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Features
[07-2021] MCA Celebrates San Juan Mountains Mining and Narrow Gauge Railroad History. Written by Kathryn R. Burke.
[06-2021] Jeff Ellingson Paints Trains. Written by Kathryn R. Burke.
[06-2021] Lavender Festival. Multiple Stories.
[06-2021] Roberta Rowland, Threshold Choir.
[06-2021] Why Time Bank, One Member’s Story. Written by Roberta Rowland.
[05-2021] May Day, What is it and Why is it? Written by Kathryn R. Burke.
[05-2021] 1st Train to Silverton. Start of the Summer Season. Written by Kathryn R. Burke.
[05-2021] May Celebrations. Written by Kathryn R. Burke.
[05-2021] 2021 Heirlooms for Hospice. Written by Kathryn R. Burke.
[05-2021] May Celebrations. Written by Kathryn R. Burke.
[04-2021] April Showers Bring May Flowers. Written by Mary Menz.
[02-2021] Pet Training Program. Written by Kelly Goodin.
[12-2020] Holiday Time Banking. Written by Erin Berge.
[11-2020] Thanksgiving 2020. Written by Kathryn R. Burke
[11-2020] Historic Thanksgiving Timeline. Staff article.
]11-2020] Turkey Trivia.Staff article.
[10-2020] All You Need to Know About Halloween. Written by Kathryn R. Burke.
[10-2020] Colorful Fall in SW Colorado. Photographs by Patty Masker.
[10-2020] Rocky Mountain Time Bank. Written by Cindy Trujillo.
[09-2020] Second Chance Memorial Garden. Interview by Kathryn R. Burke. Video by Karen Prather.
[07-2020] If Alleys Could Talk, a Story in Murals. Written by Sally Johnson
[07-2020] If Alleys Could Talk, Hunting for Old Carriage Houses. Written by Kathryn R. Burke
[07-2020] Wine and Art, a Perfect Pairing. Written by Kathryn R. Burke
[07-2020] Eat in? Take out?. Written by Kathryn R. Burke
[07-2020] Hometown Heroine, Tammee Tuttle. Written by Kathryn R. Burke
[07-2020] Know Where Your Food Comes From. Written by Mary Menz.
[05-2020] Take a Walk with Wildflowers. Written by Mary Menz and Jim Pisarowicz.
[04-2020] Heirlooms for Hospice and Hope West. Written by Kathryn R. Burke.
[04-2020] April Special Days. Written by Kathryn Burke.
[04-2020] World Creativity Innovation Day and Week.
[03-2020] Connie Williams, Apples & Art. Written by Kathryn Burke.
[03-2020] Spring Garden Prep. Written by Mary Menz.
[03-2020] Springtime on the Ranch. Written by Erin Stadelman.
[03-2020] Chicks are Here!. Written by Mary Menz.
[03-2020] Know Where Your Food Comes From. Written by Mary Menz.
[03-2020] Eckert Crane Days, Jim Durr.
[03-2020] Safety Suggestions.
[03-2020] Support Local Businesses.
[02-2020] Love Affair with Chocolate. Written by Kathryn R. Burke.
[02-2020] February is the Month for Romance. Written by Kathryn R. Burke.
[02-2020] Cupid—Immortal Man or Cherub?. Written by Karen Prather.
[01-2020] Western Colorado Hot Springs. Written by Kathryn R. Burke.
[01-2020] January is for Wedding Planning. Written by Debra Lueck.
[01-2020] Ouray’s Ice Climbing Festival. Written by Karen Prather.
[01-2020] Chicks with Picks. Written by Ninah Hunter.
[01-2020] Skijoring. Written by Erin Stradelman.
[01-2020] Buckaroos, Slices & Scoops. Written by Linda White
[12-2019] What Do We Do Around Here in the Winter? Written by Kathryn R. Burke.
[12-2019] Snowmobiling, Trackin’ on Powder. Written by Karen Prather.
[12-2019] Skijoring. Written by Erin Stadelman.
[12-2019] Mother Earth, Montrose. Written by Linda White.
[12-2019] Let’s Take a Ride Behind the Big Red Horses. Kathryn R. Burke.
[12-2019] Little Flower Hemp Company, Montrose. Written by Linda White.
[12-2019] Christmas Around the World. Written by Karen Prather.
[12-2019] Santa Claus, Behind the Legend. Written by Debra Lueck.
