The Telluride Watch - Wed Nov 25

" With the bark beetle destroying the forests of Colorado's central Rocky Mountains and the Front Range, the pain of that devastating epidemic will soon be felt on the Western Slope as officials from the Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests are expecting a 36 percent budget cut next year, with the funds being appropriated elsewhere ...

The Telluride Watch - Wed Nov 25

Traffic Up at Social Services, Pantries TELLURIDE - " Should I repair my car so I can go out and look for work or spend that money to buy food for my kids? Do I really need to see a doctor for this? Which of my prescriptions can I let lapse? The region's residents are being forced to answer difficult questions as the prolonged recession has left ...

The Telluride Watch - Tue Nov 24

" Second Chance Humane Society Executive Director Kelly Goodin told the Ouray County Commissioners on Monday that the nonprofit animal shelter is no longer considering a special district mil levy to raise funds for its goal of securing three years operating expenses before building a new animal shelter.