesday, March 04
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Sound Long-Term Planning Focus of Shelter
Second Chance has put on hold plans for a new shelter, and instead will expand its thrift shop to generate more incom...
01:28 PM, Wednesday, March 04
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