[12-2019] Garden of Lights at Montrose Botanic Gardens. Karen Prather.
[12-2019] Year-end Tax Planning: Are You Write-off Ready? Kathryn R. Burke.
[12-2019] Christmas Dinner Delivered to Your Door. Linda White.
[11-2019] Art and Artifacts Tell The Story of the First Americans. Kathryn R. Burke
[11-2019] November is Native American History Month. Written by Kathryn R. Burke.
[11-2019] Legendary Films Made in Colorado. Kathryn R. Burke.
[11-2019] Holiday Happenings Around the Region. Written by Debra Lueck.
[11-2019] Let’s Take a Ride Behind the Big Red Horses. Written by Kathryn R. Burke.
[11-2019] Weehawken’s Nutcracker Ballet. Written by Ashley King-Grambley.
[11-2019] The Double D: Downsize and Declutter. Written by Debra Lueck.
[11-2019] Made in Colorado, Legendary Films. Written by Kathryn R. Burke.
[11-2019] Art Partners Offers Guidance and Self Esteem. Written by Mavis Bennett.
[11-2019] Montrose Community Dinners. Staff Story.
[10-2019] Back to the Future—Organic Farming. Written by Debra Lueck.
[10-2019] Hemp is Happening. Written by Kathryn R. Burke.
[10-2019] Enchanted at Enchanted Mesa. Written by Kathryn R. Burke.
[10-2019] First Friday Downtown Montrose. Staff story.
[10-2019] Wine & Art, Paonia, Colorado. Written by Kathryn R. Burke
[10-2019] Welcome to our Community
[10-2019] Growth, Community, and Sustainability
[10-2019] Land and Legacy, Amy Rowan
[07-2019] Follow the Water. Resource-responsible Development from the “outside-in”. Written by Kathryn R. Burke.
[07-2019] Awesome, Amazing, Alpine Adventures’. Written by Kathryn R. Burke.
[07-2019] Enchanted Gardens. Written by Kathryn R. Burke.
[07-2019] Farm to Table. Written by Kathryn R. Burke.
[07-2019] County Fairs and Rodeo. Written by Edrin Stadelman.
[07-2019] Uncompahgre RiverWay Trail—Montrose to Ouray. Written by Kathryn R. Burke.
[07-2019] Preserving Alpine Trails. Written by Samantha Tisdel Wright.
[07-2019] West End Trail Alliance. Written by Deb Barr.
[07-2019] Low Alpine Hiking. Written by Ninah Hunter.
[05-2019] Downtown Montrose: An Afternoon on Main Street. Written by Kathryn R. Burke. Images, Paul Hurschmann.
[05-2019] Welcome to our Community. Written by Kathryn R. Burke.
Images: Courtesy images
[05-2019] Hemp is a Hot Topic in Western Colorado. Written by Deb Barr.
Courtesy image.
[05-2019] Classic Cars, A Lifelong Love Affair. Written by Kathryn R. Burke.
Images: Kathryn R. Burke, Shane Brown.
[05-2019] I’m a Kind Kid! Written by Wendy Burrell.
Images: Courtesy images.
[05-2019] Growth, Community, and Sustainability. Written by San Juan Publishing Team.
Regional Articles & Features
– Montrose CO
[05-2020] Main Street Montrose is Open. Written by Kathryn R. Burke
[09-2020] Connect Trail Mural – City of Montrose.
[01-2020] Botanic Gardens. Staff story.
[10-2019] Montrose: Where To Go After. Written by Kathryn R. Burke.
[10-2019] Hops and Hemp—Hot Commodities, Deb Barr
[07-2019] Montrose Community Connection. Written by Kathryn R. Burke.
[07-2019] Montrose County Ditch Systems. Written by Deb Barr.
[05-2019] Downtown Montrose: An Afternoon on Main Street. Written by Kathryn R. Burke. Images, Paul Hurschmann.
[05-2019] Black Canyon Golf Course. Written by Kathryn R. Burke.
– Ridgway CO
[09-2020] Lupita’s Bizarre Bazaar.
[07-2020] Shop-Eat-Play in Ridgway. Written by Mary Menz.
[06-2020] 10 Miles from Home. Written by Ninah Hunter.
[07-2019] Ridgway — Fabulous Food — Yum! Written by Ninah Hunter.
[07-2019] Ridgway. 1st Friday, June – September. Written by Ninah Hunter.
[07-2019] Ridgway Rendezvous. Written by Ashley King-Grambley.
