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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Off Highway Vehicle Drivers Build, Maintain Precious Trails
OHV users take issue with article decrying U.S. Forest Service’s disinclination to restrict motorized vehicle traffic...
01:32 PM, Wednesday, May 20
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Land Use and Affordable Housing Vision Statement II
More commentary from members of the Mountain Village 15-Year Plan Vision Task Force
01:28 PM, Wednesday, May 20
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Graduation Speech: Choice Is Life
Make no mistake, columnist Peter Shelton isn’t pro abortion but he is pro freedom.
01:08 PM, Wednesday, May 20
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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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