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Youth is served
Life can be difficult for teens, particularly when exams come around. You may imagine libraries as places that increase the pressure — where (as the saying goes) you hit the books. The Wilkinson Public Library is more than books (both literal and downloadable). Its programs act as an escape...
Tired of fighting for a parking spot
No one alive today can imagine working the mines or the railroads in the San Juan Mountains, those worlds disappeared too long ago. You can’t even imagine my mother, in 1965, finding herself at Alberto’s Farm—where the airport is now—and thinking this was as close to her native Switzerland as she would ever find in America. She would forever have a dagger of guilt in her heart for being part of the transformation of the area, even though she never came even remotely close to building her dream cabin there.
Montrose Monday!
MONTROSE, Colo. (KREX) — Recurring guest, Tonya Maddox, tells WesternSlopeNow about the Ladies Giving Club of Montrose. The club’s upcoming event is on Thursday at 5:30 p.m. at The Bridges. Maddox also discusses Karaoke at the Theatre. Karaoke starts at 7 p.m. on Sunday at Magic Circle Theatre....
From Rainbow, With Gratitude
In recent weeks, Rainbow Preschool faced some hard news that created painful and scary ripple effects throughout our community. Our organization has been so grateful for the support that Telluride and the surrounding community have shown. We have relied heavily on the Telluride Marshall’s Department, the San Miguel Resource Center, and Tri-County Health for their guidance and support. We are forever grateful for the outpouring of encouragement we continue to receive from families and individuals. On behalf of Rainbow Preschool and Daycare Center – which comprises the Rainbow, Rascals, and Rockies kids’ programs – thank you.
Mountain Village announces Paul Wisor to step down
During the Town of Mountain Village’s annual directors’ retreat, town manager Paul Wisor informed staff that he intends to step down from his role in summer 2024. Wisor will resign to return full-time to the Vail Valley to be with his family. He is committed to remaining in his role through the end of July and possibly longer to ensure a smooth transition.
Strong Sun & Warm Temperatures
GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (KJCT) - Today:. Today is warmer than yesterday by a long shot. We were about 81° yesterday, and today, we reached 86° here in Grand Junction. These temperatures are expected to hold up this weekend. Saturday will be 1-2° cooler than Sunday in both Grand Junction and Montrose.
Last-second goal sends No. 4 Battle Mountain boys lacrosse to state semifinals
Tuesday’s 4A lacrosse state quarterfinal in Edwards was worth the price of admission: physical defense, back-and-forth offense, a last-second goal and a historic victory. “Man what an unbelievable game,” Battle Mountain head coach Pat Doherty said after Carter Shonk’s game-winner sent the Huskies to their first-ever boys lacrosse state semifinal. “First and foremost, I have to give all the credit to Telluride for fighting the way they did. What a game.”
Let’s talk wolves and ricegrass
After last month’s visit from western Colorado poet Trish Hopkinson, the Stories & Poems genre shifts to storytelling and nonfiction with regional specialists Bill Wilson of Norwood and Cole Crocker-Bedford of Slick Rock on May 15 at the Lone Cone Library. Wilson’s focus this month will be on wolves...
Matthew Dunham set to go to court Thursday
GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (KJCT) - A Montrose man who’s facing 16 counts of sexual assault on a child and 2 counts of child abuse will appear in a Mesa County courtroom on Thursday morning. 37-year-old Matthew Dunham, from Montrose, will go to his review hearing in Mesa County. He...
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