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OLYMPIC-BOUND! – Telluride’s Gus Kenworthy, who qualified for the Winter Olympics last week on the world’s first-ever U.S. Olympic Ski Slopestyle team, executing a Switch Five. (Photo courtesy Zack Altschuler Photography) Gus Kenworthy Heads to Sochi for 2014 Olympics Telluride High when the Telluride-trained athlete debut of the ski slopestyle and ski friends and posted on the Internet. that I really wanted to make ev- was named to the first-ever U.S. halfpipe disciplines. On Monday, speaking of this eryone proud and show them, and School Graduate men’s Olympic ski slopestyle team The historic announcement in newest – and most exciting – ca- myself, that I really could do it.” Named to First-Ever following his second-place finish at Park City on Saturday also marked reer highlight, he said: “I wanted to Peter Kenworthy, Gus’s father, was the Visa U.S. Freeskiing Grand Prix the first time a Telluride-bred - ath [make the U.S. Olympic team] for in Park City Friday, to witness his U.S. Olympic Ski Tour at Park City on Saturday. lete has won a berth on an Olympic myself, because obviously making son’s slopestyle competitions po- Slopestyle Team Kenworthy joins U.S. Freeski- team roster. the team is a huge accomplishment, dium finish, and at his second-place ing Team teammates Nick Goep- “This means the world to me,” but I also really wanted to do it for win Saturday. Athletes aiming to BY MARTINIQUE DAVIS per and Bobby Brown as the first said Kenworthy, a 2010 Telluride everyone who has supported me qualify for the Olympics must post ski slopestyle athletes to compete High School graduate who began along the way. at least two podium results in five PARK CITY – Telluride ski at the Olympic level, with the up- his professional ski career at age 16, “I’ve had such strong support phenom Gus Kenworthy made his- coming 2014 Sochi Winter Olym- after winning recognition for a self- from the Telluride community, and tory on multiple fronts this week, pic Games marking the Olympic edited ski flick he made with some my friends, family, and sponsors, see KENWORTHY on page 17 Florida-Based Woody ‘Battles’ a Montrose Aviation Firm Wins SWAT Team-in-Training Chance to Operate It’s All About the Montrose County Sheriff’s Office each field a SWAT team Preparing for the comprised of officers tasked with At Montrose Airport ‘Human Factor’ in handling and defusing the most dangerous situations, wherever Telluride Ski and Golf plicant, Telluride Ski and Golf Real-Life Situations and whenever they happen. Asset Holdings, Majestic, head- For the safety of the officers, Holding Co. Bid Did quartered in Ft. Lauderdale, Fla., BY WILLIAM WOODY and to preserve the integrity of Not ‘Adhere to the meets minimum standards for a their training, I could neither di- Montrose Regional Airport FBO. MONTROSE – All I vulge nor photograph any tacti- Minimum Standards’ The review committee, was told was to bring gloves, cal details about the exercise. tasked with reviewing the two or- a heavy coat “and something The training took place in BY GUS JARVIS ganizations’ proposals, said TSG to protect your junk.” Those a cold and empty commercial Asset Holdings, which formed instructions didn’t really in- building on Montrose’s north MONTROSE – Montrose Telski Aviation for purposes of timidate me; I’ve been looking for side. The Montrose Police De- County Manager Rick Eckert an- entering the proposal process, did a gunfight with the police for some partment holds SWAT training nounced Tuesday that Majestic not qualify. Telski’s proposal in- time, and now I was preparing to exercises here each month, ac- Skies, one of two finalist applicants cluded the use of off airport prop- reap what I’d sowed. cording to Montrose SWAT for a second Fixed Base Operator erty, which would require third Last week I was invited to par- team leader Sgt. Tim Cox. lease at Montrose Regional Air- party negotiations. Because that ticipate in Special Weapons And I was given a special hel- port, can submit a proposal and Tactics (SWAT) training with the begin negotiations with the county. Montrose Police Department. The WILLIAM WOODY Unlike the second FBO ap- see AIRPORT on page 10 Montrose Police Department and see WOODY on page 23

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SAN MIGUEL COUNTY – MMH board president, said. “He environmental to local government San Miguel County has a free drop brings a strong background in hos- to commercial activity. For more in- site for discarded holiday trees at pital management and will be an formation on Colorado RACs, go to asset to our community.” http://www.blm.gov/co/st/en/BLM_ Community Briefs Resources/racs/swrac.html. By Watch Staff SOUTHWEST RESOURCE ADVISORY COUNCIL MMH HEALTH FAIR TO MEET SCHEDULED SATURDAY, the east end of the large parking lot MARCH 1 adjacent to Viking Rentals on Soci- MONTROSE – The Bureau ety Drive in Lawson Hill. The site of Land Management’s Southwest MONTROSE – Montrose is well-signed and the pile of ever- Resource Advisory Council will Memorial Hospital’s annual greens is evident. Discarded trees meet Friday, Feb. 7, at the Mon- Health Fair takes place Saturday, are chipped into mulch, which will trose Public Lands Center (2465 March 1, from 6:30 a.m.-12 p.m. at be available for a few weeks, and S. Townsend Ave.). The meeting the Montrose Pavilion. Early blood then hauled away. Friday, Jan. 31 is begins at 9 a.m., is open to the draws, held in conjunction with the the last day for tree disposal. Call public and the public comment Health Fair, takes place Feb. 5-8, 970/728-3844 or email ninak@ period is at 11:30 a.m. Individu- from 6:30-9:30 a.m. in the Mon- sanmiguelcounty.org for info. als who want to make a statement trose Pavilion Main Ballroom. during the public comment period Early Blood Draws will also be NEW MONTROSE MEMORIAL should register with the BLM by available on Feb. 3 at the American HOSPITAL CEO sending an email to sborders@ Legion Hall in Olathe, 6:30-9:30 blm.gov by Wednesday, Feb. 5. a.m., and on Feb. 1 in Ridgway at MONTROSE – The Mon- Speakers should submit a writ- the 4-H Events Center, 7-10 a.m. trose Memorial Hospital Board of ten copy of their statement at the Appointments must be made Directors has hired a new Chief meeting for the administrative re- for the Early Blood Draws, and Operating Officer. Colorado na- cord. Depending on the number of can be made at www.Montrose- tive Steven Hannah, from Gordon speakers, the RAC may limit the Hospital.com through Jan. 29. Hospital in Calhoun, Ga., comes length of presentations. Agenda top- The following blood tests will be on board Feb. 19. Previously ics include National Environmental offered at the Early Blood Draws CEO at Barrett Hospital in Dillon, Policy Act training, land tenure and and the Health Fair. The total Mont., Hannah brings more than oil and gas sub-group update. chemistry profile evaluates kid- 20 years of hospital administra- The Southwest RAC is one of ney function, electrolytes, triglyc- tion experience to the job. three advisory councils to BLM erides, HDL and LDL cholesterol He moves with his wife, Melis- Colorado. Composed of 15 mem- levels and over 15 components sa, and their 10-year-old son, Joe, bers appointed by the Secretary of in the blood. The profile also in- to Montrose. “The board is excited the Interior, individuals serving in to have Steve join Montrose Me- each RAC represent a broad range morial Hospital,” Debi Harmon, of public land interests, ranging from see BRIEFS on page 23 the watch THURSday, January 23 - WEDNESday, January 29, 2014 | 3 watch index Ouray SAN MIGUEL OURAY COUNTY BROKERS P roPerty Guide to ouray C ounty COUNTY CDOT Looks to Locals for

Help Stabilizing Rockfall Watch the [ TimOWNER/BROKER Currin on Red Mountain Pass stayin touch The winding, mountainous Contact me today route connecting the 970.325.0300 | [email protected] communities of Silverton and w w w .o u r a y b r o k e r s . C o m Ouray has been closed since Monday, Jan. 13 due to a significant rockfall incident at mile marker 90, two miles south of Ouray. PAGE 7

Telluride’s Gus Chad Peele ] no dental insurance? Kenworthy Heads to Mountaineering Sochi Slideshow Supports Kenworthy joins U.S. Playground Initiative no problem. Freeskiing Team teammates The show, aptly titled ‘The Nick Goepper and Bobby Wanderings of a Mountain Brown as the first ski smile! we can help... Guide,’ is a fundraiser for the slopestyle athletes to compete Ridgway Elementary School at the Olympic level, with the Playground Initiative. PAGE 23 upcoming 2014 Sochi Winter co lorad .6955 Olympic Games marking osmiles.com | 970.249 the Olympic debut of the ski COMMUNITY slopestyle and ski halfpipe disciplines. PAGE 1 Heather Rommel Takes the Helm at EcoAction MV Council Bans Retail Partners one region Pot – For Now EcoAction board member Todd Brown said Rommel was hired MV Council temporarily bans because of her experience retail pot, but must soon make promoting sustainability one region a final decision on the matter or projects and her ability to state law could allow marijuana communicate with other sales in Mountain Village. entities in the region. PAGE 22 PAGE 12 one region one paper MONTROSE ARTS AND COUNTY ENTERTAINMENT one paper

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Measure B Now Head for The Hills Officially on the Ballot Comes Into Their Own With resounding applause Bluegrass Identity from an audience of about 90 Punk, funk and home-grown citizens, the Montrose City bluegrass on this week’s music Council unanimously agreed to schedule. PAGE 13 allow the Montrose Recreation District to put a 0.3-percent DISH sales tax increase proposal to voters in April to fund a new Smuggler’s Brewpub community recreation center. The restaurant’s owners PAGE 11 renovated the space this autumn, transforming the Horsefly Brewing eatery from a sports pub to a full-fledged restaurant, Company to Sell Food, complete with an extensive Beer and Wine at menu and cocktail list. Montrose Airport PAGE 25 After going through security, travelers will be able to enjoy food or a freshly-brewed local beer. NEWS 10

This means the world to me.”

– Telluride’s Gus Kenworthy, follow- ing an announcement last weekend that he won a berth on the U.S. Olympic Team’s ski slopestyle roster and is headed for Sochi. PAGE 1 4 | THURSday, January 23 - WEDNESday, January 29, 2014 the watch commentary In Memory of Frick Burden In NSA the The Talking Gourd the Lithic Press release Amor Debate, Watch Fati would say, “All power to Co-Publishers Seth Cagin, the paradox”). We are told that the dark Marta Tarbell Will Facts is scary, the dark is bad Editor Gus Jarvis OPEN BARD … Just to get the Why must we give darkness facts straight, Beth Paulson tells Trump the cold shoulder? us that Open Bard is a subsidiary PRODUctION of the Ridgway Chautauqua So- Fear? Creative/Production/Web Up Bear Creek Coffee is dark (at its purest) ciety (which operates the Sher- Barbara Kondracki By Art Goodtimes yet brings bursts of energy bino Theater) and is not con- Graphic Designer Nate Moore nected to the Ouray Performing Photo Editor Brett Schreckengost YAK BONE … Tashi delek! … Dark chocolate is bitter- Arts Guild, although that group, Copy Editor L.N. Vreeland Deer collectibles of Pine St. is of- sweet and loving as well as other non-profits, fering “All Faith Bracelets” made gave Open Bard a small start-up a D veR t I s INg by Tibetan refugees in Dharma- The night sky, the one holding grant. sala, India. Part of the proceeds this very Earth, is dark Advertising Director will be split between the Tibetans POTSHOTS … Kudos to Uru- Heather Zeilman 919/264-6380 These letters I am speaking [email protected] who made the yak bone “con- guay’s President José Mujica Worldview scious” jewelry and a fund that is are typed in dark ink for seeing the decriminalization By David Sirota Account Representatives being set up in memory of Frick of cannabis as a smart strat- Tammy Kulpa 716/440-0111 [email protected] Burden to buy Buddhist books The room in which I sleep egy for crippling the drug car- In order to have a genuinely for the Wilkinson Library … For tels … More than one county constructive debate, data must is very dark, allowing dreams Zackery Slaughter 931/607-9781 more info, contact maitreya47@ resident commented to me that be compiled, evidence must be [email protected] rocketmail.com. The soil is dark, supplying you couldn’t help but sniff a amassed and verifiable truths must nutrients for our food whiff of hypocrisy in Montrose be presented. This truism is partic- c ONt RIb U t ORs ECONOMIC INDICATORS schools seeking cannabis educa- ularly significant when it comes to Samuel Adams, Martinique Davis, … As a poet in the Sixties I The brain is submerged in tion funds to rebuild basic in- debates about security and liberty. Art Goodtimes, Rob Schultheis, never had much use for eco- darkness frastructure their citizens have When public policy disputes in- nomics … At 10 I’d run a “cor- refused to fund, as reported in volve such grave issues, facts are Peter Shelton, Adam Smith, Leslie poration” of my own making, but gives off glowing ideas last week’s headlines, and while a necessity. Without facts, we get Vreeland, William Woody, diversified from paper routes & The heart is surrounded by the retail sales that generate that the counterproductive discourse Samantha Wright door-to-door sales into theater darkness state cannabis fund are banned we are being treated to right now aNDY saWYeR 1965–2008 productions (I wrote & pro- yet allows love and life from the county. But then, you – the one hijacked by National Se- gRace heRNDON 1924-2009 duced neighborhood plays that got to remember, Montrose curity Administration defenders my brothers acted in), architec- County was the entity that filed throwing temper tantrums, tossing ture (drew up detailed plans for Things are not always in water court on rights and a out fear-mongering platitudes and c IRc U latION a hexagonal house that never as they seem reservoir in San Miguel County, trying to prevent any scrutiny of Circulation Director got built), cryptography (made without telling anyone, in a sort the agency. Scott Nuechterlein up my own alphabet script), and of North Korean-style surprise You don’t have to look far to Circulation provided by sundry other divertissements … -- Olivija Berry attack on its neighbors. Then find this sad spectacle. Tune into Telluride Delivers But hopping into local politics, Telluride lost their case immediately, a national news program and you first as a reporter/editor and then since they’d failed to do due dil- inevitably will hear pundits who O ffI ces as an elected official, has made 2012 (15013 NW) and that Year igence, and our county and some have spent the last decade mind- Phone: it incumbent that I, at least, to Date revenues were up 10 per- of our ranchers called them on it lessly cheering on wars and war- 970/728-4496 glean the rudiments of the dis- cent. That’s a good omen for this (not too swift, Watson.) rantless wiretapping now echoing Fax: 970/728-9066 mal science. So, I always watch coming year, as it suggests our the talking points emanating from Telluride carefully when County Finance resort economy, fueled by tour- GABRB 1 … That’s the gene surveillance-state apparatchiks 125 W. Pacific Ave. Director Ramona Rummel re- ism and real estate sales, may be in mice, say British researchers, like Reps. Mike Rogers, R-Mich., in the Diamondtooth Building leases county sales tax figures. rebounding from the 2008 Hous- that makes them prefer liquor to and Dutch Ruppersberger, D-Md. Ridgway This week we learned that as of ing Bubble Downturn Deep water. And probably some of us, This week, these two law- 171 N. Cora Ave. November 2013 (15013 NW) Freeze. Let’s hope it warms up county sales tax revenues were and continues to snow (or as Montrose up 20 percent from November “Mad Jack” Mueller, author of see Goodtimes on page 27 see Sirota on page 27 14 S.v Uncompahgre Ave.

a DDIt IONal letters to the editor c ONtact Thank You much and was so widely appre- actually isn’t the case at all. I want to volunteer as a mentor INf ORMatION ciated. What is going on at our invite my buddy along for many or study buddy. I’m sure you’ll Advertising and Classifieds: Jumpin’ Jan radio station? different kinds of adventures find that you gain respect from [email protected] whether it is a hike or trip to your employer with the request Editorial: Editor: – Baerbel Hacke Montrose or trying a new recipe to give back to this community I want to thank my friend Jan- together! I was also under the even if you take a couple hours [email protected] ice Zink for her 20-plus years of impression that it would be one- off work a week. Circulation: incredible and tireless devotion January Is National sided, where I would give so Roxana has also broadened 970/728-4496 to KOTO. She created fantastic much of myself and not get much my list of favorite things to do Calendar: events for our community and Mentoring Month back which is also not true. My in Telluride. For example, I had [email protected] enthused me and many others to experience is that mentoring is a never been ice-skating or sledding or fax 970/728-9066 volunteer. From Janice I always Editor: gift for the mentor just as much here and we have done both. She received a thank you right away. Did you know January is Na- as the mentee and the support even had a sled in the cardboard The is published KOTO events brought Tellu- tional Mentoring Month? I would you receive from One to One in sled Derby fundraiser for One to The Watch ride together and inspired us to like to take this chance to motivate Telluride is outstanding. It con- One and they made it to the final on Thursdays by The Slope, LLC, keep this radio alive; they raised the region to volunteer to become nects you so much more with round! Roxana had never been P.O. Box 2042, Telluride, CO 81435. money the radio station needed a mentor to a child in need. Many this community and opens your skiing but thanks to the ski resort The Watch is a tradename of The Slope, for staying on the air. Some more, of you inspired me to become a heart completely. providing lift tickets for Roxana LLC. All rights reserved. some less. Fundraising turned mentor just over a year ago and I My buddy and I combine and Telluride Sports giving her into FUN-raising. I was never only have one regret: I wish I had homework and play on a weekly rentals for free, it’s now one of her embarrassed to ask for money done it sooner! basis. Tuesdays have become favorite things to do. for KOTO. Now I’m not sure if I So why did it take me so my favorite day of the week be- Roxana and I really appreciate want to stay involved. long? I was under the false cause that is the day I get to go the Telluride restaurants and busi- Jumpin’ Jan has resigned. impression that I would have pick up Roxana from school. All Why does someone resign, who to have a ton of extra time to it takes is a conversation with did her job so well, loved it so dedicate to mentoring when that your employer or boss that you see Letters on page 28 1 3 6 S A N J ODAILY A Q U I N B O U L E VOPEN A R D - M O U N THOUSES A I N V I L L A G E 1 - 4

