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)
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Ridgway’s town council enlisted high school students to research possible sister cities in Central America and the Caribbean.
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)
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With new project starts on the upswing across the region, a sense of optimism is growing that construction may be on the rebound after slumping for more than five years.
A MAP of the Idarado Mine tailings, east of Telluride, where the production company is proposing to construct a temporary main street set approximately 350’-by-125’ in size. The specific area is located within the large rectangle. (Courtesy image)
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The San Miguel County Commissioners expressed concern on Wednesday as the proposal must be acted upon quickly.
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)
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Telluride Schools’ new grow dome is a living classroom, as well as a source of fresh produce.
‘ROUND THE ROUNDABOUT – Traffic flowed through the temporary roundabout on Wednesday morning as Williams Construction crews began to working on the new, permanent roundabout at Society Turn. Delays of up to 10 minutes are possible though this week and into the next week as crews follow up the switch with demolition of the existing intersection, equipment crossing, etc. Weather is always a factor and could delay progress at times. “The speed limit on the single-lane roundabout is 25 mph,” CDOT Project Engineer Lorna Alexander said. “It’s very important that motorists keep their speeds low and drive with extra caution, as the detour roundabout is directly adjacent to our work zone – we want to maintain safety for both workers and motorists.” ( Photo by Brett Schreckengost)
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Telluride’s town council is considering action on a Traffic Calming Work Plan devised by a task force that focusses on the problem of speeding vehicles in town.
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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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Ongoing drought, and the threat of water calls, has spurred the creation of a new Ouray County Water Users Association to speak as one for upvalley users.
A MAP of the Idarado Mine tailings, east of Telluride, where the production company is proposing to construct a temporary main street set approximately 350’-by-125’ in size. The specific area is located within the large rectangle. (Courtesy image)
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The San Miguel County Commissioners expressed concern on Wednesday as the proposal must be acted upon quickly.
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An independent audit of the Montrose County Road and Bridge Department finds poor management, unsatisfactory work environment, and favoritism.
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Chief Leo Rasmusson’s resignation was effective immediately, leaving the department without a leader for the time being.
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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)