Thursday | KJCT
Darryl Hannah decries proposed uranium mill
Actress Darryl Hannah is speaking out against a proposed uranium and vanadium mine in southwest Colorado.
Thursday Jul 2 | Charleston Daily Mail
Proposed Colo. uranium mill clears permit hurdle
Montrose County planners have vote unanimously to recommend a special-use permit for a proposed uranium and vanadium mill in southwest Colorado.
Region's Air Quality Is Wanting
Mercury, Ozone, Nitrogen of Concern SILVERTON - " A recent booklet released by the Silverton-based Mountain Studies Institute suggests that air quality in the eastern Four Corners region may be worse than we realize.
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.
Angel Baskets Provides Year-Round Volunteers, Donations Needed Now More Than Ever
" It's a given that, in today's economy, San Miguel County's all-volunteer Angel Baskets holiday gift-basket program for families in need is expanding.
Regional Sting Operation Lands Four in County Jails
David Williams Faces Drug Charges A sting operation by a multi-county task force has resulted in the arrest of at least four people.
First annual HARC Preservation Awards commend projects that contribute to historical preservation
" Honga's Lotus Petal restaurant, what used to be The Roma Building, was recognized for preserving its original facade, which was once three separate storefronts.
Community-Wide Block Party, 5k/10k Race Saturday in Norwood
Fundraiser for Prime Time NORWOOD - " The Wright Stuff Community Foundation is putting on what will likely become Norwood's next signature event with its 2nd annual Community Block Party this Saturday, June 13.
Brian Ahern made his first foray into local politics in 2008, running as the Democrat Party's candidate against Green Party member Art Goodtimes, the incumbent two-term San Miguel County commissioner.
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.
Towns Challenged On Green Energy
Mayors State Goal For 100 Percent By 2020 TELLURIDE - The mayors of the Towns of Telluride and Mountain Village announced a "mayoral challenge" for the communities they represent to secure 100 percent of their electricity from renewable energy sources by 2020 in a joint statement on Saturday.
Riding Wright 4-H Club Invites Regional Riders to Strut Their Stuff
Open Horse Show Saturday NORWOOD - " San Miguel Basin 4-H youth and others from around the region will gather with their horses this weekend for the first Riding Wright Open Horse Show at the San Miguel County Fairgrounds indoor arena in Norwood, Saturday, May 23.
Nominations Open for 2009 Citizen of the Year Award
" The Telluride Foundation created its Citizen of the Year award to honor San Miguel County residents who make remarkable personal contributions to the region.
Decision delayed on Montrose County uranium mine for second meeting in June
The promise of new jobs brought out supporters in force this week for a public hearing on the proposed Piñon Ridge uranium mill proposal in western Montrose County.
Great Dry Run' in County's Response to Pandemic Threat
TOWN BRIEFS Health Officer Says - Everybody Pretty Much Knew' What They Had to Do TELLURIDE - The Telluride region's response to the threat of pandemic went off without a glitch as it prepared for the arrival of the swine flu that never arrived, San Miguel County Health Officer David Homer, M.D., told council on Tuesday.
Hub Lots Gain Crucial First Step From County Planners
Updated May 13, 2009 Regional Master Plan Amended TELLURIDE - Opening the door to the possibility of creating up to 58 units of affordable housing units in Lawson Hill, the San Miguel County Planning Commission voted unanimously on Wednesday to approve an amendment to the Telluride Regional Master Plan without which the proposed Hub Lots conceptual ...
P&Z: Hub Lots Conversation Must Continue
Economic Balance Must Take Priority TELLURIDE - "Voicing concern that a proposed development in Lawson Hill would be detrimental to economic activity in Telluride's already hard hit commercial core, the Planning and Zoning Commission advised during a worksession held last week that that great care must be taken to protect Telluride's existing ...
Wright Stuff Announces First Annual 5k/10k Race
Parking Lot Sale, Block Party June 13 NORWOOD - " As part of its second annual Block Party Celebration, the Wright Stuff Community Foundation is putting on a 5k/10k running/walking race in Norwood.
Two Swine Flu Cases Confirmed in Colorado
WHO Tells World to Brace for Possible Pandemic TELLURIDE - " Colorado health officials on Wednesday afternoon confirmed the first two swine flu cases in the state.
Summer Construction to Cause Traffic Delays
" Drivers in San Miguel County are being told to anticipate increased traffic congestion this summer, leading to possible delays.