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BY SAMUEL ADAMS board member Dave Johnson. events are the station’s primary “That was the most amount of source of revenue, the board cited TELLURIDE – KOTO ra- people I’ve ever seen at a KOTO the need to pivot the station’s fo- dio’s board of directors voted last board meeting,” said Izard after the cus from special events to news week to hold a special election for meeting, adding that he appreciates and programming. four of its members, in response the community feedback and en- After decades of selling beer to an online petition calling for the courages it in the future. at the Telluride Bluegrass Festival, resignation of boardmembers Ray Dozens of past and present which brought in $50,000 in its last Farnsworth and Robert Allen. Pe- KOTO DJs, volunteers and staff year, KOTO lost the booth in 2012, titioners allege that the two disre- attended the meeting, offering the same year it hosted the first an- garded KOTO bylaws in making both support for and criticism of nual Ride Festival. The loss of beer- decisions that led to the departure the board and Koebler for recent booth revenue dealt a major blow to of longtime KOTO Special Events actions, which include reducing the station’s finances. Coordinator Janice Zink. the number of fundraiser events Former KOTO Manager and Rather than singling out the the station holds to four: the Executive Director Steve Kennedy two, former KOTO boardmember Ride, Duck Race, Ski Swap and said the station, which does not ac- Todd Creel suggested the board Lip Synch; and the restructuring cept underwriting, has no choice hold an election for the four board of Zink’s job, which included a but to hold as many fundraising op- seats that were up for reelection last reduction in her compensation portunities as possible to survive. December but were uncontested. and led to her departure last “I want to dispel a myth that The motion to hold the spe- week after twenty years with the special events are risky, and that cial election passed by a 5-1 vote, radio station. they need to be limited,” he said, putting Farnsworth, Allen, Mark Zink’s defenders at the meet- “Right now, with the board’s policy MONTROSE COUNTY SHERIFF Rick Dunlap explained how the Izard and Joe McClure up for re- ing said the decision to decrease her of not being underwritten, the board new mapping technology works at the region’s new 911 dispatch election. Allen abstained from the responsibilities and pay were de- does not have any choice but to do center last week. The new center is two-and-a-half times larger than vote; Station Executive Director signed to force her out, and would special events.” the one previously used. (Photo by Gus Jarvis) Dina Coates Koebler voted against change the face of the radio sta- Lena Anderson supported the motion. Boardmember Ashley tion. Some questioned the board’s the board’s decision to limit the Boling was not in attendance. decisions to hold fewer fundraising fundraisers. With Elizabeth Salem stepping events, which could, according to “I know that Janice has done a Region’s New 911 down from the board, a fifth seat former KOTO music director Joan fabulous job for KOTO and I give will soon be vacant, as well. May, harm the fabric of the Telluride her a hand for that,” she said, “but Dispatch Center While the station is struggling community. (May is currently a San financially, the election could cost Miguel County Commissioner.) Goes Live it upwards of $3,000, according to While KOTO fundraising see KOTO on page 22 Better Work ment will not only make their jobs easier but more effective in getting Environment, Better responders where they need to go. Technology For instance, Byrne said, the new 911 dispatch center has all BY GUS JARVIS the latest mapping technology, enabling phone and mapping sys- MONTROSE – After two- tems to work hand-in-hand. If, say, and-a-half years and approxi- a bridge or a road is closed and mately $1 million worth of work, there is an emergency near that the region’s new, state-of-the-art closure, the new technology will 911 dispatch center, located at the re-route responders immediately Montrose County Sheriff’s Office, and cut down on response time. went into operation this week with Montrose County Sheriff Rick a host of new technologies and Dunlap said the new monitors more space for dispatchers. show where emergency respond- The new 911-dispatch center, ers are located and display infor- which serves a total of 31 agen- mation bulletins about ongoing cies throughout the region includ- incidents. ing law enforcement and emer- “It’s very exciting,” Dunlap gency response organizations in said. “This technology will keep Montrose, Ouray and San Miguel everyone up-to-date in ways we counties, went live at 3 a.m. on didn’t have in the past.” Wednesday morning. According Wednesday morning’s switch to the center’s Communications to the new dispatch center was go- Manager Susan Byrne, who of- ing to be tricky, Byrne said, and fered a tour on Monday, the new while it was taking place, calls space is two-and-a-half times were re-routed to the dispatch cen- larger than the old dispatch center ter in Delta while the new systems and will allow for better technol- were set up and launched. Byrne ogy and room to grow. said the new center was paid for by “We are so excited and really the users of the dispatch center as proud of this project,” Byrne said. well as some grant funding. “This will be a nice and much larg- Byrne added that the new dis- er space to work in. We were so patch center will not only have the cramped before. It will be a whole ability to expand if more dispatch- new environment.” ers are needed in the future, but At any time, five to seven dis- will also grow along with new dis- patchers are working the dispatch patch technology as it is invented center. At its previous location, – something that was hindered by Byrne said, dispatchers worked the old location. in such close quarters that back- “It’s been a long process to get ground noise could be an issue to this point and we are really ex- during busy call times. In the new cited,” she said. center, there is plenty of space be- tween dispatchers; a host of new [email protected] monitors, desks and call equip- Twitter: @Gus_Jarvis THE WATCH THURSDAY, JANUARY 23 - WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 29, 2014 | 7 NEWS When the quality of CDOT Looks to Locals for Help real estate services matter... Stabilizing Rockfall on U.S. 550

BY SAMANTHA WRIGHT

OURAY – Local resources on both sides of Red Mountain Pass have mobilized this week in a mas- sive coordinated effort to reopen US 550. The windy, mountainous route connecting the communities of Silverton and Ouray has been closed since Monday, Jan. 13 due to a significant rockfall incident at mile marker 90, two miles south of Ouray. It is the longest closure of the highway in recent history. The release point for the rockfall was 900 feet above the highway, in an area locally known as the Ruby Walls, where the highway cuts into sheer cliffs hundreds of feet high. Rigging for Rescue, a Ouray- based company owned by Mike Gibbs, set up a series of hand lines George R. Harvey, Jr. over the weekend so that rockfall Owner / Broker specialists from the Colorado De- the HARVEY team partment of Transportation and Yenter Companies can safely reach the rockfall area on foot, rather than being delivered there by helicopter. Workers from Silverton Moun- tain, an extreme ski area near Sil- RIGGING FOR RESCUE – The Ouray-based company owned by Mike verton, have also been enlisted by Gibbs set up a series of hand lines over the weekend so that rockfall Wall Street Journal, 02/24/13 CDOT to help expedite the re-open- specialists from the Colorado Department of Transportation and Yenter ing of US 550. Ski area owners Jen Companies can safely reach the rockfall area that has shut down US and Aaron Brill offered the services 550 Red Mountain Pass for well over a week. (Courtesy photo) “if your agent is respected, of their helicopter starting on Mon- day this week to deliver large pieces Group said. “But we will see how sitating a roughly 200-mile detour that can yelp you as a buyer of wire mesh to stabilize huge piles the mesh behaves.” over Dallas Divide and Lizard Head of talus that remain perched on According to Group, rockfall Pass for those who must travel be- with the seller’s agent.” 40-degree slopes, hundreds of feet is a common problem for CDOT tween the two communities. above the highway. throughout the state, “but this is sig- The actual closure points are “There will be 46 nets placed nificantly larger than most rockfall at mile marker 92 just south of We are ready to assist you on the site to hold the rocks in place, events in Colorado,” he said. “Most Ouray, and at mile marker 87 at in your purchsase of Telluride stabilizing the slope,” Silverton road closure events entail 10-15 cu- Ironton Park, about 17 miles north Mountain stated in a release earlier bic yards of rock. This is a couple of Silverton. regional real estate. this week. Once the debris field is orders of magnitude larger than Silverton Postmaster Becky covered with the netting, Yenter can what we typically see.” Rhoades said that the mail is still proceed more safely with the work Group estimated that between getting delivered to town via the al- Telluride Association of Realtors of releasing boulders from the low- 5,000 and 10,000 cubic yards have ternate route. “It’s just getting here er reaches of the talus slope. come down so far. late,” she said, adding that local Realtor of the Year Ski area blasting specialists will The last large rock fall incident Silvertonians are coping quite well 1993 and 2007 also be assisting in explosive work CDOT responded to happened on with the road closure. “When you on the cliffs as part of the mitigation Highway 50 between Salida and live in a place like this, you’d bet- effort, according to the release. Canon City. “It was a third the size ter be prepared for things like this to Colorado Association of Realtors CDOT geologist Bob Group [of the current incident on Red happen,” she said. was at the rockfall site all of last Mountain Pass] and the highway In addition to shutting down the President week. He described the episode as was closed for a week,” Group said. highway, the rockfall event also took 2010 occurring in two stages. The main The most challenging aspect of out a historic power line belonging slide initiated from a near-vertical dealing with the rockslide on US to San Miguel Power Association rock slope 900 feet above mile 550 is that smaller pieces of mate- that dates back to the 1920s, and pro- Call us to schedule an marker 90 that buried a 200-foot rial “keep raining down, and will vides a backup power supply to the section of the highway with piles of cover a 200 foot section of the high- Ouray and Ridgway region. appointment. rubble up to eight feet deep. way every day,” Group said. SMPA crews spent last “In addition, a lot of mate- The material is coming down Wednesday removing the dam- rial remained up on top of the more slowly enough that the highway aged infrastructure. shallow part of the slope,” Group can be safely cleared at the end of According to SMPA spokes- said. “That’s what gives us prob- every day, however, with the aid woman Becky Mashburn, repairs lems now, as it is slowly working its of spotters. will not be made to the line until way down.” There is still no estimate for a spring. “It will involve helicopter Rockfall mitigation specialists reopening of US 550. Group said work,” she said. “We can’t just pull 970-729-0111 with Yenter initially tried to access on Tuesday that it will take at least up a bucket truck to the site. It in- [email protected] the target area with rock scalers to three days to install the wire mesh, volves scrambling and hiking on remove loose rock, but this effort after which Yenter Companies sheer cliffs.” www.TheHarveyTeam.net proved unsafe as rubble continued rockfall mitigation specialists will Until repairs are conducted, to rain down from above. still have considerable hand scal- Ouray and Ridgway will continue “Plan B”, involving the instal- ing to do before the highway will to be supplied with power via the lation of the wire mesh, is con- be safe for travel. main power line, with no backup THE TEAM sidered a short-term solution for Red Mountain Pass has been supply. This could leave the area the problem. “We are looking into closed in both directions between vulnerable to longer power out- potential long-term solution, in- Silverton and Ouray since the af- ages if something happens to the “Put Our Real Estate Networks to Work for You” volving a fence to catch material,” ternoon of Monday, Jan. 13, neces- main line. 8 | THURSDAY, JANUARY 23 - WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 29, 2014 THE WATCH NEWS Retail Weed Makes Debut in Ridgway

BY SAMANTHA WRIGHT Slope – in Ridgway, Crested Butte and Durango – as well as a grow RIDGWAY – Acme Heal- facility in Ouray County, where the ing Center sells a custom company cultivates 43 strains of T-shirt that has become marijuana. Ridgway’s dispensary popular since the Ridgway-based is the first of the three to convert to medical marijuana dispensary tran- retail operations. On opening day, sitioned to selling retail pot on Jan. it saw over 100 happy shoppers. 11. “You can’t buy happiness, but In the ensuing week and a half, you can buy weed,” it says. For the flow has tapered off a bit, but many of the customers streaming business is still brisk, averaging through Acme’s doors over the past about 40 to 50 transactions a day, STYLIN’ – Canine Stylist Robin Mitchell worked on Mini (Mandy Dinmont/Poodle mix) and Kristine week and a half, having the ability according to General Manager Da- Hellman-Rosen styled Rodger (Lhasa) at a “Soggy Doggy at the The Peaks” fundraiser Tuesday. The to legally buy weed has made them vid Niccum. Soggy Doggy Grooming Boutique and Spaw will donate 100 percent of its proceeds from four days of very, very happy. One of Niccum’s biggest sur- grooming to the Second Chance Humane Society. The grooming culminates in a Wednesday-afternoon Just ask newly hired bud- prises has been the customer de- canine casting call (held after press-time) at the Peaks for inclusion in the museum-quality dog book in tender Hannah Sweet – if you mographics. “Seventy percent of the ‘Rover’ series, with Hellman-Rosen selecting the winner based on character, uniqueness and/or “a particularly compelling story.” The latest edition of ‘Rover – Woof’ sold out after being featured on The can catch her at a quiet moment the people that came into the store Ellen DeGeneres Show; author/photographer Andrew Grant has raised over $400,000 through a unique between serving the steady stream on the first day were over 50 years opportunity that allows shelters to cultivate new donors by including their dog(s) in his books, in the of customers. old, and many of them hadn’t hope that their “beautiful, loving and grateful faces” will inspire people to welcome a shelter pet into their Sweet, a 20-something with smoked pot in over 30 years,” he home. View photos of the canine casting call at watchnewspapers.com. (Photo by Brett Schreckengost) long red hair and a friendly, quiet said. “There was no shyness. There disposition, has been a bud-ten- was no shame. It was great.” of his customers are from Ouray was for Wednesday, Jan. 22. Nic- proof containers. der for just three days. “All the One customer in particular County. “I would say 70 percent cum spent Sunday preparing for But there are plenty of “smok- customers are very happy,” she stood out – a 90-year-old woman of our business has been local,” he the big day by tearing down an ables” to go around. During the said. “A lot of the people that – who came in with four other peo- said. “Ten percent has been from interior wall at the Crested Butte course of a 45-minute period last come in here have no clue what ple in their 60s and 70s. out of state, and rest from other dispensary to make room for the Thursday night, at least 10 custom- to do. I do my best to explain “This lady was a kick,” Nic- parts of Colorado.” retail pot expansion. ers wandered through the door, and about each edible and my favor- cum said. “She was very sweet. With the floodgates open in Things are changing fast – by none left empty-handed. ite strain, stuff like that.” She really enjoyed the opportunity Ridgway, Niccum has turned the day, and sometimes by the hour Niccum greeted his custom- Acme Healing Centers has to do this.” his attention to Crested Butte, – in the industry and in Niccum’s ers with a broad grin, a cheerful three dispensaries on the Western Niccum observes that most where the conversion to retail business, with Acme poised to hire “How’s it going?” and a polite re- at least 10 new employees in the quest to see their driver’s license next 30 days, ranging from bud- before ushering them into the room tenders and trimmers to store man- where the goods are kept. agers and administrative types. “People don’t know what they While other pot dispensaries are looking for, necessarily,” he rushed to open up for retail sales said. “They are going to be going on Jan. 1 – the first day they could off our recommendation. We just legally do so under state law – discuss each product based on our Niccum said that he’s glad Acme experience. Customers love being hasn’t been in such a hurry. The able to come in and talk pot.” slight delay has given his compa- Each purchase goes into a ny a chance to watch and learn as childproof container resembling the industry literally invents itself a large black pill-bottle, which from the ground up. in turn goes into a plain brown For example, “We could have paper bag. been open three days earlier, but “And that’s what we call our we wanted to make sure we had exit bag,” Niccum explained. our childproof containers,” Nic- “Nothing can be see through cum said, alluding to the “oops” anymore.” moment that occurred in Telluride Niccum has thought of every- on Jan. 1, when authorities tem- thing. His customers get a sheet porarily shut down pot shops that of paper advising them not to take didn’t have appropriately child- their product across state lines. He proofed containers. even has written instructions for Niccum also took the oppor- what to do if your dog gets into tunity to confer with the State of your stash. Colorado’s Marijuana Enforce- There is quite a price differ- ment Division about issues the ence between street prices and department was having with other what you pay for legal pot. As a re- stores. “We wanted to make sure cent editorial in the Crested Butte we were in full compliance before News pointed out, an eighth of an we opened,” he explained. ounce of pot costs $25 on the black In order to separate the med- market, $37 at Acme Healing Cen- ical versus retail aspects of its ter, and $75 for Acme Healing business, Acme utilizes a “vir- Center Retail, including tax. That tual separation.” $75 includes state and local sales Furniture Lighting rugs Accents & Accessories Bedding BAth & Body giFts Everything on the right side tax, plus an additional 10 percent FREE FURNITURE DELIVERY IN RIDg waY /TELLURIDE REg ION of the red tape in the display case state tax, plus a 15 percent excise is recreational pot; everything on tax on the “average market rate” Two Locations the left side is medicinal. Only of wholesale marijuana. Overall, card-carrying MMJ patients have it adds up to roughly a 29 percent 1075 Sherman St. 135 W. Pacific Ave. access to the medicinal goods, overall tax rate on retail weed. (in the old school) (across from the library) which at this point are consider- Still, Niccum said, “people are ably more extensive, particularly not complaining about the prices.” Ridgway, CO Telluride, CO in regard to edibles. 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A BENEFIT FOR THE SAN MIGUEL RESOURCE CENTER Working to end domestic violence and sexual assault in our community 10 | THURSDAY, JANUARY 23 - WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 29, 2014 THE WATCH NEWS Horsefly Brewing Co. Wins Concession at Airport BY GUS JARVIS that having Horsefly Brewing Com- response, due to uncertainty about but voiced disappointment that that are happening at the airport.” pany as the pilot operator gives the possible revenues at the location. members of the Airport Advisory Commissioner Gary Ellis MONTROSE – Now that county (and other possible conces- After that RFP was issued, Lloyd Board were not better informed as agreed with Swartz that conver- the Montrose Board of County sionaires) an opportunity to asses said the county approached Horse- the project took shape. sation is needed to make sure the Commissioners have approved a the value of similar operations. fly to suggest they join the pilot pro- “I have toured this area with Airport Advisory Board is being concessionaire pilot project, trav- “We simply don’t know what gram, for which Horsefly will pay Mr. Arnold and everything he has properly informed. Ellis voiced elers can soon order food – and the value and worth is going to $6,250 to Montrose County. said is correct,” Swartz said. “The confidence that the pilot conces- even locally brewed beer – from be,” Arnold said. “During this “We are lucky to have some- only thing I am disappointed in is sionaire project in the secure the Horsefly Brewing Co. at Mon- trial period, Horsefly will be- re one willing to spend $6,000 plus not being kept up to date on what area of the airport will be ben- trose Regional Airport. quired to disclose their financials, for a trial period,” Arnold said. is transpiring with this area. We eficial to both travelers and the The pilot food-and-beverage and they are required to turn the Arnold said Horsefly is apply- knew for a while that it was go- Montrose community. program – approved unanimously location back to its original state.” ing for a license to sell beer and ing to take place, that it was in the “I think it’s another step the at Tuesday’s meeting – will take Following the trial period, the wine through the state process. works, but as far as bidding on it airport has taken to make the trav- effect Saturday, Feb. 1 through concessionaire will be issued a Montrose Regional Airport and who is being talked to on it, we eling experience favorable to the April 30, 2015. Request for Proposal. Advisory Board Chairman Bill had no idea of any of that. Some- community,” Ellis said. Montrose County Director of Arnold said the county put out Swartz anticipates that the pi- times that seems to happen with Aviation Lloyd Arnold said the an RFP for this concession area lot project will be beneficial to the board. I think we need to have [email protected] concession room has been built, and back in 2012, but received only one the airport and the community, more information on certain things Twitter: @Gus_Jarvis

FBO FINDINGS – County Manager Rick Eckert (left) announced Tuesday morning that only one aviation company out of ten that expressed interest was found to be qualified to create a second private Fixed Base Operator at the Montrose Regional Airport. The decision paves the way for the county to negotiate with Majestic Skies for a contract as an FBO. From left are Eckert, Aviation Manager Lloyd Arnold, commissioners Gary Ellis, Ron Henderson and David White. (Photos by William Woody)