[05-2019] The Creative Side of Ridgway. Written by Ninah Hunter.
[05-2019] Ridgway, Across from the Park. Written by Kathryn R. Burke.
Images: Kathryn R. Burke
– Ouray CO
[07-2019] Fun, Food, and Fantastic Shopping. Written by Samantha Tisdel Wright.
[07-2019] Art, Music, & Entertainment in Ouray.
[05-2019] In Ouray, a Renovation Rodeo. Written by Samantha Tisdel Wright.
Images: Samantha Tisdel Wright, Laurie Casselberry
[05-2019] Ouray’s Renovated Hot Springs Pool Prepares for Summer Season. Written by Samantha Tisdel Wright.
– Silverton CO
[05-2021] 1st Train to Silverton. Start of the Summer Season. Written by Kathryn R. Burke.
[06-2020] Silverton Is Open! Written by Kathryn R. Burke.
[07-2019] Silverton’s Greene Street. Gifts & Galleries. Written by Samantha Tisdel Wright.
[05-2019] Silverton, Tiny . . . but Tough!. Written by Kathryn R. Burke.
– Delta CO
[03-2020] Fort Uncompahgre: Heritage Gardens Provide Both a Visual and Edible Feast. Written by Mary Menz.
[02-2020] Fort Uncompahgre – Fort Brought the Utes from the Stone Age to the Metal Age. Written by Mary Menz.
[01-2020] Fort Uncompahgre, Living History Museum. Staff story.
[07-2019] Delta 2nd Saturday Stroll. Written by Ann Barker.
[05-2019] Delta, Jewel of the High Desert. Written by Debra Lucek.
– Cedaredge CO
[03-2020] Connie Williams, Apples & Art. Written by Kathryn Burke.
[07-2019] Small Towns, Big Entertainment. Staff story
[05-2019] Cedaredge, Grand Mesa Art Center. Written by Carol McDermott. Images, Kathryn R. Burke, GMAEC courtesy photo.-
– Nucla CO
[10-2019] Celebrating Abundance in Nucla CO, Deb Barr
– Paonia CO
[09-2020] High Country News – 50-Year Perspective. Written by Debra Muzikar.
[06-2020] Every Painting Tells a Story. Written by Laura Lee Yates, Blue Sage Center for the Arts.
[10-2019] Paonia, Blue Sage Center for the Arts, Debra Muzikar
– Various
[06-2020] 10 Miles from Home. Written by Ninah Hunter.
[03-2020] Spring Equinox, Kathryn R. Burke
[02-2020] Ice Skating, Hockey, and Broomball, Ninah Hunter.
[02-2020] The Unaweep-Tabeguache Scenic and Historic Byway, Debra Lueck.
[11-2019] Holiday Happenings Around the Region, Debra Lueck.
[11-2019] Holiday Dining, Eat — Eat Out, Cater It.
[11-2019] Christmas is Special, Ninah Hunter
[11-2019] Is Your Vehicle Ready for Winter, Jerry Shelton.
[10-2019] Women Ranchers in Ouray County, Ninah Hunter
[10-2019] Voyager—Inspiring the Youth of Ouray County, Mavis Bennett
[10-2019] Left Turn at the Fall Gather, Erin Stadleman
[10-2019] My, How Game Wardens Have Changed, Glen Hinshaw.
Special Sections
– A New World, Covid Coping & Technology Changes
[03-2021] Covid Fosters Creativity. Written by Kathryn R. Burke.
[12-2020] Elevating to a New Normal. Written by Kathryn R. Burke.
[12-2020] Hybrid Holiday Shopping. Written by Kathryn R. Burke.
[12-2020] Elevate – Virtual Education Update. Written by Kathryn R. Burke.
[12-2020] Virtual Business Model. Written by Kathryn R. Burke.
[09-2020] Education’s New True. Written by Kathryn R. Burke.
[09-2020] Today’s Education – A Technical Enterprise. Written by Kathryn R. Burke.
[05-2020] Tech on Grandpa’s Farm. Kathryn R. Burke
[05-2020] Communication Evolution and the Business Owner. Written by Kathryn R. Burke.
[05-2020] Connecting from a Distance with Elevate. Written by Karen Prather.
[05-2020] The Internet and Managing Your Business. Written by Kathryn R. Burke.
[04-2020] Art in Isolation: Coping with Quarantine.
