Friday Oct 30 | The Telluride Watch
Federal Stimulus Funds May Reach as Far as Ophir
" The tiny town of Ophir, pop. 174, give or take a few, may receive a no-interest loan to pay for improvements to the town's water system.
San Juan Mountains Wilderness Act Before Congress
Would Protect Over 61,000 Acres TELLURIDE - Three months after unveiling draft legislation that would protect large swaths of public lands in San Miguel, San Juan and Ouray Counties at the request of local governments and conservation groups, U.S. Rep John Salazar introduced the San Juan Mountains Wilderness Bill to the U.S. House of ...
Denver Post Economy/Real Estate
Greene: Ophir, Colo., may turn to marijuana to balance itbudget
The tiny town south of Telluride is scrambling to keep from going broke. Solvency may lie in an old greenhouse next to town hall.
San Miguel County Announces All Mail-In Ballot Election This November
" Local voters will cast ballots in four separate elections on Tuesday, Nov. 3, but none of those contests will require a coordinated effort, according to San Miguel County Clerk and Recorder Peggy Nerlin.
Ramble Through the Wildflowers With Herbalist Melanie Kent
OURAY a ' Weehawken Creative Arts is pleased to offer a Mild Herb Walk with Certified Clinical Herbalist, Melanie Kent on Tuesday, July 14.
Town of Norwood, Rec District Awarded GOCO Grants
Norwood has been awarded two separate Great Outdoors Colorado grants totaling nearly $50,000. GOCO awarded $33,228.42 to the Town of Norwood to build a skateboard park and BMX track.
Will Pursue Renewable Energy Agenda TELLURIDE - When former Mountain Village Mayor Rube Felicelli takes his place representing District 5 on the San Miguel Power Association's Board of Directors in July, the first thing he plans to do is his homework.
Lush, Accessible Mining Claims
REMARKABLE mining claims located on Ophir Pass Road, County Road 8, Silverton. Awesome property for recreation, hunting, camping or build a secondhome.
GUEST COMMENTARY In the past few weeks the governments of Telluride, Mountain Village, Norwood, Ophir and San Miguel County have each adopted Governor Ritter's Climate Action Goal of a 20% reduction in Greenhouse Gas emissions by 2020.