AIRPORT from page 1 here to minimum standards,” Eck- Because Majestic Skies does missioners’ decision on that nego- qualified proposals for an FBO. ert said. “Majestic Skies adheres adhere to the minimum standards tiated proposal with Majestic will “We have obligated our- is not quantifiable, the proposal to the minimum standards.” for operating an FBO at Mon- take place in a public hearing. selves to the FAA,” Ellis said. was deemed non-qualifying. While he didn’t want to elabo- trose Regional Airport, Montrose “We will go ahead and do “To try to simplify this probably Eckert, who sat on the FBO- rate on the FBO proposal he had County, pursuant to Federal Avia- what we are required to do from isn’t such a good idea. Whether approval committee with Avia- envisioned, Telluride Ski and Golf tion Administration requirements, the FAA and negotiate in good we like it or not, if they have met tion Manager Lloyd Arnold, Co. owner Chuck Horning said on has an “affirmative obligation” to faith,” Arnold said. the minimal standards, I guess Road and Bridge Fleet Manager Tuesday, after the findings were negotiate a contract with the firm During Tuesday’s hearing, we have to look at it.” Dave Laursen and County Bud- announced, that Telski’s interest regarding its bid to run an FBO. which drew a capacity crowd ea- The county is also learning get Manager Lanny Paulson, read in an FBO was related to the over- Following the meeting, Ar- ger to learn the names of the FBO from a past antitrust lawsuit Jet- from that committee’s finding of all long-term health of the airport. nold told The Watch that he, Eck- proposers, a number of citizens Away Aviation brought against facts. His report stated that a to- “I am hopeful Montrose will ert and County Attorney Teresa expressed concern that having the county in 2007. Commis- tal of 10 aviation companies were become the center of transporta- Williams will enter into negotia- two FBOs at the airport may not sioner Ron Henderson said during interested in submitting propos- tion for the whole region rather tions with Majestic in the coming be economically viable. Former Tuesday’s meeting that the county als, but that only Majestic and than just Telluride,” Horning said. weeks. From those negotiations, a Montrose County Commissioner is trying to avoid any appearance TSG Asset Holding engaged in “That was our interest in it. Our contract proposal may be drafted and Montrose City Council mem- that they are locking new busi- the proposal process. interest is in the long-term health and brought to the county com- ber Bill Patterson told the com- nesses out of the airport. “Telski was found not to ad- of the Montrose airport.” missioners for review. The com- missioners to keep in mind that the “In this particular instance, airport’s current and only FBO, the what we are doing is avoiding a Black Canyon Jet Center, is exem- lockout if anybody wants to come plary in the work that it does. in,” Henderson said. “We have to “Our current FBO has really avoid all appearances of that. It is gone above and beyond in meet- a difficult and drawn out procedure $ LASIK Starting at 499 per Eye! ing all contract requirements,” but that is what we have to avoid.” Patterson said. Eckert said that the current Bob Connor, who ran for a process took a shorter amount of Better Vision. 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• Decking Officially on the Ballot • Building • Quality Maintenance • Painting Caretaking Voters to Decide If .3 pire upon raising $14.1 million to- council. The election is expected ward the estimated $25.5 million to cost $30,000, a $5,000 increase • Miscellaneous • Roofing • Complimentary Percent Sales construction cost, and officials say over 2012 due to an increased num- Home Repair Estimates Tax Hike Will Fund no additional tax increases will be ber of ballots. • Additions needed to operate the Rec Center. In the spring of 2012, the great local references Rec Center County resident K. Heinschel MRD’s proposed Measure A, call- said the Rec District was “deliber- ing for a 0.2 percent sales tax in- Kitchen & Bath Remodels (970) 729-0553 BY WILLIAM WOODY ately ignoring county residents,” and crease for 10 to 14 years to fund a expected the city council to speak new recreation center, failed, 2,971 MONTROSE – With resound- “for not only the city residents but to 2,372. The estimated cost in ing applause from an audience of for the county residents as well.” 2012 for the new Rec Center was SMALL DEVICES about 90 people, the Montrose City “As you know, we in the around $22 million. Council unanimously agreed to al- county don’t get to vote for the city Since 2012, through careful low the Montrose Recreation Dis- council, yet you are in a position budgeting, the MRD has been able BIG SAVINGS AT trict to put a 0.3-percent sales tax to increase our taxes,” Heinschel to save about $800,000 annually increase proposal to voters in April said. “Is this good representative from revenues to help pay for the for funding a new community rec- government? I think not.” operating costs of a new Rec Center reation center. Heinschel asked the city to (the $800,000 is one-third of MRD The suggested sales tax is .1 draft a rebate program to refund revenues of $2.4 million). MRD $50 OFF percent higher than what voters taxes collected on county residents staffers say this savings, along with Samsung Galaxy S® 4 mini nixed in 2012 for a proposed rec who did not vote for Measure B, the purchase of the 26 acres of land $49.99 $149.99 2-yr price center in another location, because and said there are other, greater off Woodgate Rd. for the Rec Cen- -$50.00 mail-in rebate debit card -$50.00 Ensignal MRD officials say the interest rate, needs in the city, such as replacing ter, improves the plan’s chances of instant in-store discount with new 2-yr activation in a strengthening bond market, was the crumbling Columbine Middle winning voter approval. too low in the initial proposal, ac- School. “If you have but one vote, A new intergovernmental cording to MRD Executive Direc- would you support education or agreement between MRD and tor Ken Sherbenou. swimming?” Heinschel asked. city officials will save the district FREE Opponents argued that the new City resident Becky Waugh $100,000 annually through shared Samsung Galaxy S® III mini tax is too costly, with residents out- said there are ample opportunities services with the city. $99.99 2-yr price -$50.00 mail-in rebate debit card -$50.00 Ensignal side city limits calling it “taxation in Montrose for recreation, and that And so the district’s primary instant in-store discount with new 2-yr activation without representation” because a community recreation center is message is this: Montrose is the last Limited Time Offer! While Supplies Last. they don’t get to vote on the pro- not at the top of the list of what’s sizable Western Slope community posal but are required to pay the needed. “There is a lot to do in (besides Grand Junction) that lacks increased sales tax. this town already,” she said. Of the a Rec Center. Voters in Delta, Cor- “Measure B” would increase MRD, she said, “We just ask that tez, Gunnison, Durango and Fruita Montrose • 970.240.8213 the city sales tax from 7.65 to 7.95 they live within their budget.” Res- all passed one percent tax increases percent. The average Montrose ident Elaine Pigford described the to fund their community Rec Cen- 2675 S. Townsend household spends about $7,000 proposed .3 percent sales tax hike ters, and Measure B would require visit ensignal.com Like us on Facebook. annually on taxable goods in the as “taxation without representation. just a third of that. Activation/upgrade fee/line: Up to $35. IMPORTANT CONSUMER INFORMATION: Subject to Cust Agmt, Calling county, said Sherbenou. The .3 “We spend our money but don’t MRD board members have Plan, rebate form & credit approval. Up to $175 early termination fee ($350 for advanced devices). Coverage, varying by svc, not available everywhere; see vzw.com. While supplies last. Restocking fee may apply. Limited percent tax would add about $21 get a vote,” she said. said the positive economic impact time offer. In CA: Sales tax based on full retail price of phone. Rebate debit card takes up to 6 wks & expires in to that total, he said, so that rough- 12 months. 4G LTE is available in more than 480 markets in the U.S. LTE is a trademark of ESTI. © 2014 Samsung According to the MRD, sales of the Rec Center center will easily Telecommunications America, LLC. Samsung and Galaxy S are both registered trademarks of Samsung ly 30 cents on every $100 spent tax revenues would be combined outweigh the city’s investment by Electronics Co., Ltd.© 2014 Verizon Wireless would be generated for construc- with money raised through grants, increasing property values, increas- tion of the new rec center. Its pro- fundraising, partnerships and ag- ing the health of the community and jected cost is $25.5 million. gressive saving plans to pay for becoming an economic driver. In November, the MRD Board construction of the Rec Center, with “Everyone we have talked to INTERNAL MEDICINE SPECIALTY GROUP of Directors voted to suggest a sales just over $1 million of the projected said if you’re going to do it, do it tax increase that raised $11.7 million $25.5 million going towards remod- right, and we have the right plan welcomes our two newest for the construction of a new Rec eling the Montrose Aquatic Center now,” Sherbenou said. care providers Center off Woodgate Rd., but that into an MRD field house, equipped Many Montrose families were number soon grew to $14.1 million with a new indoor turf field. in attendance at Tuesday’s meet- because, Sherbenou said, the pro- In March, the city will send ing, in a show of support for the Tierney Lake, MD is a jected interest rate is expected to rise out more than 10,000 ballots for its new facility. board certified internist by one full percentage point by the April mail-in election, which will specializing in women’s care. time the financing is finalized. decide the fate of Measure B as well [email protected] The new sales tax would ex- as the configuration of the next city Twitter.com/williamwoodyCO She is now accepting new patients. ACME from page 8 palities where Acme has set up shop will enjoy a very nice check every month from the sales of re- Long-time Ridgway resident, tail marijuana. “For decades and decades, the Dale Yocum, FNP has also biggest argument [about pot legal- joined the practice. ization] has been ‘make it legal and tax it.’ Well that’s what they did, and it’s been successful,” Niccum said. We are dedicated to Acme customer Luke Irvine is providing the most optimistic about the positive effect exceptional care to the that retail weed will have on the town where he was born and raised. patients in our community. “I think it’s excellent for the com- BUD-TENDER Hannah Sweet carefully munity,” he said, brown paper bag measured out an eighth of an ounce of in hand. “It will boost everybody’s marijuana for a customer at Acme Heal- CALL TO BECOME A PATIENT TODAY happiness and general well-being.” ing Center in Ridgway. The medical mari- juana dispensary started selling retail pot 970-249-7751 • MontroseMedicine.com [email protected] on Jan. 11. (Photo by Samantha Wright) 12 | THURSday, January 23 - WEDNESday, January 29, 2014 the watch NEWS MV Council Bans Retail Pot – For Now

By Samuel Adams marijuana stores. Bronson, who had originally MOUNTAIN VILLAGE supported the idea of retail pot sales – The Town of Mountain in Mountain Village, switched her Village Town Council vot- stance last week, saying the results ed down an ordinance to allow retail of a survey of Telluride Mountain sales of marijuana – for now. By the Village Owners Association mem- end of March, the council will decide bers swayed her position. whether to extend the moratorium or “In a nutshell,” said Greg to put in place an ordinance banning Pope, president and CEO of TM- all pot sales on a permanent basis. VOA, who presented the survey If council does not make a findings, “Two-thirds of TMVOA final decision, the State of Colo- members voted against retail sales AH HAA FIBER ARTISTS – Dalen Stevens (foreground) applied wax to his batik project Tuesday night in rado could allow marijuana sales in in Mountain Village, and one-third the Ah Haa School’s Fiber Arts class taught by Kathy Green (left); Cindy Farny put the finishing touches Mountain Village. voted in favor.” Many of these on her batik project. (Photo by Anna Korn) Thursday’s decision was not TMVOA members are second unanimous: Mountain Village May- homeowners who, though normal- the gondola, which is classified as a “Of the 24 or so recreational toward families. or Dan Jansen and councilors Mi- ly eligible to vote in local Moun- public transportation system. marijuana stores that opened Jan- “To be honest,” Jansen later chelle Sherry, David Schillaci and tain Village elections, were not After Pope’s comments, Sherry uary 1 in the state of Colorado, told The Watch, “Our budgets are Joanette Bronson voted to strike eligible to vote on the statewide observed that while the Town of Tel- three of them were in our neigh- in good shape. I don’t think we down the ordinance to allow retail Amendment 64 election. luride permits retail sales and Moun- bor, the Town of Telluride,” he needed that money. Our back-of- sales and councilors Richard Child, Of the 1,730 members with list- tain Village does not, the town’s said. “So our region, which rep- the-envelope estimates did not sug- Cath Jett and John Howe favored ed email addresses, Pope continued, three (and soon to be four) pot shops resents less than one-half of one gest significant dollars. Plus, com- allowing retail pot sales. TMVOA received 610 responses, are only a short gondola ride away. percent of the state’s population, mon sense suggests that much of Jansen, Sherry, Schillaci and three times more than the responses “We have the best of both had more than 10 percent of the the marijuana clientele will spend Bronson agreed that retail pot es- its surveys usually engender. worlds here,” said Sherry. “In Tel- state’s recreational stores on open- more time in Telluride than up here tablishments in Mountain Village Pope cited comments from luride, there are more bars, a bigger ing day. In the view of our coun- in Mountain Village. Given that could harm its reputation as a fam- respondents, many of whom ex- party scene and they have all the cil, that’s seemed like an adequate Mountain Village gets more peace- ily-friendly destination. Howe, Jett pressed displeasure at what they pot shops. I do think that Mountain supply for those with an interest.” ful in the shoulder season, it’s not and Child, however, said seling perceived to be the potentially “re- Village has maintained a brand of Still, said Howe, “Wouldn’t it even clear that a retail business retail marijuana would reflect the laxed” nature of public marijuana being more family-oriented and be nice to have some of those cus- would be viable in Mountain Vil- overwhelming support San Miguel use, although ingesting marijuana family friendly. We should allow tomers up here?” lage, though obviously that is not County residents voiced in passing in public is against the law. the town to have what they have, Jansen agreed that marijuana our call if a business wanted to try.” Amendment 64, which legalized One comment, from a TMVOA and to allow residents up here to sales would create revenues for the Jansen added that if medical recreational use and possession member in Ft. Lauderdale, Fla., said get what they want. I agree that we town, but argued that ultimately or retail marijuana establishments of the formerly illegal drug, in the that he and his family were consider- should not rush into this.” the tax revenues generated by re- would be permitted in Mountain 2012 elections. ing vacationing elsewhere because Jansen echoed Sherry’s points, tail pot shops in Mountain Village Village, “we weren’t going to allow Since voters passed Amend- of the “rampant pot smoking,” espe- emphasizing that Mountain Village would be marginal, and not worth them in the core plaza areas or in pri- ment 64 in 2012, Mountain Village cially in gondola cabins. No smok- does not need retail pot shops to at- the possible harm they pose to the mary pathways – the shops would has been reluctant to permit retail ing of any substance is permitted on tract tourism revenue. town’s reputation as being geared have been tucked out of the way.” Council Funds Energy Program, Approves TV Episode MOUNTAIN VILLAGE – tion in the gondola stations could GREEN GONDOLA – Moun- The Town of Mountain Village tain Village Town Council ear- save the two stations $27,000 per kicked off 2014 with a little ex- marked $350,000 in the 2014 year in energy use. This is just one tra money in the coffers, thanks budget to identify and fund en- of iCAST’s many recommenda- ergy reduction programs. One tions, said Jansen, and council has Mountain Village Briefs project includes improving ef- yet to discuss any of iCAST’s find- By Samuel Adams ficiency in the Gondola station ings in a public hearing or with key by replacing light bulbs, install- partners like the TMVOA (which to 2013’s better-than-expected ing insulation and adding seal- funds the gondola that the town ant. (Photo by Samuel Adams) revenues. So much better, in owns and operates). fact, that in addition to exploring While there are many consid- paying down debt and reducing erations when undertaking energy taxes, Town Council earmarked efficiency programs, the payback $350,000 for energy efficiency and period, Jansen said, is one of the reduction projects in the 2014 Ad- more critical figures to consider. opted Budget. “For the gondola station im- Town staff will review energy provements, iCAST is forecasting reduction projects based on poten- a rapid payback,” he said. “Mean- tial energy savings and the pro- ing if we invest the $45,000 now, jected return on investments at an in less than two years we would upcoming public meeting. save that amount in reduced ener- The earmarked $350,000 is gy costs, not to mention those sav- part of the town’s pledge to reduce ings would continue on into future its government’s greenhouse gas years to fund additional programs. emissions 20 percent by 2020. Again, this is just one of many pro- Last fall, the town commis- posals we’re expecting to receive sioned the International Center iCAST’s findings and recom- ered for 2014 implementation,” the efficiency upgrades for their from iCAST, and each of them for Appropriate and Sustainable mendations are starting to trickle said Drew. “The bonus is that our portions of the buildings too, so will be thoroughly considered by Technology, iCAST, a Lakewood, in, according to Deanna Drew, en- partners in these shared facilities,” this is spreading the responsibility council and our partners so that can Colo.-based consulting firm, to vironmental services director for including Telluride Ski and Golf around and getting more entities make a decision as to what project perform energy audits on all gov- Mountain Village. Co., the Town of Mountain Village to consider reducing their own en- to undertake.” ernment buildings including Town “All of these [recommenda- Owners Assn. and its Fire District, ergy use in the community.” Some of iCAST’s recommen- Hall, the town’s municipal build- tions] will be analyzed and the “have agreed to participate in this According to iCAST, invest- ing, maintenance shop and the Tel- efficiency projects and upgrades project, have shared the costs of ing $45,000 to replace light fix- luride Conference Center. identified within will be consid- the audits, and are also considering tures and add sealant and insula- see MV Briefs on page 30 sports and entertainment & THURSday, January 23 - WEDNESday, January 29, 2014 | watchnewspapers.com Head for The Hills Comes Into Their Own Own Unique Bluegrass Identity One of the few marquee- Without losing their core worthy Fort Collins bluegrass identity as a progressive acous- bands is making a necessary tic band keen to organic move- pilgrimage to the genre’s in- ments, laced with harmonies state Mecca for four dates, and space to improvise, Head for the Hills is one of Colo- rado’s most promising bands of the last decade. Acclaim Adam Smith’s from Denver’s Westword in the form of “Best Bluegrass Band” was followed by invitations to sandwiching Telluride in-be- showcase their multi-faceted tween before heading to major style at industry uber-showcase cities throughout the Midwest. South By Southwest, where The release of their latest stu- they took “SXSW Critics dio album in July of 2013, Blue Picks-Must See” choice. Rain, has manufactured an up- Since then they have shared ward trajectory for the blue- stages with Sam Bush, The Flam- grass fusion band, inspired by ing Lips, Bruce Hornsby, Little what they claim is a mix of love Feat, Yonder Mountain String and misery and comic books. Band, Tim O’Brien and a list far SHOOTING STAR – The audible progression too long to continue. If you’re Montrose’s Wyatt Thaute between a self-titled release like me, co-signs and accolades took a flying leap at the basket over the reach in 2010, produced by Leftover aren’t always enough convincing of Grand Junction High Salmon’s Drew Emmitt, to the needed to get me on board, but School’s DJ Wells in the first freshness of Blue Rain is pri- the Moon tonight should be the quarter of the game at MHS marily due to the elite company right proving ground. Friday night. The Indians they keep. Guest features come Head For The Hills, Thu., lost to Junction 65-44. from resophonic guitarist Andy Jan. 23, Fly Me to the Moon (Photo by William Woody) Hall of Infamous Stringdusters, Saloon, 10 p.m., $10/$12. trumpeter Gabe Mervine of the Motet, cellist Kathleen Starr, Orgone Stops Their electronic pianist James Thom- Non-Stop Funk Globe as and vocalist, banjoist and Trot in Telluride pedal steel player Erin Young- berg of Uncle Earl. Although Life moves in the fast lane the project boasts glowing big- for the soul-riddled 70s porno name liner notes, the Hills boys funk-like conglomerate Or- do anything but rely on these gone. Their tight lipped horns, names to progress their sound. sexy vocals, and thrashing The accompaniments only push world beat grooves have taken them even deeper into fulfilling them the distance since their Deep at Jagged Edge their destiny as the next up in a lineage of legends. see smith on page 24 Last week, I wrote about Greg Stump’s The Blizzard of AAhhh’s, the rambunctious, ground breaking film that introduced a generation to extreme skiing. It screens twice this evening, at the Sheridan Opera House. A sober bookend to that movie, also on the subject of skiing, arrives in Telluride just four days later, when author Porter Fox visits Jagged Edge. Elevated Fox is an editor at Powder and the author of Deep: By Leslie Vreeland The Story of Skiing and the Future of Snow. His work as an editor at Powder sent him around the hiked with skis on my back through valleys in Peru world. “The Powder gig allowed me to ski on five once held by the Shining Path – to ski 20,000-foot continents, vanish into neck-deep powder into Ja- mountains, up which I had to take three breaths for pan, walk through Istanbul with ski boots around every step,” he writes in Deep. What he noticed my neck and spend the night on mountainsides so “more than anything was a brotherhood that ex- remote I couldn’t see a single light except for a sin- tends far beyond the borders of North America… gle spray of stars overhead. I walked to the head- skiing is your passport, language and kinship.” waters of India’s Holy Yamuna River at 18,000 It is in the spirit of that kinship that Fox wrote feet to ski down the snowfields that fed it; was in- his book. He got the idea from two ski buddies troduced to aliens on the flanks of Mount Shasta from Wyoming (Fox used to live in Jackson) who by a spiritual guide before climbing and skiing the were curious about the impact climate-change spectral peak; guarded a high-alpine ski camp in had on snow. They gave him an advance to travel Bolivia with a Luger pistol as our guide walked Head for the hills to a nearby farm to butcher a goat for dinner; and see vreeland on page 26 14 | THURSday, January 23 - WEDNESday, January 29, 2014 the watch THIS WEEK IN sports Broncos-Seahawks Super Bowl Going to Be Ugly that they would be one of the again. Believe me, I haven’t forgot- the 12th Man flag? Anybody who post-game interviews with report- league’s roughest and most physi- ten about that preseason game and knows anything about the real 12th ers. The Broncos let their actions cal teams this year and, to some ex- I am willing to bet the Broncos Man knows it relates to a Texas speak for themselves. tent, they were successful in prov- haven’t forgotten it as well. There A&M player in 1922 who didn’t In that preseason game against ing that in that preseason game. If was bad blood there, and I like the make the squad but stayed close to Seattle, Denver knew one of the you remember, Broncos defensive fact that Seattle tried to prove a the team to help out should the team reasons they were there was to test end Derek Wolfe was taken off in a point with the Broncos then. The need him anyway. Texas A&M has players who may or may not earn stretcher in that game after his neck Derek Wolfe injury and Seattle’s The 12th Man. Seattle does not. Ev- a spot on the roster. Seattle was in Sports Watch was crunched in a very cheap high- over-the-top, obnoxious behavior in ery time I see that stupid flag on top that game to win a playoff game, it By Gus Jarvis low block. At the time, I remember that game will give Denver the fuel of the Space Needle, I cringe. seemed. I also believe that the team absolutely flipping out that neither it needs to stomp their asses come Another thing I don’t like is going to remember Wolfe come It started off like most pre- of the Seattle blockers were flagged Super Bowl Sunday. about the Seattle fans is their proc- Super Bowl Sunday as well. They season games do. I turned on the TV for it, much less ejected from the There was a time in my life lamation that they are the loud- remember the cheapness of that hit to catch, perhaps, the first quarter of game. It was so very cheap and it when I respected the Seattle Se- est fans in the N.F.L. because the and the rest of that team. Peyton Manning action and then could have severely hurt that guy ahawks, back when they were an Guinness Book of World Records I have no doubt that this Su- planned to watch a movie after that. for the rest of his life. AFC West rival of the Broncos in said so. Frankly, I could care less. per Bowl is going to be a fistfight No big deal, it’s preseason football. Right guard Louis Vasquez the days of Steve Largent. Since Yes, those fans are loud, and they between these two teams. And for As it turned out, the Denver Bron- was also injured in that game, as then, the organization has worked have the ability to break sound re- those of you who say that Seattle cos-Seattle Seahawks preseason well. Those injuries, and the high hard to earn its way back into play- cords when they do a count down beat Denver in that first fistfight, game, held last August in Seattle, intensity nature of this “mere” pre- off contention and in doing so, at games. I don’t know about you, you are right. The Broncos showed barely resembled a “preseason” season game, turned it into a slug- has created a loyal fan base that is but if I find myself at Mile High up to play a preseason game. Den- game at all. It quickly became ap- fest. I remember Peyton Manning known for being really loud in a stadium, I’m there to watch a game ver is an organization that knows parent, as I remember it, that these working very hard to score a touch- stadium that was engineered to be of football. And if that game of when to bring out the big dogs and two old AFC West rivals still don’t down to, frankly, shut Seattle’s big really loud. While I can understand football gets me screaming, then play mean. Seattle did that in week like each other. mouths up. In short, this preseason why Seattle fans are so proud, there so be it. I am not going there to yell three. The Broncos will do that in The Broncos lost the game 40- game took on a post season feel are some things that irk me about so I can say I was there when we the Super Bowl. 10. Not that the score has much very quickly. I remember walking them, as well. broke the sound record. Broncos Make no mistake about it, this to do with a preseason game, but away, thinking that if these two First of all, this whole 12th Man fans know how to be some of the Super Bowl is going to be nasty, I remember feeling like the Bron- teams are supposedly as good as ev- flag thing. How cheesy is that? Ev- loudest fans in the league, and we and it’s the Denver Broncos who cos got punched in the gut by the eryone thinks they are, they would erybody gets really loud as the 12th don’t need some stinking count- will be leading the charge, not the Seahawks. meet again. Man flag is raised and loudest when down to do so. big-mouthed Seahawks, too busy For whatever reason, the Se- So here we are, less than two the flag reaches the top. Yes, it’s a As it is right now, I offer no pre- wasting their time, well, screaming ahawks took the field on that pre- weeks away from the Super Bowl dramatic effect, but I still think its dictions for what may happen in the into cameras and acting like com- season game to make a statement and these two teams are set to meet cheesy. And why does Seattle get Super Bowl. I do like the fact that plete tools. the Broncos know how to handle themselves in big games and aren’t [email protected] prone to running their mouths off in Twitter: @Gus_Jarvis Need cash for college? the If you’re a graduating high school senior and living in a household* that receives sports lineup electricity from San Miguel Power you’re in luck. 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Encourage the ski to start its skidding at the Comfort or confidence on start of the turn and let it con- steeps is as much psychologi- tinue to smear throughout. The cal as it is mechanical. Most result will be a more controlled people have the tools or know- loss of speed, and the ability to how, but just can’t seem to finish the turn in a more bal- bridge the “fear” factor. It’s anced stance. normally fear, whether admit- No. 3: Pushing on the ted or not, that holds us back downhill ski. We have a natu- from skiing our best on the ral tendency to push against more challenging terrain. We the ski as a defensive strategy, get to that challenge, be it when what we should be do- Henry’s or Bushwhacker, and ing is standing on or shifting the first thoughts become – will our weight towards the outside/ my skis hold? How do I handle downhill ski. This will bend the out of control feeling? The the ski, and we will be able chatter just kills me, etc. Some of our common re- sponses are usually the follow- It’s normally ing: Push hard on the downhill DROPPED ski, lean back away from the fear, whether – Grand Junction High School’s Sydni Brandon lost control of the ball amidst a strong Montrose defense in the second quarter of Monday’s game at Montrose High School. The Indians beat the unde- steepness of the hill, or really admitted or feated Tigers, 44-35. (Photo by William Woody) dig those edges in. The result is usually a stiff-legged bent- not, that holds over stance going from one us back from uncontrolled skid to another as you go down the slope and skiing our best the downhill ski chattering like on the more crazy! Your legs are jelly and The Black canyon JeT cenTeR the mind is shattered by the challenging Presents time you reach the bottom. terrain. So what to do? Here are FREEFilmScREEning three tips: 1. Don’t set so much edge. 2. Don’t try to stop the ski from skidding. 3. Don’t to stay in balance as the ski push on the downhill ski trying skids throughout the turn. So to pressure it. it’s best to stand and flex onto No. 1: Too much edge. the outside ski, balancing on it This is seen all over the moun- throughout the turn. tain at all levels. We tend to Try this line of thought next equate higher edge angles with time you’re out on the slopes. control. A high edge angle cre- Experiment with the above tips ates too much pressure, with on easier terrain (double green, nowhere to go; as a result, the blue) before attacking the steeps. edge releases, relieving the Get out there, have fun and rip built-up pressure, then reen- it up. gages when hitting the snow again, then releases again, etc. Dennis Huis, a 17-year Tel- Instead, stand over your ski and luride Ski/Snowboard School in- think less edge – the ski will structor, is a fully certified mem- still have plenty of edge, due to ber of the training staff.