[04-2020] Quarantine In Style. Written by Kathryn R. Burke.
[04-2020] The New Normal: Three Views. Written by Jim Elder.
[04-2020] Colorado Mandates.
[03-2020] Elevating our Community. Written by Karen Prather.
[03-2020] Coping in Montrose, CO.
[03-2020] Elevate Internet Support Programs.
[03-2020] Elevating your Staycation. Written by Karen Prather.
[03-2020] Tech for Today: Going Tech Down on the Farm. Written by Paul Russell.
– Home and Garden
[05-2021] Hardscaping with Rocks. Written by Mary Menz.
[05-2021] Garden Challenge: Narrowing the Focus. Written by Mary Menz.
[04-2021] April Showers Bring May Flowers. Mary Mentz.
[09-2020] How to Bring the Pollinators to Your Yard. Mary Menz.
[07-2020] Outdoor Living Feeds the Senses. Mary Menz.
[07-2019] Enchanted Gardens. Written by Kathryn R. Burke.
[05-2019] Container Gardening: Planting With a Purpose. Written by Trina Donahue.
04-2020] My Patio Garden. Kathryn R. Burke and Karen Prather.
[03-2020] Spring Garden Prep. Written by Mary Menz.
[03-2020] Springtime on the Ranch. Written by Erin Stadelman.
[03-2020] Chicks are Here!. Written by Mary Menz.
[03-2020] Know Where Your Food Comes From. Written by Mary Menz.
[03-2020] Home Improvements. Written by Ninah Hunter, Real Estate Editor.
– Health & Wellness
[04-2021] [Heirlooms for Hospice and Hope West.
[02-2021] Stephen Poges, Polyvagal Theory on Stress. At the Blue Sage.
[07-2020] Finding Wellness in Nature. Amiessa Dawn Jutten, MSW, LCSW.
[07-2020] Eat In? Take Out?. Kathryn R. Burke.
[05-2020] The 80s and 90s Club. Kathryn R. Burke.
[04-2020] Daily Affirmations. Amiessa Dawn Jutten, MSW, LCSW.
[03-2020] The 80s and 90s Club. Kathryn R. Burke.
[03-2020] Coping with Cabin Fever. Amiessa Dawn Jutten, MSW, LCSW.
[03-2020] Be Well: Renewal, Rebirth, Rejuvination. Amiessa Jutten, MSW, LCSW.
[02-2020] Massage—Ancient Therapy, Miracle Modality, or Both?. Kathryn R. Burke.
[10-2019] Loving Life & Living Well After 50+, Kathryn R. Burke and Debra Lueck
[05-2019] Does Chocolate Affect Hearing? Brian Bennett BC-HIS.
[05-2019] Fit After 50. Debra Lucek.
[05-2019] The Blu U. Kathryn R. Burke.
– History
[07-2020] Art is History’s Storyteller. Kathryn R. Burke.
[07-2020] If Alleys Could Talk, a Story in Murals. Sally Johnson.
[07-2020[ If Alleys Could Talk, Hunting for Old Carriage Houses. Kathryn R. Burke.
[03-2020] Cerise Park – A Montrose Legacy Dating Back to 1881. Marilyn Cox.
[03-2020] Fort Uncompahgre: Heritage Gardens Provide Both a Visual and Edible Feast. Mary Menz.
[03-2020] Historic AppleShed. Kathryn Burke.
[02-2020] Fort Uncompahgre – Fort Brought the Utes from the Stone Age to the Metal Age. Mary Menz.
[02-2020] Historic Downtown Montrose. Marilyn Cox.
[02-2020] Montrose Botanic Gardens. LaBree Shide.
[01-2020] Historic Historic Lathrop Hardware, Downtown Montrose. Marilyn Cox and Kathryn R. Burke.
[12-2019] New Years from Old Years. Karen Prather.
[11-2019] November is Native American History Month. Kathryn R. Burke
[11-2019] Dan Deuter, artist. Preserving the Old West. Carole McKelvey
[10-2019] Trail Tales. San Juan Freighters. Ken Reyher.
[10-2019] My, How Game Wardens Have Changed. Glen Hinshaw.
[10-2019] Women Ranchers in Ouray County. Ninah Hunter.
[07-2019] Trail Tales. Reaching Back. Ken Reyher.
[05-2019] Trail Tales. ‘A Time Remembered’. Column. Ken Reyher.
– Pets
[03-2021] Second Chance Community Medical Programs.
