Another Cop Quits Ouray Police Department
Justin Crandall, the sole remaining officer to remain in the department, said some basic services provided by the department may be curtailed for moment, including VIN inspections and fingerprinting.
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Wright Opera House Kicks Off Capital Campaign With New Box Office
Full restoration of the Wright Opera House will come in phases over the next five to seven years as projects and their dependencies are established and budgeted for in advance.
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SMPA Board Appoints Robert Justis to Fill Vacancy
Several things made Justis stand out as the best man for the job. Most importantly, Rube Felicelli said, he has a strong background in the electric business.
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DISCUS THROWER Lance Brooks competed in the 2012 London Olympics. (Photo by Steve DeAutremont)
Olympic Athlete to Speak at Ridgway School’s Commencement Ceremony
Lance Brooks excelled in Track and Field in high school and college, but had to dig deep to find the stuff to become an Olympian.
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Telluride Science Research Center Reveals Plans for Facility
The Telluride Town Council gave its general thumbs-up for TSRC to enter into a public/private partnership the Town of Telluride to secure land for the construction of a world-class science center i...
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GUEST COMMENTARY | A Magical Film Bound for Glory
Although Big Easy definitely has its soft moments and songs, its energy and excitement are at the heart of Mountainfilm's central theme: Indomitable Spirit.
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Mountain Village Town Council Election Cancelled
With only three candidates expressing an interest to run, the June election has been cancelled.
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Governor to Hold Bill-Signing Ceremony at Ouray School
Gov. Hickenlooper and his entourage will be visiting the Ouray School on the same afternoon as preschool graduation.
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Hometown Grocery Store Expands Hours to Capture New Market
Duckett’s store manager Jeff Calvin said there have been a lot of requests over the years for expanded hours. Now, with increased foot traffic in the market due to two mines recently re-opening nea...
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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)
Possible Sister Cities Presented to Town Council
Ridgway’s town council enlisted high school students to research possible sister cities in Central America and the Caribbean.
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UP BEAR CREEK | Springtime in the Rockies
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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‘Sawpit Rocks!’
It is with overwhelming joy and gratitude that we thank The Telluride Association of Realtors and The First Time Home Buyers Assistance Program. After 7 very long months, jumping through hoop after...
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BLM Completes Ridgway Trails Plan Assessment
The BLM announced last week that it had completed its Ridgway Comprehensive Trail Management Plan, opening the way for new mountain bike trails.
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School District to Refocus Funding Goals Following Tax Proposal
New state tax legislation has Montrose and Olathe School District officials re-examining district funding plans to improve technology and school performance.
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SPORTS WATCH | A Wimpy Villain Now, But Derrick Rose Will Rise Again
Despite participating in practice and pregame shoot-arounds, Chicago’s star guard Derrick Rose continues to sit; it’s the main reason the Bulls probably aren’t going to go to the third round of the...
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R&R| The Everyone Orchestra Makes First Ever Appearance in Gunnison
Member of Railroad Earth, Greensky Bluegrass and The Motet come together as The Everyone Orchestra in Gunnison.
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VIEW TO THE WEST | The Grand Old Game
Montrose hosted round one of the state baseball tournament and came through with two wins to advance to the quarterfinals.
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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)
A+Y Designs Add Gelato to Already Impressive Gallery Lineup
Just as temperatures begin to climb in Montrose, A+Y Design Gallery owners Yesenia and Adam Duncan now have 22 new reasons (flavors) to visit their Main Street gallery, as they are now proprietors ...
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The Rest of the Alternative Energy Story
Delta-Montrose Electric Association members have been getting robocalls that pretend to ask your opinion but are actually telling you:
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North Fork Group to Begin Air Sampling
Paonia-based Citizens for a Healthy Community will soon begin monitoring the region’s air quality – to establish a baseline before large-scale drilling and fracking move in.
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