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OURAY – He’s known for his speed records and free solo ascents of some of the world’s most formidable peaks. But one of the biggest rev- elations in legendary Swiss alpinist Ueli Steck’s standing- room-only presentation during the recent Ouray Ice Festival UELI STECK signed posters for his fans after a standing-room-only came when he discussed his presentation at the Main Street Theater in Ouray on Thursday night. first attempt to climb Mt. Ever- (Photo by Samantha Wright) est in 2011. The climb didn’t get nearly he signed hundreds of posters to go for it on his own. the publicity of his latest abort- after his presentation. “I think for the whole life, ed effort in 2013 that ended in But the so-called “Swiss it’s like that,” he reflected. “You a potentially deadly altercation Machine” admitted, he is not a have opportunities, and if you with Sherpa working on the person who was made for the don’t take it, they will pass by. mountain. The 2011 ascent was spotlight. “It’s not my thing. I It’s like a train. You can jump sort of an afterthought, a “while play the game,” he said. “For on, or just let it go. You can we are in the neighborhood let’s me, it gets kind of hard some- jump off on the next station, and knock off the world’s highest times, being recognized all the wait for the next train. That’s peak” kind of thing that was time. It’s not that easy. Every- life, you know? You have to de- tacked onto the end of another where you come, people see you cide where you go off the train expedition. not as a person. They see you as and which train you jump on for Steck and his climbing part- a climber, or an alpinist.” the next trip.” ners were attempting Everest – Steck does his best to live, It is hard to imagine what naturally – without oxygen. All and climb, on his own terms. kind of trip might come next for was going well, but within an He said he doesn’t feel a sense the climber who has just free so- hour of the summit, Steck liter- of pressure to live up to his own loed Annapurna. Steck has some ally got cold feet. “And I decid- reputation, or to outdo himself thoughts, of course, but none ed I have to go back,” he said. “I by attempting more and more that he is willing to share pub- think that was one of my smart- extreme adventures. licly yet. MMH Early Blood est decisions ever made. I don’t “I just do what I want to do,” He did, however, tip his hat think it’s worth it to lose any he said. “I am not doing some- to the Italian mountain climber Draws and Health Fair toes on an 8,000 meter peak.” thing just for pushing alpinism. Walter Bonatti, who became At least 150 people trudged For me, that’s just secondary.” legendary for his solo climbs in Saturday, February 1 • 7 – 11 a.m. past Steck on their way to the While maintaining a gru- the Alps and Himalayas in the summit that day – most of them eling travel schedule that has 1950s and 1960s before sudden- Consults and Screenings with supplemental oxygen. But lately included a climbing trip to ly retiring from alpinism at the • Glaucoma/Vision Steck was at peace with his de- Patagonia with his wife, a quick age of 35. Bonatti, it turns out, • Osteoporosis cision to turn around. double-back to Switzerland, his had family ties in Ouray. • Physical Therapy • Dental “This was a really good de- recent Ouray appearance, fol- “I met him a couple of • Skin Screenings cision for me and it showed me, lowed by another obligatory times,” Steck said. “He is a big • Insurance Information I really can make the right de- appearance in Switzerland to inspiration, but for me he is real- • Blood Pressure, Weight & BMI cisions, and I am really proud receive “a kind of Swiss of the ly really important in his career I turned around on Everest in Year award,” Steck said he has because he was 35 and just said 2011,” he said. also been giving himself plenty ‘That’s enough.’ He was not go- Blood Tests Offered (7:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. only) Reflecting on the moment of mental space, lately, to recov- ing to keep on pushing. He was • Total Chemistry Profi le - $40 • Hemoglobin A1c - $35 during an interview with The er from his recent feat on Anna- one of the only ones from this (includes total cholesterol, iron and (additional screening for Diabetes) Watch, Steck explained, “It’s all purna (he summited the treach- time who survived, because he TSH) • Vitamin D Screening - $40 about your personal limits. And erous 8,091 meter Himalayan said, “’OK, alpinism for me, • PSA for Prostate Health - $30 • Vitamin B-12 - $35 • CBC - Total Blood Count - $20 • Male Testosterone - $40 nobody knows your limits; it’s peak without ropes and oxygen that’s enough.’” just yourself. And that’s very in October 2013, completing Bonatti went on to have a important. If you solo some- the round trip on his own from career in journalism, and died at 10-HOUR FASTING REQUIRED thing, it can be really safe, if you advanced base camp to summit the ripe old age of 81 , in DRINK LOTS OF WATER!! really know where your limits and back in just 28 hours), and 2011, at his home in Rome. — We will NOT bill your insurance — are. But it can be really danger- to dream of what might come “He was really smart,” Steck Cash & Checks only ous if you just get influenced next. said. “A lot of people blamed from the outside. You just have “You have to realize that him for that. But he was the only 4-H Event Center to know it for yourself. this is a dangerous game up one who survives. For me, that Ouray County Fairgrounds “And I think it is very im- there,” he said. “You can’t do is really impressive.” 22739 Hwy 550 portant in life to realize what is that 10 times and survive. You Which begs the question: Ridgeway really important; nothing’s go- really have to step back. That’s Does Steck feel like he may ing to change if you do a climb very important.” reach that point one day? or not.” Steck wasn’t planning to “I will never stop climbing Make an appointment online at Steck received a rock star summit Annapurna alone. But for sure,” he said. “But pushing www.MontroseHospital.com reception during his brief Ouray when his climbing partner up 8,000 foot peaks, I will stop Between Jan. 20 – Jan. 29th Ice Festival appearance. Fans of changed his mind about going that. It’s a dead end.” all ages lined up in a snowstorm to the top, Steck took advantage OR call: 1-888-592-6255 outside the Main Street Theater of a weather window that had [email protected]

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KENWORTHY from sport’s – Olympic debut every- page 1 thing it can be. “Every Olympian has the qualifying events to make the cut; unique opportunity to be repre- prior to last weekend, Kenworthy senting their country on the inter- had no podium finishes in slope- national stage, but this is also a tre- style, and only one podium finish in mendous opportunity for us – we ski halfpipe. get to be a part of something big- Last weekend changed all that, ger,” he said, of the U.S. ski slope- with Kenworthy qualifying for style team. “We’re showcasing our slopestyle after two podium slots. sport for the first time.” He earned the points necessary to Kenworthy will head to Mu- PEAK MOMENT – Peak Mountain Guides’ Marc Huster, climbing clinch the fourth and final spot on GUS KENWORTHY nich, Germany on Jan. 29, where a route called the Three Stooges in Eureka Canyon near Silverton. the U.S. ski halfpipe team, as well, he will spend two days getting (Courtesy photo) but coaches awarded that discre- X Games medal in Tignes, France, prepped for the big event: He tionary spot to Torin Yater-Wallace, and a second-place finish at the So- will have an outfit tailored for the who was injured earlier this winter. chi Olympic halfpipe venue during a Opening Ceremonies and a fitting Peak Mountain “This is a dream come true,” World Cup contest. for a U.S. Olympic team uniform, said Peter Kenworthy of his son’s Kenworthy then had a some- and he will be briefed on what to upcoming trip to Sochi, Russia for what rocky start to the 2013-14 expect at the Games. Guides Launches the Winter Olympic Games. “This ski season, finding the podium He and his U.S. Ski Team team- has been his passion since he was a only once in three Olympic quali- mates will then fly via private plane Major Expansion little boy – to ski this style of skiing, fying events. to Sochi, Russia on February 1. and to compete and to travel around The pressure was on for last The Opening Ceremonies will take BY SAMANTHA WRIGHT Ice climbing in the Eureka the world. He’s euphoric.” weekend’s back-to-back contests in place Feb. 7; men’s ski slopestyle area “is really beautiful,” Wade Kenworthy has certainly been a Park City, Kenworthy admitted, as qualifications and finals are slated OURAY – One of Ouray’s added. “There are a lot of long force to reckon with since emerging they offered his last chances at win- for Feb. 13. leading mountain adventure guide routes and the setting is very wild. as one of the sport’s up-and-coming ning an Olympic team berth. First, however, Kenworthy will services and climbing schools just You are in a deep canyon, and the competitors four years ago, breaking “I had some talks with my have the chance to go big on Amer- got bigger. mountains around are huge, so onto the freestyle ski scene with cam- dad, which I think helped me get ican soil. He heads to Aspen to Peak Mountain Guides the views are pretty phenomenal eos in ski films and later as a constant into the right head space, so that I compete in the Winter X Games in founder and president Matt Wade and the ice quality is very good. contender competing in such high- was focused and ready,” Kenwor- Big Air, slopestyle and superpipe. announced on Jan. 15 that his Because it is so cold there, the ice level circuits as the Dew Tour and X thy said of heading into the two Joining him is fellow Telluride ath- company has acquired fellow forms early and it gets bigger and Games. He was #1 in 2011 and 2012 crucial competitions. lete, Hagen Kearney, who will be Ouray ice climbing and back- bigger and bigger over the course within the American Freeskiing Pro- Now that he has successfully competing in the snowboardcross country skiing outfitter, Ouray of the season. It’s very reliable in fessionals (AFP) rankings, and last cleared the hurdle and joined the event. The X Games will take place Ice Climbing Guides, formerly terms of good ice conditions.” season broke through with signifi- Olympic team, Kenworthy has his throughout the weekend; visit www. owned by Andy Petefish. It is a perfect next step for cant victories including his first-ever sights set on making his – and his xgames.com for an event schedule. All operations have been clients who have honed their combined under the auspices of ice climbing skills in the Ouray Peak Mountain Guides, LLC and Ice Park, where Peak Mountain will continue to be headquartered Guides also holds a permit. in Ouray, Wade said. “We love the Ice Park,” Wade th The acquisition doubles the said. “It’s just wonderful for teach- area within which Peak Mountain ing new climbers, it’s just a fantas- The 38 Telluride Jazz Festival Guides is permitted by the Forest tic place. And that’s what we do; August 1st - 3 rd, 2014 Service and Bureau of Land Man- we are all about teaching people agement to offer guided ice climb- skills, taking good care of them in ing, mountaineering, and back- that process, and providing a re- country skiing trips – particularly warding experience for them. The in neighboring San Juan and San Park facilitates that really well.” Miguel counties, where Ouray Ice Wade founded Peak Moun- Climbing Guides held key permits. tain Guides five years ago. His “It was very important to company has established a repu- Andy that his business was tation as a “reliable outfitter with passed on to another business a perfect safety record,” he said. that provided the same level of The company offers rock climb- care for its guests,” Wade said. ing, mountaineering, ice climbing, “In the end he was very happy to backcountry skiing, and avalanche pass his legacy on to a company awareness courses. It is the only like Peak Mountain Guides. We guide service in the region with were very honored to have that an entire staff of instructors and opportunity. It’s a rather rare op- guides who are certified by the portunity now, with the use the American Mountain Guides As- Forest Service has around Sil- sociation (AMGA). verton being under moratorium “So we like to think we are [for new guiding permits]. The able to provide a very high level only way for a new business to of service, through that high cre- gain access there is to purchase dential we all hold and through the an existing business.” training we have gone through to LETTUCE • GRUPO FANTASMA The acquisition places Peak achieve that,” Wade said. Mountain Guides as one of the The business’s guiding ser- PONCHO SANCHEZ AND HIS LATIN JAZZ BAND only outfitters in the region with vice tends to be about half and an authorization to provide guided half ice climbing and backcoun- MONTY ALEXANDER & HARLEM-KINGSTON EXPRESS ice climbing trips in Silverton’s try skiing, with skiing focused Eureka Canyon and guided hut mainly in the Sneffels range and JON CLEARY • THE NIGEL HALL BAND • RED BARAAT skiing trips to the Ophir Pass Ul- on Red Mountain Pass, and ice DVS (MIKE DILLON, JOHNNY VIDACOVICH & JAMES SINGLETON) WITH SPECIAL GUEST CARLY MEYERS timate Ski (OPUS) Hut. climbing focused primarily at CRESCENT SUPER BAND • TELLURIDE STUDENT JAZZ ALL-STARS “The ice climbing in Eureka the Ouray Ice Park, as well as a and the skiing at the OPUS Hut variety of backcountry venues. will be major attractions for our Wade said his company “has 3 Day Park Passes, All Access Passes, Patron Passes, and Camping Passes st clients,” said Wade. “These areas a great relationship” with Ouray’s are available now during our Ticket Super Sale that ends on January 31 hold some of Colorado’s finest ice other major guiding service, San climbing and skiing adventures. Juan Mountain Guides. “We work www.telluridejazz. org We are very excited to share these together really well, which is a wonderful venues with our clients.” wonderful thing.” 18 | THURSday, January 23 - WEDNESday, January 29, 2014 the watch COMMUNITY CALENDAR = SAN MIGUEL COUNTY = OURAY COUNTY = MONTROSE COUNTY = REGION

