UP BEAR CREEK | Springtime in the Rockies
by Art Goodtimes
03:00 AM, Sunday, May 19
It’s mud season but it doesn’t mean things are slow. Thoughts on water, cannabis, a supposed war against the West End and drone strikes.

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It’s Memorial Day Weekend, Do You Know Where Your Fishing ...
Warmer waters make for more active fish. Action at Ridgway Reservoir and below the dam should heat up along with the ...
12:54 PM, Wednesday, May 20
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HIKER READY – Although there are a few downed trees and patches of snow, trails in Ouray County like Bear Creek (above) are ready and hikeable. (Courtesy photo)
Hiking Season Open in Ouray
The Ouray Trails Group works diligently to clear area hiking trails, but is always in need of additional volunteers.
12:52 PM, Wednesday, May 20
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Time for a Recall?
The “three Town Council members and a few members of the public who constantly attack the Realtors, the real-estate c...
05:10 PM, Wednesday, May 13
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Mountain Village Looks to the Future
Sustainable year-round economy?
05:03 PM, Wednesday, May 13
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Prepping for the Big One
Swine flu scare may have been our pandemic warm-up, and its epicenter is what’s probably the world’s largest pig fact...
04:48 PM, Wednesday, May 13
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After Mark Cuban’s Rage, Drug Testing for Owners?
After Cuban’s Mother’s Day debacle, we wonder: How about drug testing for team owners?
04:44 PM, Wednesday, May 13
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Vehicle Registration Fee Hike Coming in July
The clerk’s office reminds all vehicle owners to check their registrations and renew expired ones before July 1 to av...
01:51 PM, Wednesday, May 13
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Off Season: Ain’t No Such Animal
Columnist Peter Shelton stops to take a look around this off season and realizes that, well, there really is a lot go...
01:23 PM, Wednesday, May 13
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It’s Mother’s Day, You Know What That Means
What does Mom really want this year? Peace and quiet, so clear out of the house and go fish the caddis hatch on the A...
02:08 PM, Wednesday, May 06
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Just a Terminally Hip Kid With a Crazy Dream
Time marches on. Might as well get a new hip and stay in the parade.
02:02 PM, Wednesday, May 06
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A Closer Look at Zermatt
Telski CEO Dave Riley observes how European ski resorts thrive.
07:26 PM, Thursday, April 30
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Finding the Radical Middle Ground
For 15 years the Public Land Partnership has been creating a regional table of trust for a diverse bunch of stakehold...
10:57 AM, Thursday, April 30
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Screw the Wingnuts
One wingnut is holding Peter Shelton’s toilet seat together, and another is defending Bush policies – or maybe they’r...
10:38 AM, Thursday, April 30
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Farmers Market Planned for Ouray
Organizers are seeking volunteers and financial support to make the Ouray Farmers Market a reality this summer.
10:36 AM, Thursday, April 30
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Now All Denver Needs Is Another Greg Kragen
The future of Broncoland is uncertain, but the new draft picks offer a glimmer of hope for the devoted.
08:41 AM, Thursday, April 30
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