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1 week ago | 
telluridenews.com | Mia Rupani
One of Colorado’s most scenic – and popular – trails will close for the summer as part of a multi-step program to ensure the long-term sustainability of its natural resources. The Blue Lakes trailhead, located about 12 miles southwest of Ridgway, will close June 2, according to a statement from the Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests (GMUG). The closure is expected to last through August, or until it is safe to access the area.
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1 week ago | 
telluridenews.com | Mia Rupani
A man recently pleaded guilty to inadvertently starting a wildfire that burned over 7,000 acres in the West End of Montrose County last year. Brent Garber, 64, agreed to a plea deal last Wednesday in which he acknowledged guilt for a charge of fourth-degree arson.
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1 week ago | 
telluridenews.com | Mia Rupani
A man recently pleaded guilty to inadvertently starting a wildfire that burned over 7,000 acres in the West End of Montrose County last year. Brent Garber, 64, agreed to a plea deal last Wednesday in which he acknowledged guilt for a charge of fourth-degree arson. As part of the plea deal, his other charges were dropped.
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2 weeks ago | 
telluridenews.com | Mia Rupani
Maggie Carver always knows how to put a smile on someone’s face. You’d be hard-pressed to find someone in Norwood who doesn’t know Carver, whose infectious laugh and friendly demeanor left a lasting impression on those who shopped at Clark’s Market, Sam’s Service and Ace Hardware, where she was previously employed.“I like to make people’s days when they’re down and out,” Carver said.
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2 weeks ago | 
telluridenews.com | Mia Rupani
Soil and water conservation became a national priority in the 1930s in response to the environmental disaster known as the Dust Bowl. President Franklin Roosevelt wrote the governors of every state recommending legislation that would allow local landowners to form soil conservation districts. The movement caught on, and today, the country has nearly 3,000 conservation districts dedicated to preserving our natural resources.
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3 weeks ago | 
telluridenews.com | Mia Rupani
David ‘Moose’ Gallegos has been with the United Parcel Service (UPS) long enough to see the kids on his routes grow up and start families of their own. He’s a familiar face in Norwood, where he’s been delivering packages for the last seven years. On Friday, Gallegos will park his truck for the final time after three decades driving for UPS.
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4 weeks ago | 
telluridenews.com | Mia Rupani
San Miguel County Sheriff William ‘Bill’ Masters accused the Trump administration of using intimidation tactics to pressure local law enforcement into cooperating with federal immigration authorities. On April 28, President Donald Trump signed two executive orders, both having significant implications for local governments and law enforcement agencies.
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1 month ago | 
telluridenews.com | Mia Rupani
San Miguel County Sheriff William ‘Bill’ Masters accused the Trump administration of using intimidation tactics to pressure local law enforcement into cooperating with federal immigration authorities. On April 28, President Donald Trump signed two executive orders, both having significant implications for local governments and law enforcement agencies.
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1 month ago | 
montrosepress.com | Mia Rupani
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1 month ago | 
telluridenews.com | Mia Rupani
Dan Covault could never have anticipated the trajectory of his career in law enforcement. Covault, the undersheriff for San Miguel County, was appointed interim sheriff by the San Miguel Board of County Commissioners on Wednesday. Retiring sheriff William ‘Bill’ Masters leaves especially large shoes to fill. Masters, whose retirement is effective June 2, 2025, is Colorado’s longest-serving sheriff. His career in law enforcement started in Telluride and spanned five decades.