ARTS AND production at Telluride High School Porter Fox, an editor of Powder ENTERTAINMENT (check-in is in the Palm lobby). magazine, discusses his new book, Times: Friday from 5-7:30 p.m. and subtitled “the story of skiing and THURSDAY, JAN. 23 Saturday, 3-8 p.m. Callbacks: 5-7 the future of snow.” At Jagged Flavors of India: Appetiz- p.m. Sunday (please plan to be there Edge; 7 p.m. ers and Accompaniments – An the entire time). Arrive any time dur- picks Ah Haa school course with Anjali ing the allotted times for an audition TUESDAY, JAN. 28 Sawant; 11 a.m.-3 p.m. ahhaa.org of 10-20 minutes in length. Please Zumba with Keri Sutton – Ah MONTROSE COUNTY Art: Why Do We Do It? – Free prepare 16 bars of a song. Call with Haa School, 6-7 p.m. ahhaa.org lecture with artist John Mansfield at any questions. 970/708-3934 Twenty By Telluride: Young thursday, jan. 23 the Ah Haa School; 6 p.m. ahhaa.org People’s Theater Edition – Presen- FRIDAY, JAN. 24 AND tations of 20 slides, for 20 seconds Join LiveWell Montrose Olathe, the Valley Food THURSDAY, JAN. 23 SUNDAY, JAN. 26 each, from Jennifer Julia, YPT’s Partnership and the local community from 6-8 p.m. this Sparkfilm: Screening and Dis- Winter Blues: Studies in Light founder and artistic director; musical evening for a free meal at the Olathe Community Center cussion about Great Films – Local and Shadow – A class in oils or director Bob Israel; choreographer and help kick off Olathe Roots, three new community filmmakers present classic movies pastels with Barbara Churchley; (and YPT alum) Lyndia Peralta, and garden initiatives. You’ll learn about the upcoming at the Wilkinson Library, then talk Around the Corner Gallery. Mon- others; Historic Sheridan Bar, 7 p.m. Olathe Community Garden, the Olathe Elementary School about them afterwards. John Ford’s troseart.com This is a free event. Garden and the Adopt-A-Planter program. Stay for as little My Darling Clementine screens this or as long as you can, and see how you can get involved. week, introduced by screenwriter SATURDAY, JAN. 25 WEDNESDAY, JAN. 29 For more information, call 970/378-5764 or email Jeffrey Price. Show time: 6 p.m. The Art & Soul of Pregnancy – Women Who Dare: North [email protected]. (Sparky Production members, please A one-day retreat with Regan Tuttle America’s Most Inspiring RSVP to info@playwrightsfestival. at the Ah Haa School; 10 a.m.-4 Climbers – A presentation at the sunday, jan. 26 org to participate in the film discus- p.m. ahhaa.org Wilkinson Library by Chris Noble, sion and post dinner gathering.) MarchFourth Marching Band featuring Kitty Calhoun and Dawn Come support lost and homeless pets at the West sparkyproductions.org in Concert – “Portland Steam- Glanc; 6:30 p.m. Last Dollar Sa- End’s totally volunteer-driven animal rescue shelter, funk Rock & Roll Circus Party,” a loon offers a special Ladies’ Night Hoof & Paw, at the fourth annual Nucla Resolution The Blizzard of Aahhh’s – description as good as any; Telluride event after the presentation.

5K Run/Walk this weekend. Hoof & Paw fosters lost Seminal European off-piste ski Conference Center, 9 p.m. sheridan- Canvas & Cocktails – Ah Haa operahouse.com School, 6-8 p.m. ahhaa.org and homeless pets while promoting adoption, neutering, film, bringing that form of skiing to American audiences and introducing Local Knowledge: Mixed and spay and immunization services at little to no cost. Glenn Plake of South Lake Tahoe – SATURDAY, JAN.25- Media & Talk Series – Join Peak This year’s race – to which you are encouraged to bring who ironically had to go to France to SUNDAY, JAN. 26 Mountain Guides and Gary Ryan your own leashed pet – begins and ends at the Nucla Fire make his name – to the world. Two Sled Dog Races on the Grand for a presentation on classic ice House at 2 p.m. The 3.1-mile course loops around local shows at the Sheridan Opera House, Mesa – Races begin at 9 a.m. both climbs, ski descents, “rock ram- streets, with a modest elevation gain. A $20 registration fee at 6 and 8:30 p.m. sheridanopera- days; larger, 8-dog teams run an blings and fishing tales”; Ouray includes a race bib, post-race refreshments and a T-shirt. house.com 8-mile course. No pets, please – they Brewery, 7 p.m. Tickets: $20. Prizes will be offered, and doggy snacks will be available. Mollie O’Brien and Rich are a distraction to the racing dogs. Call Ouray Brewery in advance to The race will be run rain or shine; please dress accordingly. Moore in Concert – The duo, For complete info., visit Rocky reserve tickets for dinner and the For more information about the race, call 513//864-2276 or partners in life and onstage, kick off Mountain Sled Dog’s website. presentation: 970/327-7388. Sales email nuclaresolutionrace.org. their tour in support of their new rmsdc.com. limited to 35 people. CD, Love Runner, with a show at Gotta Be in Concert – Free the Sherbino; 7:30 p.m. SUNDAY, JAN. 26 concert of bluegrass, folk, swing TELLURIDE Library at the Wright: March of and pop from local singers known THURSDAY, JAN. 23- the Penguins and Everest – Free for their intricate harmonies and thursday, jan. 23-friday, jan. 31 FRIDAY, JAN. 31 movies for all ages at the Wright signature arrangements; Delta, Dichotomy/Dualism: A Holiday Opera House; MOP at 3 p.m., Ever- Center for Spiritual Living (658 It’s amazing what talented craftspeople can Black and White Show – An est (1998, dir. Greg MacGillivray) at Howard St.), 7 p.m. do with a blank canvas: the Telluride Gallery of art exhibit featuring zebras; stars 4:30 p.m. Fine Art is featuring an exhibit called, simply, and night and snow; and plaster, WEDNESDAY, JAN. 29- White, featuring artists of different media charcoal and more, at Telluride Arts; MONDAY, JAN. 27 SUNDAY, FEB. 2 – painting, ceramics and porcelain, jewelry – Gallery 81435 and the Stronghouse Montrose Visual Arts Guild Haven Writing Retreat at working in the theme of this color, defined by the Gallery; through the end of January. Meeting: A Trunk Show of Hotel Madeline – New York Times dictionary as “the reflection of most wavelengths Artists include Adrienne Lent, Britt Quilts – The first meeting of bestselling author Laura Munson of visible light.” Paintings include works by Rebecca Markey, Antonio Marra and others. the year, at 611 S. Hillcrest helps you find your “voice” at this Crowell, Mark English and Shawna Moore; ceramic Gallery hours: 12-6 p.m. Drive. Meeting begins at 1 p.m., literary retreat; 802/362-0570; rmc- and porcelain artists include Nicholas Bernard and Marc with a demonstration at 2 p.m. [email protected] Leuthold; and there is jewelry by (among others) Barbara THURSDAYS, JAN . 23- 970/249-6467 Snowdown Durango – The Heinrich, Mark English and Marki Knopp. To see APRIL 3 Slide Show: Women Who annual five-day festival, dubbed examples of these artists’ works, visit http://tinyurl.com/ Painting From Within With Dare with Chris Noble – A Chicks the Original Cabin Fever Reliever, krqh9kl. The show is up until the end of the month. Robert Weatherford – Beginners With Picks event at the Ouray including the Snowdown Light mix with longtime painters in Community Center, inspired by Parade and 146 events for all ages. this class with respected teacher the book Women Who Dare: North This year’s theme: Snowdown OURAY Weatherford; Ah Haa School, 9 America’s Most Inspiring Climb- Safari So Good. More info. online. a.m.-1 p.m. (No class Dec 26 or Jan. ers. Live gear auction to benefit Snowdown.org thursday, jan. 23 2.) ahhaa.org the Ouray Ice Park at 7 p.m.; slide Clay Thursdays with Michelle show at 8:30 p.m. A $5 entrance WEDNESDAYS, JAN. 29- Mollie O’Brien has been referred to as a “singer’s singer,” Montague and Greta Neumann– fee includes free beer and a chance FEB. 19 meaning she can sing most anything: pop, jazz, bluegrass, A drop-in class; Ah Haa School, to participate in a gear auction to Wordplay: Four Favorite rhythm & blues, you name it. The singer-songwriter 5-7:30 p.m. ahhaa.org raise money for local women’s Poems for 2014 – A workshop led Gretchen Peters has referred to her as part Maria Muldaur, shelters and the Ouray Ice Park. by award-winning local poet Beth part Suzy Bogguss and part Ella Fitzgerald. This evening, FRIDAY, JAN. 24 Paulson; Weehawken Ridgway O’Brien and her husband, guitarist Rich Moore, and KOTO Lip Sync – The popular MONDAYS, JAN. 27-APR. 7 (Old Schoolhouse), 12:30-2:30 p.m. their band kick off a tour to promote their new CD, annual event to benefit local radio Open Figure Studio with a Live weehawkenarts.org Love Runner, “a glorious mix of contemporary folk, station KOTO; Telluride Palm, 8 Model – Ah Haa School, 6-8 p.m. Junky & Funky Youth Mosa- powerhouse gospel, funky dance music and everything p.m. Tickets sold through KOTO. Free admission through January. ics – Ah Haa School course taught in between” and their first stop is the Sherbino Theater Call for more info. 970/728-4334; ahhaa.org by Flair Robinson; 3:30-5:30 p.m. in Ridgway. To hear samples from Love Runner, and learn koto.org ahhaa.org Free Friday Night at the Mov- SATURDAY, JAN. 25- more about Rich and Mollie and their story (she toured for ies: Wolf Children – Norwood, the SUNDAY, JAN. 26 THURSDAY, JAN. 30 years with her brother, folk artist Tim O’Brien, while he Livery, 7 p.m. Winter Blues: Studies in Light Weehawken’s Souper Bowl III stayed home with their two daughters and played guitar and Shadow – Barbara Churchley – The third annual edition of what locally) visit mollieobrien.com. Show time is 7:30 p.m., FRIDAY, JAN. 24- instructs; Around the Corner Gal- has fast become a signature fund- and tickets are available at the door. Please arrive early: SUNDAY, JAN. 26 lery, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. raiser: bottomless bowls of delicious a limited number of seats are available in the Sherbino’s Open Auditions for Urinetown signature soups from local restau- small space, which should suit this intimate performance – Tryouts for the Broadway musical MONDAY, JAN. 27 rants served up in over 100 vessels, just fine. comedy, Telluride Theatre’s spring Deep: the Book Tour – Author hand-painted by local artisans of all the watch THURSday, January 23 - WEDNESday, January 29, 2014 | 19

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ages. Wine and beer are also avail- SUNDAY, FEB. 2 SPORTS able at a cash bar. Live music and 2014 Oscar-Nominated Short WEDNESDAYS, silent auction. Ouray Community Films – A chance to see this year’s BEGINNING JAN. 8 Center Masard Room; 5:30-8:30 nominees before the Academy p.m. questions@weehawkenarts. Awards ceremony; Wright Opera Ouray Broomball League – org; 970/318-0150 House, 1 p.m. thewrightopera- Orientation and last-minute sign up: TFF Presents: The Great house.org 6 p.m. Weekly game times: 6:30 Beauty – Winner of the Golden p.m. and 7:15 p.m. Wood brooms Globe for Best Foreign Language MONDAY, FEB. 3 only. All youth must wear helmets. Film; Nugget Theatre, 8 p.m. This They Came to Telluride: Please contact Shawn to register. 142-minute film is unrated. Women Behind the Lens – The 970/318-1233 popular female filmmakers’ series Kendall Mountain Ski Area in THURSDAYS, JAN. 30- continues, with Persepolis, from Silverton is open, with lift tickets FEB. 27 French director Marjane Satrapi; priced at $20 for adults and $15 for Leaping: How to Wildly Wilkinson Public Library, 6 p.m. children over age 6, Fri.-Sun., 11 Advance Your Writing – If you Pre-show reception at 5:30 p.m. a.m.-4 p.m. and daily from Dec. want to improve as a writer, it takes Discussion follows with host 20-Jan. 5. practice. In this 6-8 p.m. tutorial, David Oyster. offered by local poet Rosemerry SUNDAY, JAN. 26- Trommer, participants will be asked TUESDAY, FEB. 4- WEDNESDAY, JAN. 29 to write a poem a day for a month. THURSDAY, FEB. 6 Ski, Ride and Yoga Camp (Trommer asks the same thing of Three Evenings of Shibori – Telluride Ski and Snowboard herself.) Learn more about this class (Session 1) with Kathy Green – School, Mountain Village. and register for it this Ah Haa class Learn the basics of Japanese shibori WEDNESDAY, JAN. 29 at ahhaa.org. The class will be held fabric dyeing, the same techniques at the Stone Building, 117 North that make up the basis for American Viniyoga with Susan Viebrock Willow St. in Telluride. tie-dye; An Ah Haa school course – Ah Haa School, 12:15-1:15 p.m. at the Stone Building (117 North ahhaa.org FRIDAY, JAN. 31 Willow St.); 6-9 p.m. Register WEDNESDAYS, JAN. 29- Intro. to Old World Red online. ahhaa.org KEEP YOUR BUSINESS LOCAL Wines – Bryan Thames instructs at FEB. 19 the Ah Haa School for the Arts; 6-8 THURSDAY, FEB. 6 Yoga Anatomy with Alline p.m. ahhaa.org Telluride Art Walk – Sloan – Seven-week course that Open ‘til 10 p.m. 7 days a week Participating galleries and examines the muscular and skeletal 970.728.5566 FRIDAY, JAN. 31- vendors stay open until 8 p.m. systems; Telluride Yoga Center, SATURDAY, FEB. 1 at this monthly event; maps to 7-8:30 p.m. tellurideyoga.com/ Mountainfilm on Tour– participating venues available at workshop; 970/729-1673 Movie screenings to benefit the dZi Telluride Arts and around town. Foundation; Wright Opera House, Opening Reception: New COMMUNITY 7 p.m. each evening. Thewrightop- Work by Regional Artists – THURSDAY, JAN. 23 erahouse.org Daniel Tucker Gallery, Ah Haa Blood Drive – Donate to a Free Friday Night at the Mov- School for the Arts; 5-8 p.m. worthy cause: St. Mary’s Blood ies: Captain Phillips – Norwood, ahhaa.org Mobile will be at Telluride High the Livery, 7 p.m. 1878-1913: A Celebration of School from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Free Telluride’s Historic Landmarks t-shirts to those who give. FRIDAY, JAN. 31- – Premier of a new film produced Miss June’s Kids: Craft MONDAY, FEB. 3 by the Telluride Historical and Story Time – A program for You’re the One That I Want: Museum, the Sheridan Opera ALPINE WELLNESS MEDICAL kindergarten through fifth-grade the High School Grease Musi- House and the Town of Telluride, students; Ouray Public Library, cal – The story of a high school at the Opera House; showings WE HAVE A ROOM JUST FOR YOU! 3:30-4:30 p.m. cast’s audition for the holy grail of at 5:30, 6 and 7 p.m. Note: this NO LINES & SAME GREAT PRICE Free Wine Tasting – Wine teenage musicals, starring 28 local is a special event for Museum Mine, 4-6:55 p.m. students; Sheridan Opera House, 6 members. Telluridemuseum.org Olathe Roots: Garden Kickoff PREMIUM STRAINS p.m. nightly (no show Sunday, Feb. and Free Community Meal – Join AVAILABLE 2). A Sheridan Arts Foundation FRIDAY, FEB. 7 12 LiveWell Montrose Olathe and fel- Young People’s Theater production. First Friday in Downtown OPEN low neighbors to learn about three Montrose – This month’s theme is new gardening initiatives: the up- MONDAY - SATURDAY SATURDAY, FEB. 1 Chocolate Walk: participating art coming Olathe Community Garden, 10A.M. - 6P.M. Chocolate Lover’s Fling – galleries, restaurants and vendors Mountain Village, Telluride Con- offer something for every palate. ference Center From 5:30-8 p.m. see CALENDAR on next page www.AlpineWellness.co • 970.728.1834 20 | THURSday, January 23 - WEDNESday, January 29, 2014 the watch the to post your event online, please visit watchnewspapers.com calendar call Paul or email. 864/428-2276; SATURDAY, FEB. 1 from page 19 [email protected] Early Blood Draw: Montrose beat sheet Memorial Hospital Health Fair Olathe Elementary School Garden MONDAY, JAN. 27 – In Ridgway at the 4-H Events MONTROSE Michael Menert and the Adopt-a-Planter program; Free Wellness Lecture – Jill Center; 7 a.m.-10 a.m. Make an Bad Hand Thurs., Feb. 6, Mesa Theater, Olathe Community Center, 6-8 p.m. Burchmore on the topic of reaching appointment online. Montrosehos- Fri., Jan. 31, 7 p.m., 2 Rascals 8:30 p.m., $13 970/249-0705. your goals; 6-7 p.m., 300 S. Mahoney pital.com Brewery Michael Martin Murphey (base of Lift 7). 970/708-5037 Partners SuperBowl – The THURSDAY, JAN. 23- Michael Martin Murphey Fri., Feb. 7, Moss Performing Arts 13th annual event, at Valley Lanes SATURDAY, JAN. 25 Sat., Feb. 8, Montrose Pavilion & Center Recital Hall, 7:30 p.m., MONDAYS, JAN. 27-FEB. 24 in Delta, to support Partners

Event Center, 7:30 p.m., $30/$35 $30/$35 Friends of the Montrose Advanced Burlesque with Sa- programs and the children this Mark Berenson The Johnny Kongo Library Used Book Sale – Friends sha Sullivan – Ah Haa School; 8-10 organization serves; youth tourna- Fri., Feb. 14, 2 Sisters Gastropub, All Star Show only sale in the Montrose Library p.m. ahhaa.org ment check-in at 9 a.m., and adult 6 p.m. Fri., Feb. 7, Cruiser’s Bar, Meeting Room on Thursday from competition check-in at 12:30 Eilen Jewel 9:30 p.m. 7 a.m.-12 p.m. (become a member MONDAYS, JAN. 27-FEB. 10 p.m. Registration forms available Fri., Mar. 21, Turn of the Century Rehab that morning and shop the sale). Sale Intermediate Spanish 2A – A at Partners offices in Montrose Saloon, 8 p.m., $15 Sat., Feb. 8, Mesa Theater, is open to the public 12-7 p.m.; Fri., course from University Centers of and Delta, at Valley Lanes in 8 p.m., $15 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturday, 10 a.m.-4 the San Miguel; Miramonte Build- Delta and Rose Bowl in Montrose, RIDGWAY The Living Wills p.m. 970/249-9656 ing, second floor, 6-8 p.m. Please and online. Partners-west.org; Mollie O’Brien & Rich Moore Fri., Feb. 14, Cruiser’s Bar, register online. ucsanmiguel.org; 970/249-1116 FRIDAY, JAN. 24 Thurs., Jan. 23, Sherbino Theater, 9:30 p.m. 970/369-5255 MONDAY, FEB. 3 7:30 p.m. Sean Farley San Miguel County Democrats Dane and DJ Leo Sat.., Feb. 15, Cruiser’s Bar, Meeting – Topics include upcoming MONDAYS, JAN. 27-APR. 28 Early Blood Draw: Montrose Fri., Jan. 24, Trail Town Still, 9:30 p.m. precinct caucuses and county assem- Perspectives Course – A fifteen- Memorial Hospital Health Fair – 9 p.m. No Apologies blies for 2014; La Cocina de Luz, 10 week course offering perspectives In Olathe at the American Legion A.J. Fullerton Fri., Feb. 21, Cruiser’s Bar, a.m. All registered voters welcome. on the World Christian Movement, Hall; 6:30-9:30 a.m. Make an Sat., Jan. 25, Trail Town Still, 9:30 p.m. 970/708-1596 featuring 15 highly regarded lead- appointment online. Montrosehos- 9 p.m. Ryan Chrys ers and mentors. First Presbyterian pital.com FRIDAYS, JAN. 24-MAR. 28 David Nunn Sat., Feb. 22, Cruiser’s Bar, Church, 6-9 p.m. The first week is TUESDAY, FEB. 4 Fri., Jan. 31, Trail Town Still, 9:30 p.m. Ski into History – Local sto- free; discount available for families. 9 p.m. Triad Dragons ryteller Ashley Boling leads a free Light dinner every week. Sorry, no Basic Knife Skills with Cody Joint Point Thurs., Feb. 27, Mesa Theater, weekly tour of Telluride’s legend- child-care provided. Perspectives.org Borden – An Ah Haa school course; Fri., Feb. 28, Sherbino Theater, 8:30 p.m., $10 ary history on the slopes of the Ski 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Register online. ah- 8 p.m., $10 Mutiny Resort. Meet at the Peaks, Level B, TUESDAY, JAN. 28 haa.org Fri., Feb. 28, Cruiser’s Bar, Mountain Village; 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Inside the Koran: A Journey TELLURIDE 9:30 p.m. Sponsored by the Telluride Histori- into the Heart of Islam – Koran By WEDNESDAY, FEB. 5 cal Museum. Telluridemuseum.org Ouray County Chorus Potluck Head for the Hills, Useful Merican Slang Heart: One Chance to Remember; – A dinner and sheet music handout Jenkins Sat., Feb. 28, Cruiser’s Bar, the third in a three-part Muslim film FRIDAY, JAN. 24- at Jacqui and Dick Zimmerman’s Thurs., Jan. 23, Fly Me to the 9:30 p.m. series at the Wilkinson Library; SUNDAY, JAN. 26 home (240 Marmot Drive) in Ridg- Moon Saloon, 10 p.m., $10/$12 6 p.m. There will also be Middle Weekend Retreat with Cary way; 6 p.m. All singers welcome. KOTO Lip Sync DURANGO Eastern food and a discussion led by Twomey – Topic: Exploring Our 970/626-5847 Fri., Jan. 24, The Palm, 8 p.m., Mountain Standard Time with a local scholar. Telluridelibrary.org Relationship to Healing Primordial Batik Intensive with Kathy $25-$200 Tony Furtado Band Energy; Spring Creek Yoga (105 WEDNESDAY, FEB. 5- Orgone Thurs., Jan. 23, Animas City Green – Ah Haa School; 6-9 p.m. S. Mesa, #B). Friday, 6-8 p.m.; SATURDAY, FEB. 8 Fri., Jan. 24, Fly Me to the Moon Theater, 9 p.m., $15 ahhaa.org Sat., 9 a.m.-12 p.m.; and Sun., 2-5 Early Blood Draw: Montrose Saloon, 10 p.m. Elder Grown with Durango p.m. Please pre-register with Sherry TUESDAYS, JAN. 28-FEB. 7 Memorial Hospital Health Fair – March Fourth Marching Band Funk Allstars Truckey. 970/209-8437; springcree- Spanish 1A – A class at Montrose Pavilion Main Ballroom; Sat., Jan. 25, Telluride Conference Sat., Jan. 25, Animas City Theater, [email protected]. University Centers of the San 6:30-9:30 a.m. each day. Make an Center, 9 p.m., $20 10 p.m., $5 Miguel (Miramonte Building, appointment online. Montroseme- Wood & Wire Empresarios with Desert SATURDAY, JAN. 25 second floor meeting room); morialhospital.com. Tues., Jan. 28, Fly Me to the Moon Dwellers and Video Killers Exploring Winter on the 6-8 p.m. Please register online. Saloon, 10 p.m. Weds., Jan. 29, Animas City Grand Mesa – A one day class to ucsanmiguel.org; 970/369-5255 THURSDAY, FEB. 6 AND Juno What?! Theater, 9 p.m., $15 show teachers from Colorado Parks SATURDAY, FEB. 8 Thurs., Jan. 30, Fly Me to the Juno What?! and Wildlife, the U.S. Forest Service WEDNESDAY, JAN. 29 Introduction to Urban Gar- Moon Saloon, 10 p.m., $13/$15 Thurs., Jan. 30, Animas City and Grand Mesa Nordic Coun- All About Prairie Dogs – dening/Farming and Permacul- Leftover Salmon Theater, 10 p.m., $12 cil to show teachers of all grade Presentation on the biology and ture – A University Centers of the Sun., Feb. 16, Telluride Keller Williams, levels how to use the outdoors as a natural history of both species and San Miguel class taught by Kris Conference Center, 9 p.m., $30/$4 Wed., Feb. 5, Animas City classroom for students; registration their historic and current status in Holstrom. At 335 W. Colorado Ave. Infamous Stringdusters Theater, 9 p.m., $30 deadline is Jan. 20. 970/375-6709; Colorado from Amy Seglund, wild- (County Annex) on Thursday from Thurs.-Fri., Feb. 20-21, Sheridan Kalya Scintilla & Kaminanda [email protected]. life conservation coordinator with 6-8 p.m., and Tomten Farm (10 Opera House, 8:30 p.m., $25 with Ras Daws Telluride Women’s Network Fri., Feb. 7, Animas City Theater, Colorado Parks and Wildlife; Town a.m.-2 p.m.) on Saturday. Ucsan- Winter Gala – TWN’s premier 10 p.m., $15 Hall, Ridgway Community Center, miguel.org GRAND JUNCTION party, at spectacular Benchmark Leftover Salmon 7 p.m. Robotic Pirate Monkey and Manor.; 6-9 p.m. Please RSVP. Tel- THURSDAYS, FEB. 6-FEB. Fri.-Sat., Feb. 14-15, Animas City TerraVita luridewomensnetwork.com; jenny. FRIDAY, JAN. 31- 27 Theater, 9 p.m., $35 Thurs., Jan. 23, Mesa Theater, [email protected]; 404/312-9718 SUNDAY, FEB. 2 Zion-I w/ SOL Walking Through a Website 8:30 p.m. Mon., Feb. 17, Animas City Love’s Threshold: a Retreat – Does your small business need a The Violets FRIDAY, JAN. 24- with Jeannie Zandi – At a private website? Local web designer Cor- Fri., Jan. 24, Cruiser’s Bar, 9:30 Theater, 9 p.m., $15/$20 SUNDAY, JAN. 26 El Ten Eleven with Ridgway home; begins Friday at mac Bourke instructs on setting one p.m. Forrest Yoga Weekend Work- Bronze Whale 11 a.m. and ends Sunday at 4 p.m. up; University Centers of the San The Freeway Revival shop – Senior Forrest Yoga Teacher Tues., Feb. 18, Animas City 970/729-0885; rita.marie.robin- Miguel (333 W. Colorado Ave., Mi- Sat., Jan. 25, Cruiser’s Bar, 9:30 Alison English instructs at the Tel- Theater, 9 p.m. [email protected] ramonte Building, 2nd floor meeting p.m. luride Yoga Center. Tellurideyoga- room) 6-8 p.m. ucsanmiguel.org Agent Orange THURSDAY, JAN. 30 GUNNISON center.com; 970/729-1673 Mon., Jan. 27, Mesa Theater, Free Cholesterol and Glucose FRIDAY, FEB. 7 Tony Furtado Band 7 p.m., $12 SUNDAY, JAN. 26 Screening – Tri-County Health BLM Southwest Advisory Fri., Jan. 24, Last Chance, 8 p.m., Chasing Ice Nucla Resolution 5K Run/ Network holds a session at Ouray Council Meeting – Agenda topics $10 Weds., Jan. 29, Mesa Theater, Walk – The fourth annual event, Public Library. Please RSVP. include National Environmental Mountain Standard Time Sat., 7 p.m. to benefit Hoof & Paw, the West 970/325-4616 Policy Act Training, Land Tenure Jan. 25th, Last Chance, 10 p.m., $5 Mad Conductor End’s all-volunteer animal rescue Saloon Night at the Steaming and an Oil & Gas Sub-Group up- Juno What?! Fri., Jan. 31, Cruiser’s Bar, 9:30 shelter. Race begins and ends at Bean – Step back into Telluride as date. At the Montrose Public Lands Wed., Jan. 29, Last Chance, p.m the Nucla Fire House at 2 p.m.; it was in 1890 (i.e., try your hand at Center (2465 S. Townsend Ave.); 10 p.m., $7 Pepper the course will loop around Nucla cards and take a turn with a saloon 9 a.m. Public comment period is at Whitewaterwater Ramble Sat., Feb. 1, Mesa Theater, streets (moderate elevation gain). girl around the dance floor); 7-10 11:30 a.m. Fri., Jan. 31, Last Chance, $8 8 p.m., $24 Registration fee ($20) includes a p.m. Proceeds support the Telluride Preston Creed bib, post-race refreshments, and Historical Museum’s educational FRIDAY, FEB. 7- Sat., Feb. 1, Cruiser’s Bar, a commemorative T-shirt; doggy outreach programs. Tickets: $20 in SUNDAY, FEB. 9 9:30 p.m. snacks and prizes will also be advance, $25 at the door. Telluride- Wilderness First Aid and offered. To register or volunteer, museum.org WFR Re-Cert Training – Visit the watch THURSday, January 23 - WEDNESday, January 29, 2014 | 21

Massage • Facials • Manicure Pedicure • Waxing BLACK CANYON BARBERSHOP OFFICERS – Members of the Black Canyon Barbershop Chorus recently installed its officers for 2014. New officers include (front row left to right) Rex Pierson– Treasurer, Chuck Frush – Secretary, John Taylor – President, Larry Cooper – Program VP, MaryAnn Rathburn – Director and (back row, left to right) David Stannard – Music VP, Dennis Olmstead, Public Relations VP, Tim Davis – Member at Large, Larry Wilkinson – Immediate Past President, Bill Sutton 970.728.9772 or 970.497.0019 – Communications VP, Tom Chamberlain – Director Emeritus and Chapter Historian, Carol Morrell to schedule your appointments – Administrative Officer, Don Barnett – Economic Development VP, Bob Brethouwer – Sergeant at Arms, and John Reick – keeper of CARA records. Information on the Chorus at www.blackcanyon- chorus.org (Courtesy photo) [email protected]

firstlead.com for more informa- work is up through February. The Telluride Historical tion, email or call. peter@first- Wilkinson Library offers on- Museum is looking for those who lead.com; 970/729-0081. going free classes in pilates, yoga, served in World War II or who zumba and guided meditation. lived in Telluride during this ANNOUNCEMENTS Email or call for more information. era to share their stories for an The Library offers Tech Advisor, exhibit on Telluride’s Greatest Palm Arts Dance Classes are free help for those confounded Generation opening next June. held Mon.-Fri. through Febru- by electronic devices, Thursdays Please email anne@telluridemu- ary at the Palm Theatre, from from 2-3 p.m. 970/728-4519, ext. WATCH seum.org or call 970/728-3344, ext. 3:30-7:30 p.m. Complete schedule 16; [email protected] 4 if you’d like to participate. at telluridedance.com. Zumba with Erin: Classes Snuggle Up is the January The Durango Arts Center available at the Sheridan Opera theme of Raising Readers Story- invites artists to submit original House and Wilkinson Library time at the Cortez Public Library. works for the TOP Jewels Na- throughout the month of Janu- Affordable Care Act naviga- tional Jewelry Exhibit in DAC’s ary. Email for more info. erin- tors will be available weekly on Barbara Conrad Gallery, to be [email protected] Wednesdays from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. SHOW held May 16-June 28. Visit the Weehawken Adult Movement at the Wilkinson Library, and at website for more info. and an entry Classes in Pilates and Barre, Boot the Steaming Bean on Fridays prospectus at durangoarts.org/ Camp, Barreworks, and Vinyassa from 8-11 a.m. and from 3-6 p.m., top-jewels. Flow and Live Music have begun. to answer questions or assist with Support the University Cen- Classes are on a punch-pass system: health-policy enrollment. ters of San Miguel through the purchase a card and gain entry into Vendors are being sought for Sarah Silver Scholarship Fund. any class. Weehawkenarts.org the Delta County Home, Garden Your donation will go directly to Weehawken children’s classes and Recreation Show March people throughout the San Miguel in youth dance, tumbling after- 28-29. Applications are available Watershed who desire a continuing school art and afterschool clay by phone or online. Deltacolorado. education to better themselves and have begun begun. weehawken- org; 970/874-8616 the lives of their families but are arts.org The Montrose Winter Market in need of financial assistance. To Call for Artists: Ah Haa hosts is open. Hours of operation are make a donation, call 970/369-5255 a New Work by Regional Artists 10 a.m.-1 p.m., the first and third or email [email protected]. show opening Thursday, Feb. 6. Saturdays of each month through Food for Fines: Return a late Deadline to submit work for this May (514 S. 1st Street). Montrose- item and make a donation of food, juried exhibit is Friday, Jan. 24. farmersmarket.com and fines are waved at the Ouray Ahhaa.org Monthly karate classes with Library through the end of January. Call for Artists: the Salida Sensei Burkhard meet Mondays Hope West, Palliative and Creative District would like to in Ouray and Thursdays in Hospice Care of Western Colo- display works from artists in oth- Ridgway. Teaching encompasses rado, is looking for volunteers. er creative districts as part of its all ages and levels of ability. Wee- For more info., visit hopewestco.org role as host for the 2014 Creative hawkenarts.org or contact Volunteer Coordinator District Summit. Deadline for sub- Free ‘Chair Yoga’ Class for Priscilla Cozens at 970/252-2642. missions is January 31.The works Senior Citizens on Wednesdays at Winter Reading Challenge: will hang in the Paquette Gallery Norwood’s Livery. Class meets at 1 Submit your name and number during the month of May. For more p.m. Bring a blanket. 970/708-1966 along with the title of a book you’d info., email Beatrice@salidasteam- The Woman’s Club of Ouray like to read at the Ouray Public Li- NOW EVERY MONTH plant.com or call 719/530-0933. County announces its refurbished brary; drawings through the winter. Fundraiser for sacred items Medical Loan Closet located Call for Contestants: West including Buddhist books for the on Second Street in the old San End’s Got Talent Show – Satur- Wilkinson library; Deer Consign- Miguel Power Building in Ouray. YOUR COMPLETE GUIDE TO day, Jan. 25, 6:30 p.m. Call or email ment and Collectibles, through A partial list of items for loan to volunteer. Judges, backstage Feb. 28. includes transport wheelchairs, ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT hands and ushers wanted, too. Call Aprés Ski music with Mike crutches, walkers, canes and much or email to volunteer. lbloomfield@ Pale at Siam›s Talay Grille, more. The equipment is loaned to IN THE WESTERN SAN JUANS centurytel.net; 970/327-4016 located at the Inn At Lost Creek, residents and visitors for return Artists currently on exhibit at 3 – 5 p.m. every day this winter. when no longer needed. For more the Cortez Public Library include First Off at Cornerhouse information, call 970/325-4816; Jay Whitewolf (featured artist TO ADVERTISE CONTACT – Team Trivia Night, Mondays, 970/901-1204; or 970/318-1110. of the month, Southwest Artists’ hosted by Kenny and Thrax, 8:30 The Norwood Farm & Craft HEATHER ZEILMAN • 919.264.6380 League); Mary North (Huichol p.m. Free entry; prizes. Market’s Winter Season is held [email protected] Indian beaded items) and Otter Wednesday Karaoke at Bean Saturdays at the Livery, 10 a.m.-12 Lopez (acrylic on canvas and pencil Bar – Hosted by Thrax; no cover; p.m. Norwoodfarmmarket.org drawings). North’s and Lopez’s 9 p.m. 22 | THURSday, January 23 - WEDNESday, January 29, 2014 the watch community Rommel Takes the Helm at EcoAction Partners By Samuel Adams regional economic development less money.” tice, and 15 years ago, she said, comes as EcoAction Partners is task force… We even worked on Promoting and publicizing Bluegrass promoter Craig Fer- working with San Miguel Coun- TELLURIDE – EcoAction forest health issues for a little the triumphs of the organization guson asked “if I would consider ty on its Green Projects Grant Partners, the Telluride-based while. We were trying to address is another hurdle, with many standing out in a field with 40 vol- Program, which aims to allocate nonprofit that aims to reduce all areas of sustainability. Even- county residents and businesses unteers helping the 10,000 festi- $100,000 in grants to individu- carbon emissions and waste tually, the board directed us to confused about its purpose and varians with separating out waste als who present viable carbon throughout the region, has hired develop a focus, which became mission. Brown nonetheless from recyclables and compost. emissions-reduction projects. Heather Knox Rommel, formerly food, energy and waste.” pronounced himself pleased “Not being one to say no, I Rommel originally pitched executive director of the Palm One of Holstrom’s top priori- with how the nonprofit has said, ‘Sure’. I couldn’t have ever the idea of distributing grants to Theater, as its executive director. ties, said Brown, was to help de- transformed over the years un- done that without their initiative of individuals to the county commis- EcoAction board member velop regional farms and improve der Holstrom’s leadership. wanting to take the next step, so I sioners – proof, she said, that her Todd Brown said Rommel was access to locally grown produce. “We wouldn’t have the fo- do not take credit for it,” she said. past experience of creating inno- hired because of her experience “Kris’ departure and Heath- cus and be where we are today The compost and recycling vation at other nonprofit organiza- promoting sustainability proj- er’s hiring was borne out of a without Kris,” said Brown. “She idea grew, and is now featured at tions dovetails with her new job. ects, and for her ability to com- request from Kris to focus more was the driving force that kept nearly every Telluride music festi- “I feel like the legacy I am municate with other entities in on local and regional food as- this thing going.” val. Holstrom also noted that oth- most proud of at the Palm The- the region. pects of the organization,” said Holstrom, who served as Eco- er festivals have adopted a similar ater was taking on the dance Since EcoAction’s incep- Brown. “At the same time, the Action Partner’s executive direc- practice, “from Planet Bluegrass program under the Palm, which tion in 2007, its board of direc- board wanted to focus more on tor since 2007, has championed in Lyons, Colo., to music festivals opened up a new source of in- tors has pressed the organization energy-reduction programs.” many carbon-emission and waste- in England and Australia.” come for the Palm Theater,” she to limit its scope to narrower Holstrom will remain on the reducing initiatives over the years, Holstrom’s influence has said. “Also, it provided a great objectives aimed at achieving EcoAction Partners staff, Brown including creation of the recycling since extended to the local community value and resource, measurable results. The board, added, but has not yet specified and compost system at the Tellu- schools. In conjunction with the and the dance program didn’t according to Brown, believes what her role will be. ride Bluegrass Festival. Telluride School District and shut its doors. It was a win for Rommel will lead the organiza- In addition to narrowing the “Nearly thirty years ago, I with support from a grant from everyone.” tion in that direction. nonprofit’s scope and objectives, moved to San Miguel County,” the Telluride Medical Center, Rommel served as director “When we started, [the orga- Brown said, the organization fac- Holstrom recalled. “I was just a Holstrom and EcoAction brought of economic development for nization’s focus] was all about es the challenge of diversifying farmer then. During one Blue- a greenhouse to the Telluride the Town of Mountain Village the broad spectrum of sustain- funding and a shrinking budget. grass Festival many years ago, I schools, with the aim of teaching and worked on the formation ability,” said departing Execu- “What used to be a would go behind the food vendor students about growing food lo- of the New Community Coali- tive Director Kris Holstrom. $150,000-a-year budget is now stands and take trashcans filled cally and at a high altitude. tion, now EcoAction Partners, in “So we did things like have a down to $90,000, and people with food waste to compost back “I tried to have at least a 2006 and 2007. Her mission to regional sustainability visioning are now expecting more results at the farm.” school garden there 12 years create a more sustainable region project, and participating in a from the organization as it gets Bluegrass personnel took no- ago,” Holstrom said. “It’s some- is not limited to her professional thing I’ve wanted to do for a career. In 1998, Rommel and long time, so the fact that it’s her husband purchased a land there and that kids can learn, and parcel, on which they built an it provides a little food for their energy-efficient house in 2001. cafeteria is huge. It’s an amaz- “Designing our house for pas- ing learning lab and a lasting sive solar gain, selecting adequate legacy.” insulation, double pane windows While these are only a few and energy-efficient lighting and of Holstrom’s accomplishments, appliances was all part of our she’s begun her push to create a crash course in making every more viable local food system kilowatt count,” she recalled. regionally. “We later added solar hot “I’m trying to get a dream water batch heaters to preheat team together for my Productive our domestic hot water and in- Properties concept,” she said. floor heat: the improvement cut “It’s a cooperative team so we our propane use in half.” can help anyone, from apartment “I am truly honored to take dwellers to ranch owners, par- over the position from Kris,” ticipate in creating a strong and Rommel said of taking the helm enhanced local food system.” at EcoAction. “She’s a Telluride Holstrom will stay on with institution, and I hope to con- EcoAction at least through June tinue EcoAction down the same working on local food issues. successful and effective course The change in leadership as she did.”

KOTO from page 6 ing events do not work. Nobody else goes that route. We like to compare times change and money’s tight, so ourselves to other radio stations like boards need to make decisions that Pacifica, but that’s comparing apples not everyone likes.” and oranges.” John Wontrobski agreed. Dolan criticized Zink for re- “KOTO needs to get its finan- ceiving commissions on her fund- cial house in order,” he said, “and I raising efforts in the past. think this board is addressing that.” “I don’t know of anyone that Peter Chapman, however, dis- gets a commission that works at a agreed with the board’s decision nonprofit radio station, which is to hold fewer fundraising events, what Janice got for a long time,” he saying, “special events are the only said. “Is it good to skim off the top membership drives for this station,” of pledges for a nonprofit?” and that the station must not be- “There has not been adequate come underwritten. communication in the past few “I want to see KOTO be more years,” said Jerry Greene, a co- fiscally responsible,” said Jim Dolan, founder of KOTO. “That is what has former assistant manager. “KOTO not happened. was broke when I moved to town. “Elections are never too ex- It’s had spurts and gasps, but then it pensive. Democracy is never too goes back to broke. All the fundrais- expensive.” THE WATCH THURSDAY, JANUARY 23 - WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 29, 2014 | 23

BRIEFS from page 2 14, and booths are sold on a first come, first served basis. cludes iron, iron binding and TSH Vendor applications are avail- (Thyroid Screening). The cost of able online at www.DeltaColo- this test is $40. The PSA blood rado.org or by calling the Delta test for prostate cancer, offered Area Chamber of Commerce at for men 40 and older, is $30 and 970/874-8616. the CBC (complete blood count) blood test, is $20 and the Hemo- globin A1c, which is an additional screening for diabetes, will cost $35.00. We also have the Vitamin D screening for $40. New tests this year include the Vitamin B-12 screening for $35 and the Male Testosterone screening for $40.

VENDORS SOUGHT FOR HOME, GARDEN AND REC SHOW

DELTA – The Delta County Home, Garden & Recreation Show takes place Friday, March 28- Sat- urday, March 29 at Bill Heddles DON L. MARKER Recreation Center in Delta. Vendor spots are now open DMEA INTERIM GENERAL for businesses of all types, as well MANAGER TAKES HELM as nonprofits. “Don’t worry about if your WESTERN SAN JUANS business doesn’t fit in the box of – Don L. Marker has taken the ‘home, garden or recreation,’” position of Marker took the helm said Kami Collins, executive di- as Delta-Montrose Electric As- rector of the chamber. “We have sociation’s interim general man- all types of businesses, including ager following the retirement of those selling items for the home, Dan McClendon. “I view this cleaning products, jewelry, art role to be one that facilitates and and more.” supports an effective transition to Other vendors include home DMEA’s next general manager,” and auto glass, tires, cabinets, said Marker, who recently re- flooring and all aspects for the tired as general manager/CEO of THE WORLD IS HIS PLAYGROUND – Ridgway-based mountain guide Chad Peele, who as a certified home, inside and out. Rates be- Sioux Valley Energy of Colman, Rock and Alpine Guide through the American Mountain Guides Association guides climbers all around gin at $65 for nonprofits and go to S.D. The DMEA Board is using the world. He hosts a slideshow Friday, Jan. 24, at the Sherbino Theater, starting at 7 p.m., titled “The range to $300 for an outside com- Mycoff and Associates, executive Wanderings of a Mountain Guide.” It is a fundraiser for the Ridgway Elementary School Playground Initia- mercial space. Late fees apply search consultants, in the search tive, begun last fall. For a larger version of the plan, please visit watchnewspapers.com. (Courtesy photo) for booths reserved after March for a permanent general manager.

WOODY from page 1 up in all their pads and gear for the exercise – because, Cox said, the met and mask apparatus designed sting from the simulation rounds is to protect my head and throat area a good “tool” to get officers to be- and a blue and black colored 9 mm have as if they are hit. “Simulation” pistol with two mag- “The goal is not to get shot,” azines of ammunition. Cox said. “But if they do get shot, Simulation is a manufacturer of it’s the stress of being shot we want non-lethal training munitions used them to feel, so they can continue to by law enforcement and the military. focus on the job at hand.” Up until this point, I was not I’ve personally always had too nervous. I have participated in deep respect for law enforcement similar training at Ft. Bragg, near officers. My grandfather, - Rob where I grew up in North Carolina, ert Bradley, was chief of Police in using a Simulation rifle. And as Sheridan, Wyo., for many years. a teenager I used to play paintball I’ve never served in the military, with my friends – before they went nor have I been in combat; I have, on to careers in the Army and U.S. however, been shot at in my job as a Marine Corps. reporter. I was reporting on a stand- But now, in the first exercise, running face-first into a wall that I Cox said the team has used am not hit at all. “And that’s what off in Littleton, N.C., when a bullet I am tasked with hiding in a room haven’t seen, and fall to the floor. buses, vehicles, empty buildings we’re going for, that human ele- from an AK-47 missed me by about while the SWAT members work At this point I think about sur- and planes in training for every type ment. You simply can’t recreate that a foot. I’ll never forget the sound to clear it and disarm anyone they rendering, but because I haven’t let of scenario possible, from hostage with standstill targets,” says Cox. that bullet made as it whizzed by. find. I am told to “take a shot” at the go of my gun, I start firing random situations to barricaded suspects. “It’s the human factor that we’re re- For a time, I photographed officers if I “want to,” something shots, instead. Soon the officers Following each exercise, the sponding to – a moving target. It’s crime-scene pictures for the local that, for me, is not all that easy in swarm in, taking a few shots of team huddles together to dissect the closest thing we have to reality.” police department where I grew up the first place. their own that strike me in the upper what they did and discuss what What I remember most is in Roanoke Rapids, mostly break- After a few moments of wait- thigh area, and proceed to arrest me. they could do better. It’s not about watching the eyes of the police as ing-and-entering scenes. I came to ing, I notice my mask is beginning At this point, I am bruised, just capturing the suspect, but also they enter the room. It reminds me respect what the officers did for a to fog, due to the cold temperatures blind and filthy – and it’s only the about learning to be as safe as of watching hockey players, and living, and what they endured on in the empty building. beginning of the exercise. possible – not only for the mem- how their eyes stay focused on the a daily basis. If some training each I can hear footsteps coming While we wait for defogging bers of the team, but those they opponent and the puck. month means the possibility of sav- around the corner. Peering out solution for our masks, the SWAT are trying to protect. The Simulation guns are de- ing lives, let me be the first to say from my hiding place, all I can team members run through several In one scenario, I am taken signed to simulate the shooting thank you to the men and women of see is a black shield with the word other scenarios using “DTs” – de- hostage by an armed suspect. The action of similar police service the MDP-SWAT team, not only for POLICE displayed prominently. I fense tactics. officers move in, and my “captor” weapons. Cox said the goal of per- their service, but for those bruises raise my pistol and fire, and then This is the classroom for their decides to take aim and start shoot- forming the tactics with the guns is they take for the team. exhale, completely blinding my- once-a-month training exercise ing. The officers return fire and I to create “muscle memory” so that self in the process. designed to hone their skills and dive to the floor through a hail of team members can better perform [email protected] Now I start to panic. Blinded gain new perspectives on offense gunfire. This time, the “suspect” is their duties in a real emergency. Twitter.com/williamwoodyCO by my mask, I turn around to flee, and defense. hit multiple times by the officers. I The officers also don’t fully suit williamwoody.net 24 | THURSday, January 23 - WEDNESday, January 29, 2014 the watch

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Last autumn, Smuggler’s Brewpub owner and manager the mirror underneath,” said Warren. “Some of the locals Josh Klein and his team transformed the restaurant from have stopped by and said, ‘wow, I didn’t realize you guys a dark, dank sports bar offering standard pub food into bought a mirror, too!” Telluride’s go-to gastropub. “This fits into our philosophy,” said Klein. “We want — Every day 5-6 pm — Smuggler’s now has a competitive menu featuring ev- a farmer from Naturita to come to the bar, get a burger erything from root beer-glazed baby back ribs and crispy and a beer and be as satisfied with his meal as the sec- ALL SUSHI 1/2 OFF! muscovy duck to an assortment of high-end cocktails, ond homeowner enjoying a glass of wine and a pasta all offered in an historic, family-friendly atmosphere, at dish is with his.” $5 COSMOS! agreeable prices to boot. Speaking of pasta: it’s all made in-house, along with Not to worry, though: Smuggler’s, which acted as the bacon, sausage and beer (the brewery, Klein said, a storage warehouse for the Smuggler Mine in the late was designed by Telluride Brewing Company propri- 1800s, still offers house-made craft beer and mouth-wa- etor Chris Fish). OFFERED ONLY IN THE BAR AND LOBBY tering burgers, not to mention great bar seating offering “Everything we can make in house, we do,” said War- ample sports coverage. ren, “Nothing is frozen. We use our beer in almost all of Proud to change the face of Smuggler’s, Klein is even our rubs.” prouder to resurrect a bar dining special that died with his Part-way through my meal, Melisa Pilgnatro, Klein’s previous employer, the Excelsior. wife and Smuggler’s general manager, stopped by my Starting this week, $15 at the bar can get you your choice table to introduce herself. Having worked with top chefs of braised lamb fettucine, elk bolognese or all-natural (including Emeril Lagasse), she was instrumental in Colorado beef, veal and pork meatballs served with tomato constructing not only Smuggler’s new menu, but also for reservations go to www.cosmotelluride.com pomodori and linguin. The bar special also includes your its list of specialty cocktails. Insisting that I try her Alma TELLURIDE: In the Hotel Columbia • 970.728.1292 choice of any Smuggler’s draft beer or glass of wine. Rosa, she said the drink is similar to what her family The restaurant’s transformation is even more evident drinks in Mexico. behind the scenes: Klein and Smuggler’s chef John War- Rarely, if ever, do I drink mezcal. But I immediately ren have made strides to offer menu items featuring all- understood why some in Mexico would want something natural, locally-grown ingredients. like an Alma Rosa ($10) after a long day enduring the “I remember when everything in this restaurant use to blistering rays of the Mexican sun. Featuring Mezcal be served frozen and out of a bag,” Warren recalled. “I Vago, this pink drink is served in a tumbler with hibis- moved here in 1998, and I don’t think I ate anything here cus water, sugar in the raw, chili salt and fresh lime. The for several years. It’s amazing how much we’ve turned mezcal has very little presence up front, and is quickly this place around.” overshadowed by the smoky chili salt and relaxing hibis- “Obviously we can’t address this with every ingredi- cus water. When the Telluride sun bakes the humid val- ent we offer,” said Klein, “but we do offer 100 percent ley after a brief monsoon next summer, I imagine there is organic poultry from Redbird Farms and 100 percent all- simply no substitute for this refresher. natural Meyer Ranch Beef,” adding that even the salads But when the wind is howling and the long rides up now offer all-organic ingredients grown as close to Tel- Chair 9 freeze your bones, stop by Smuggler’s for a luride as the two can find on the open market. Fried Banana and Bacon sandwich ($14). The tempura- In the months leading up to Telluride’s hectic holiday fried banana slices are paired perfectly with thick slices season, Klein put his blood, sweat and tears into trans- of homemade bacon and hearty portions of Nutella and forming the atmosphere of the restaurant. For weeks, the honey-blackberry jam between slices of Texas Toast. Presents our new restaurant was closed, and the noises of sanding and drill- The first bite of this permissibly gluttonous treat echoes ing emanated from the restaurant as Klein himself refin- the warm embrace of Southern hospitality. The salt of the fresh organic juice menu! ished the walls. bacon and crunch of the sweet bananas was enough to The dark crayoned wooden walls featuring carved ini- have me yearn for a relaxing afternoon on the couch soak- Green Lemonade Alkalinity tials have given way to lush, clean walls that offer an in- ing in Netflix episodes, or diving head-first into a book. apple, kale & lemon carrot, celery, cucumber, viting ambiance, rather than that of a rowdy sports pub. “That’s what we want here at Smuggler’s; we brought Calcium beet, lemon & wheat grass “We removed a few of the televisions to encourage less this restaurant to a higher level, offering good beer, com- carrot, orange, apple, Detoxify of a sports bar atmosphere; removing the screen exposing fort food and a contemporary atmosphere,” said Klein. celery, wheat grass & kale apple, beet, carrot, kale, wheat grass & ginger The Vibe: Price Point: Immunity Sit, relax, get a beer, grab a burger. Or, sit, While the restaurant does feature top- orange, pineapple, kale, relax and order from pasta, soup or salad item list. Ei- notch ingredients and is located steps away from the ...and more. cucumber, ginger & lemon ther way, Smuggler’s is a relaxing atmosphere perfect gondola, its menus are relatively inexpensive. Din- for a date, solo or with the family. ner and drinks for two are about $50. 123 E. COLORADO AVE. · DOWNTOWN TELLURIDE Open Monday - Sunday 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Open Daily · 728-9355 · www.lacocinatelluride.com 26 | THURSday, January 23 - WEDNESday, January 29, 2014 the watch arts Telluride Horror Show Announces Call for Entries TELLURIDE – The Tellu- at https://www.facebook.com/ degenerate love songs,” Hayes record this year. eventually congas. His Concord ride Horror Show, a three-day telluridehorror. has said, “that and songs about “We try to bring in the best Picante label album Latin Soul genre film festival, is now ac- people who’re wedged between of both established and new won a Grammy in 2000. www. cepting film submissions for its Tift Merritt, not much and even less – people songwriters,” said Stagner. ponchosanchez.com fifth annual show, October 10- Hays Carll Headline who see how hopeless it is, and “The Opera House is one of Also on tap for Jazz 2014 is 12, in Telluride. July Americana Fest somehow make it work, anyway. the best venues in the country the seven-piece Brooklyn-based “John Fullbright, who will join for this kind of music and we try juggernaut Lettuce, whose re- Arts Briefs TELLURIDE – The three- Merritt on the Saturday bill, is to do it justice. People come to cently released third studio album By Watch Staff day Telluride Americana Music one of America’s hottest young really listen.” Fly features relentless groove, Fest & Songwriter Showcase singer-songwriters in the coun- Visit sheridanoperahouse. hyper-charged syncopation and Submissions for all horror, comes back to the Historic Sher- try,” says promoter Steve Stag- com for ticket information, or psychedelicized soul anthems. thriller, fantasy, and sci-fi fea- idan Opera House Thursday, ner, founder and co-producer of call 970/728-6363. “We’re more together and set ture and short films can be made July 18-Saturday, July 20. the event with the Sheridan to crush than ever before,” says at Withoutabox, or visit www. Tift Merritt, Hayes Carll, Arts Foundation. “He was re- Telluride Jazz Festival drummer and chief songwriter telluridehorrorshow.com for John Fullbright, The Wag- cently nominated for a Grammy Names Poncho Sanchez Adam Deitch. more information. oneers, Eric Brace & Peter for his latest record, ‘From the and His Latin Jazz Band Pianist Monty Alexander, Named one of the “20 Cool- Cooper and Lincoln Durham Ground Up.’ This young man ‘Guest of Honor’ who has built a reputation ex- est Film Festivals” by Movie- will perform, and New York from Okemah, Okla., Woody ploring and bridging the worlds maker Magazine, the Telluride City songwriter Greg Trooper Guthrie’s hometown, echoes the TELLURIDE – Grammy of American Jazz, popular song, Horror Show is known for its will play at a VIP event for the best of his home state tradition.” Award-winning conguero and and the music of his native Ja- intimate nature, giving up-and- three-day festival. Roots/blues-picker Lincoln jazz percussionist Poncho San- maica, comes to jazz with the coming horror filmmakers a North Carolina native Mer- Durham will open for Hayes chez, who has over three decades Harlem-Kinston Express for chance to mingle with the greats ritt has been called “the bearer Carll on Friday night. His rasp- of experience as a bandleader and the first time since his first ap- of the genre in one of the most of a proud tradition of distaff ing growl and slide guitar work influential sideman next to Cha- pearance here, 22 years ago. picturesque cities in the world. country soul that reaches back is both old and new. no Pozo and Dizzy Gillespie, and Jon Cleary, dubbed “the ninth In 2013 the festival featured vi- to artists like Dusty Springfield Thursday night features Eric his Latin Jazz Band will be the wonder in the world” by Bonnie sual effects legend Phil Tippett, and Bobbie Gentry,” whose Brace & Peter Cooper, two master Guests of Honor at this summer’s Raitt, is also booked, as are Gru- who presented a special sneak 2002 record Bramble Rose won storytellers and performers from Telluride Jazz Festival. po Fantasma, Dillon, Vidacov- preview of his film Mad God, her a permanent place on the Nashville; they will be joined by Sanchez, with his Los An- ich, Singleton aka “DVS” with and Frank Henenlotter, who in- Americana map. Expect a per- The Wagoneers, a classic Aus- geles upbringing immediately guest Carly Meyers, Red Baraat, troduced a special presentation sonal and acoustic acoustic gui- tin honkytonk and ballads band immersing him into an unusual Caleb Chapman’s Crescent Su- of his classic horror comedy tar/piano show. Hayes Carll is fronted by renowned songwriter cross section of sounds from per Band, and the Telluride Stu- Basket Case. a classic Texas troubadour. A Monte Warden. The Wagoneers straight ahead jazz and Latin and dent All-Star Jazz Ensemble. To stay on top of the latest mix of slacker, literate and a ro- helped lay the groundwork for American soul, grew up listening For more information about news surrounding the Telluride mantic, Carll is always ready to the Americana movement of the to Coltrane, Davis and Mongo the Telluride Jazz Festival (July Horror Show, follow Twitter at skewer hypocrisy and pomposi- 1990s; they disbanded and then Santamaria, teaching hmself gui- 29-August 3), please visit www. @telluridehorror and Facebook ty. “I guess you could say I write reunited in 2011. Look for a new tar, flute, drums, timbales and telluridejazz.org.

vreeland “Poetry doesn’t always have to from page 13 be serious,” Paulson said. Over four Wednesdays, she’ll around the world and interview sci- introduce forms written by poets entists on this subject. What Fox both classical and contemporary. heard was not good. The data was You’ll get to try writing your own sobering; in the last 50 years, he versions of these classic poems, learned, the Northern Hemisphere if you like. “When a form and a has lost million square miles of subject come together,” the poet snowpack, and if the climate keeps W.H. Auden wrote, “you have a heating up, within less than 100 poem.” Cost for the course, includ- years the Western snowpack could ing all materials, is $75; everyone decline anywhere from 25-100 per- goes home with an anthology of cent. And that was just the tip of the poems written by class members. (dwindling) iceberg. To register for Wordplay, which What he found out in his in- will be held at Weehawken Ridg- terviews galvanized Fox: he had way beginning Jan. 29, visit wee- his story, and wanted to publish it hawkenarts.org. quickly and spread the news. In- stead of a big publishing house, he Telluride Theatre worked with a group of friends to Try-Outs help get his book – part travelogue, part ski history and part urgent call An open casting call for to eco-action – edited, funded (in Urinetown, Telluride Theatre’s part through a Kickstarter cam- ‘DEEP’ – Author Porter Fox visits Jagged Edge in Telluride next Monday evening, Jan. 27, for a discussion of Spring production, is this week- paign) and distributed. To learn his new work, a history of skiing right up to the present – including the effects of climate change on a dwin- end. The play began life in the more about Fox’s reportage, his dling snowpack. Above, a shot of skiers in Cortina, Italy, from the book. (Photo by David Reddick) New York Fringe Festival (“Given travels, the stake skiers have in cli- its toilet-centric plot, a reasonable mate change and how this author don’t necessarily aspire to be – “but ets are playing with these forms and Maria comes with her basket to the point of entry,” noted New York thinks you can help, come meet who like words,” says Beth Paul- having fun with them. Tony Barn- market and chooses the artichoke Times critic Bruce Weber) before him at Jagged Edge Monday eve- son, who will instruct. The class, stone wrote a whole book called – and it becomes something alto- making its way to Broadway. Uri- ning at 7 p.m. entitled WordPlay, is an introduc- Sad Jazz: Sonnets, some sad, some gether different. “She’s not afraid of netown is a satire “and as in all tion to four of the most famous funny, some bittersweet about his it/she examines it, she observes it,” good satire, there’s a sober point Wordplay in Ridgway poetic forms – the ode, the sonnet, divorce,” Paulson pointed out. The she buys it and she cooks it, Neruda lurking in its heart, in this case a the pantoum and the abecedar- Chilean poet Pablo Neruda, mean- writes. “Thus ends in peace/This kind of admonishment of human Poetry is increasingly popular ian – which writers from ancient while, wrote odes to a large tuna in career of the armed vegetable.” wastefulness,” Weber wrote. “Did in this region, and two classes are Greece to the Renaissance have the market, to his socks, and to the I mention it is hilarious?” coming up within the next week used in their poetry. And you can, artichoke. The latter reminded him Scale by scale, Tryouts for Urinetown are at or so to help you learn more. One too. “People think of formal poetry of a vegetable ready to do battle, We strip off the Palm on Friday from 5-7:30 is for aspiring poets, to be taught as difficult – something that only “dressed up like a warrior/Standing The delicacy p.m. and Saturday from 3-8 by Rosemerry Trommer at the Ah academics and those who lived 100 at attention, it built/A small helmet/ And eat p.m., with callbacks on Sunday. Haa School. Another is simply “for years ago can do,” Paulson said. Under its scales…” The peaceful mush See this week’s edition of the people who aren’t poets” – and who “Not true: a lot of contemporary po- Until, that is, a woman named Of its green heart. Calendar for more information. the Serving the entire Western San Juan region Real Estate Directory . . . . 27. Wellness Directory . . . . . 28. Regional N .Y . Times Crossword . . . . .29 Pro-Directory ...... 30 marketplace Horoscope ...... 31. watch Sudoku ...... 31. 970.728.4496 call to place your ad t o d ay !

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Letters from page 4 applying today at onetoonemen- cuse given by the board that there tions and culture. Following him, we know so we cling to it. In the toring.org is too much risk in doing events a woman commented that we meantime, we tread water, wait- nesses that support One to One. was refuted by several long-time elect board members and that ing for some big swell to carry us It makes living here more excit- – Hilary Taylor, Mentor & One to KOTO organizers and volunteers. constitutes democracy, and now to our proper place. ing to be able to experience new One Board Member Aura Jones provided numbers we should stand back and let the There is a current pulling things with your mentor like see- that further put into question the board do its job. I want to dis- KOTO toward a more corporate ing a show at the Palm or a movie board’s assertions. abuse her and anyone else who philosophy. This means we have at the Nugget or having pizza at We Don’t Need No The issue of whether or not believes such tripe. Democracy to make the bottom line KOTO’s Brown Dog or iceskating for free board members violated KOTO is a participatory form of govern- highest value. It means the news thanks to Boot Doctors! We love Corporatization! bylaws by holding secret meet- ment. Electing representatives will be filtered and replaced with going to festivals too thanks to the ings and not properly noticing is where democracy begins. It is public relations narrative, and the generosity from Bluegrass and Editor: other meetings was not resolved, up to us, the people, to make sure real news suppressed. It means peo- JazzFest. Wait until you see the I was happy to see a record as the board said they needed to elected ones represent the people ple will be expendable and treated amazement on your mentee’s face number of people turn out for last research their records. Getting to and not special interests. Democ- without respect, as Janice was. It looking up at the town park stage! Wednesday’s KOTO board meet- the truth here would make a good racy requires constant vigilance. means we will sacrifice our authen- I hope this information helps ing. Based on the sign-up sheet investigative story for the local It is our duty to speak up when ticity. It means we will be robbed of answer any questions you may that was passed around the room, media. The meetings in question problems arise. our voice, our spirit and soul. The have had that might be obstacles I’m guessing there were around are: March 13, June 5, August 6, KOTO has been struggling corporate direction will kill us. We holding you back from becom- fifty-sixty hard-core KOTO fans. December 11, and January 6. for some time. We seem to be an don’t need no corporatization. ing a mentor. We currently have The majority of those who spoke Jerry Green spoke about how organization trying to find our Right now we need a slate about 30 fun-loving kids who made it clear they were upset the original shapers of KOTO balance and place in a rapidly want mentors or study buddies about the way the board and new strove to make democracy an changing world. We do not want on the wait list so please consider ED have treated Janice. The ex- important part of KOTO opera- to live in the past, but that’s all see Letters on next page the watch THURSday, January 23 - WEDNESday, January 29, 2014 | 29

Letters from page 28 of Directors who coordinate to make this all happen so grace- of good, solid candidate for the fully: Debbie Bailey, Pam Ben- upcoming election of five board nett, Barb Gross, Jane Hardman, members. We need both young Kathy Mahoney, Camille Price, ones to share their energy, per- and Nancy Talmey. Nancy has spective and vision, and older been an amazing gentle force ones to share their experience in leading the team forward in and wisdom. We need candidates the last few years. And thanks whose only agenda will be to help to the original founder Davine KOTO fulfill its potential as the Pera; and to Lyla Kirsch who voice of the community. kept the lifeblood going for so Thank you, Janice, for all the many years. dedication, hard work and love I did not realize just how you have given to KOTO and much this wonderful crew does the community. You brought us all year-every year. So I did a fun and laughter, much needed little research. Besides continu- funding, and many fond memo- ing the very successful Angel ries. KOTO will not be the same Baskets program each December without you. (which is many months in plan- ning), they stock three regional – Eileen McGinley food banks in Telluride, Norwood and Dove Creek/Egnar; distribute a mix of backpacks, gym shoes and school supplies to children Thanks and in four school districts: Paradox Gratitude to Valley, Norwood, Nucla/Naturita and Telluride; provide food gift Our Angels certificates to seniors in need in San Miguel and the west end of Editor: Montrose; and assist seniors in January reflections brought the west end with prescription time to recognize and acknowl- co-pay funds. edge some of the amazing angels Gratitude and thanks also go that fly in and around our com- out to committee members for ane Kipfer, Pam Masters, Tammy ing, gifts, or free space. The Mar- each December. munity. Every year our hearts their time and energy toward the Rowe, Kandy Shugars, Jane Wa- shal’s Department hosted Toys for Thank you angels for this big- swell in realizing the loving Angel Basket holiday program: tenpaugh, Valerie Yindra, and Tickets. The Library hosted Food hearted community effort that we community effort to provide Andi Alexander, Ann Brady, Laura Ackerson Robuck. for Fines. The realtors held a food are all blessed to experience. Tel- holiday Angel Baskets for fami- Sheila Davis, Nancy deCastro, A shout-out of gratitude also drive. And, of course, there are all luride loves! lies in need. Much gratitude Lori Demarais, JoJO DeSantis, to the many local businesses who of the good souls who contribute With gratitude to the Angels! and appreciation goes out to the Kathy Francis, Lael Fruen, Cindy continually support Angel Bas- time and/or money, or adopt an year-round Angel Basket Board Greenwood, Carol Kammer, Di- kets with donations of food, cloth- angel and purchase a gift request – Susie St.Onge

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MV BRIEFS from One such program began last a National Geographic music se- during the summer, winter and fall producers will be looking for a page 12 summer when the town partnered ries documenting music, culture seasons. Music Voyager, which is local videographer to capture B- with the Clean Energy Collective and art scenes in cities around the entering its fifth season, will be roll footage.” dations have much longer payback and the San Miguel Power As- globe, which hopes to film a half- aired around the world, although “I have no doubt that we have periods. Still, Jansen said, invest- sociation by offering a subsidy hour long episode in Telluride and not until January 2015. the local talent that could create ing to make the town’s govern- program that discounted the price Mountain Village. Councilor Richard Child ex- great content like this, but frankly, ment operate more efficiently is a of solar panels for Mountain Vil- Martelon requested the same pressed concern that the promised this is more about the potential priority to him and to the Mountain lage residents and businesses from amount of funding from the Town viewership of the episode may fall distribution that this producer is Village Town Council. “Payback is SMPA’s Solar Array in Paradox of Telluride as well, and received short of what the Music Voyager promising,” said Jansen. “Getting a key metric, but there are clearly Valley. A portion of the earmarked general support from its Town production team promises. exposure in these hard-to-reach other considerations as we work $350,000 may go toward addition- Council, but not official approval, “Viewership could be a little international markets, not to men- to get more efficient and environ- al rebates, discounts for on-site al- with Telluride councilors request- more than three billion. Now, tion airline placements, make this mentally responsible. ternative energy applications and/ ing more information about the those are households. The show potentially very impactful.” “Government needs to lead by or energy audits on Mountain Vil- production before making an offi- will reach 270 million households “Telluride Arts will play an example; I don’t like it when gov- lage homes and businesses. cial decision. in North America,” said Martelon, important role as creative develop- ernment tells the people what to The Telluride Tourism Board adding that the episode will air on ment of the project takes shape and do, especially if their own house is Music Voyager approved and the Telluride Ski Resort, ac- networks across the world on near- moves forward, showcasing the not in order. This will help to get cording to Martelon, have each ly every continent. It will also be people that make Telluride a thriv- us leaner and more efficient on our Council approved a $20,000 pledged $10,000 to assist Music seen by tens of thousands of pas- ing world-class arts district,” Mar- 5 percent of the town’s total energy funding request by Michael Mar- Voyager with the production. sengers during flights on more than telon added. “This is very much a consumption, and then we can turn telon, president and CEO of the If filmed, the series will high- a dozen international airlines. destination piece; it is a travel se- to the private users of energy with Telluride Tourism Board, to fund light the Telluride and Mountain “In terms of involving local ries, but they capture it through the similar programs and incentives.” the production of Music Voyager, Village music and cultural scenes talent,” Martelon continued, “the lens of our culture.” the watch THURSday, January 23 - WEDNESday, January 29, 2014 | 31 horoscope

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): The about you, Pisces? What will be dif- ferent standard for evaluating emo- could free you from the unrealistic I’m wondering if maybe there’s a Aquarian author Georges Simenon ferent for you when you’re older and tions: how intense they are. At one notion that you’ve got to figure every- metaphorically similar kind of work (1903-1989) wrote more than 200 wiser? Now is an excellent time to end of the spectrum, everything thing out by yourself. And this would ahead for you, Scorpio. May I spec- novels under his own name and 300 ponder this riddle. Why? Because it’s feels blank and blah, even the big bring you, as if by magic, interesting ulate? You will have to take your likely you will get a glimpse of the things. “At the other end is wonder,” offers and inquiries. In other words, if time, proceed carefully, and main- Free Will Astrology person you will have become when he says, “in which everything feels you confess your neediness, you will tain a close attention to detail as you By Rob Brezsny you are older and wiser – which will alive, even the little things.” Your attract help. Some of it will be use- prepare a simple pleasure. in turn intensify your motivation to right and proper goal right now, Tau- less, but most of it will be useful. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): more under pseudonyms. On aver- become that person. rus, is to strive for the latter kind: VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Dogs I understand the appeal of the f-word. age, he finished a new book every ARIES (March 21-April 19): Actor full-on intensity and maximum vital- have a superb sense of smell, much It’s guttural and expulsive. It’s a per- 11 days. Half a billion copies of his Casey Affleck appreciates the - nur ity. Luckily, the universe will be con- better than we humans. But ours verse form of celebration that frees books are in print. I’m sorry to re- turing power of his loved ones. “My spiring to help you achieve that goal. isn’t bad. We can detect certain speakers from their inhibitions. But port that I don’t think you will ever family would be supportive,” he says, GEMINI (May 21-June 20): At her odors that have been diluted to one I’m here today to announce that its be as prolific in your own chosen “if I said I wanted to be a Martian, blog other-wordly.tumblr.com, Yee- part in five billion. For example, rebel cachet and vulgar power are ex- field as he was in his. However, wear only banana skins, make love to Lum Mak defines the Swedish word if you were standing next to two tinct. It has decayed into a barren cli- your productivity could soar to a ashtrays, and eat tree bark.” I’d like resfeber this way: “the restless race of Olympic-sized swimming pools, che. Its official death-from-oversatu- hefty fraction of Simenon-like lev- to see you cultivate allies like that the traveler’s heart before the journey and only one contained a few drops ration occurred with the release of the els in 2014 – if you’re willing to in the coming months, Aries. Even begins, when anxiety and anticipa- of the chemical ethyl mercaptan, mainstream Hollywood blockbuster work your ass off. Your luxuriant if you have never had them before, tion are tangled together.” You might you would know which one it was. The Wolf of Wall Street. Actors in the fruitfulness won’t come as easily there’s a good chance they will be be experiencing resfeber right now, I’m now calling on you to exer- film spat out the rhymes-with-cluck as his seemed to. But you should be available. For best results, tinker with Gemini. Even if you’re not about to cise that level of sensitivity, Virgo. word more than 500 times. I hereby overjoyed that you at least have the your understanding of who your fam- depart on a literal trip, I’m guessing There’s a situation in the early nominate you Sagittarians to begin potential to be luxuriantly fruitful. ily might be. Redefine what “commu- you will soon start wandering out on stages of unfolding that would ulti- the quest for new ways to invoke PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): When nity” means to you. a quest or adventure that will bring mately emanate a big stink if you al- rebellious irreverence. What interest- I’m older and wiser, maybe I’ll under- TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Au- your heart and mind closer together. lowed it to keep developing. There ing mischief and naughty wordplay stand the meaning of my life. When thor John Koenig says we often re- Paradoxically, your explorations will is a second unripe situation, on the might you perpetrate to escape your I’m older and wiser, maybe I’ll gain gard emotions as positive or nega- teach you a lot about being better other hand, that would eventually inhibitions, break taboos that need to some insight about why I’m so excit- tive. Feeling respect is good, for grounded. Bon voyage! yield fragrant blooms. I advise you be broken, and call other people on ed to be alive despite the fact that my example, while being wracked with CANCER (June 21-July 22): How to either quash or escape from the their BS and hypocrisy? destiny is so utterly mysterious. What jealousy is bad. But he favors a dif- does a monarch butterfly escape its first, even as you cultivate and trea- CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): chrysalis when it has finished gestat- sure the second. German philosopher Immanuel Kant ing? Through tiny holes in the skin LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Whatever (1724-1804) has had a major impact of the chrysalis, it takes big gulps adventures may flow your way in the on the development of ideas in the of air and sends them directly into coming weeks, Libra, I hope you will Western world. We can reasonably its digestive system, which expands appreciate them for what they are: un- divide the history of philosophy into forcefully. Voila! Its body gets so big ruly but basically benevolent; disrup- two eras: pre-Kantian and post-Kan- it breaks free. When a chick is ready tive in ways that catalyze welcome tian. And yet for his whole life, which to emerge from inside its egg, it has transformations; a bit more exciting lasted 79 years, this big thinker never to work harder than the butterfly. than you might like, but ultimately traveled more than ten miles away With its beak, it must peck thousands pretty fun. Can you thrive on the para- from Konigsberg, the city where he of times at the shell, stopping to rest doxes? Can you delight in the unpre- was born. He followed a precise and along the way because the process is dictability? I think so. When you look methodical routine, attending to his so demanding. According to my anal- back at these plot twists two months work with meticulous detail. Accord- ysis, Cancerian, you’re nearing the from now, I bet you’ll see them as en- ing to my analysis, you Capricorns Level: 1 2 3 4 final stage before your metaphorical tertaining storylines that enhance the could have a similar experience in the emergence from gestation. Are you myth of your hero’s journey. You’ll coming weeks. By sticking close to more like the butterfly or chick? understand them as tricky gifts that the tried-and-true rhythms that keep LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): “I’m not sure have taught you valuable secrets you grounded and healthy, you can where to go from here. I need help.” about your soul’s code. generate influential wonders. I encourage you to say those words SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): out loud, Leo. Even if you’re not sure Manufacturing a jelly bean is not © 2014 Rob Brezsny you believe they’re true, act as if they a quick, slam-bam process. It’s are. Why? Because I think it would a five-step procedure that takes You can call Rob Brezsny, day or night be healthy for you to express uncer- a week. Each seemingly uncom- for your expanded weekly horoscope tainty and ask for assistance. It would plicated piece of candy has to be 1-900-950-7700 $1.99 per minute. 18 and over. Touchtone Phone required. relieve you of the oppressive pressure built up layer by layer, with every C/S 612/373-9785 Rob’s Website: www.realastrology.com/ to be a masterful problem-solver. It layer needing time to fully mature.

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