[02-2021] Second Chance Pet Training. Kelly Goodin.
[12-2020] Pets – Holiday Hazards. Kelly Goodin.
[11-2020] Pets Help Fight the Holiday Blues. Kelly Goodin.
[10-2020] People and Pets Live Better Together. Kelly Goodin.
[07-2020] Traveling With Pets. Kelly Goodin
[06-2020] Take Your Dog to Work.
[04-2020] Pets & Covid-19.
[04-2020] Covid Relief for Pets. Kelly Goodin
[03-2020] Pets Covid Relief for Pets. Kelly Goodin.
[03-2020] Second Chances. LuAnne Tyrrell.
[03-2020] Bath Time!. Debra Lueck.
[11-2019] Holiday Feasts and Furry Friends. Debra Lueck
[11-2019] Leaving Home Without Them. Paul Russell
[10-2019] Wild Mustangs, Alice Billings.
[10-2019] Dr. Reneé. CBD for Pets?. Renee Rumrill, DVM.
[07-2019] This Little Piggy. Debra Lueck.
[07-2019] Dr. Renee. Foxtails. Renee Rumrill, DVM.
[07-2019] Mighty Mini Horse Therapy. Alice Billings.
[07-2019] This Little Piggy. Debra Lueck.
[05-2019] I’m a Kind Kid!. Wendy Burrell.
[05-2019] To Pet or Not to Pet. Debra Shelton.
– Recreation
[07-2020] Shop-Eat-Play in Ridgway. Mary Menz.
[07-2020] Time to Get On the Road and Go!. Ninah Hunter.
[07-2020] Alpine Adventures. Kathryn R. Burke.
[06-2020] Recreation — Time to Get on the Road. Ninah Hunter.
[06-2020] 10 Miles from Home. Written by Ninah Hunter.
[03-2020] National Parks
[03-2020] Virtual Field Trips
[03-2020] Get Ready for Camping. Ninah Hunter.
[02-2020] Tech for Today: Digital Travel Planning. Clint Fix.
[01-2020] Let’s Play in the Snow. Written by Ninah Hunter.
[01-2020] Alpine Skiing. Written by Ninah Hunter.
[01-2020] Grand Mesa Snow Adventure. Written by Karen Prather.
[10-2019] What’s on Your Feet?. Ninah Hunter
[07-2019] Uncompahgre RiverWay Trail—Kathryn R. Burke.
[07-2019] West End Trail Alliance. Deb Barr.
[07-2019] Low Alpine Hiking. Ninah Hunter.
[05-2019] Black Canyon Golf Course. Written by Kathryn R. Burke.
[05-2019] SUPing – Having Fun Getting Fit. Kathryn R. Burke
Image: Rigs.
– Seniors
[06-2021] I Made a Difference to That One. Written by Eva Veitch.
[03-2021] Before you Venture Out, Consider the Options. Eva Veitch.
[02-2021] Older Coloradans Week. Eva Veitch.
[02-2021] Voices on Aging. Marilyn Huesby.
[01-2021] If it Sounds Too Good, It IS.Eva Veitch.
[12-2020] Home for the Holidays. Eva Veitch.
[11-2020] High Cost of Social Isolation for the Elderly, Eva Veitch.
[10-2020] Connection Matters (to Seniors). Sandy Walker
[09-2020] Kinship Connection. Amy Rowan, Tri-County Health Network.
[09-2020] Community Living Services: You’re Never Too Old to Learn Something New. Eva Veitch.
[07-2020] Community Living Services: Make Your Mark. Kathryn R. Burke.
[07-2020] Community Living Services: Caregivers’ Column. Glen Hinshaw.
[06-2020] The 80s and 90s Club. Kathryn R. Burke
[06-2020] Elder Abuse: Can’t Happen in Colorado? Kathryn R. Burke
[05-2020] Seniors & Technology. Kathryn R. Burke
[05-2020] Tech on Grandpa’s Farm. Kathryn R. Burke
[05-2020] The 80s and 90s Club. Kathryn R. Burke
[04-2021] A Time To Reflect. Eva Veitch
[03-2020] The 80s and 90s Club. Kathryn R. Burke
[03-2020] Senior Services & Stories.
[03-2020] Senior Resources: Every Voice Counts. Marilynn Huesby
[03-2020] Kicking Up Their Heels. Eva Veitch
[02-2020] Open Your Heart and Gain a Friend. Meg Nagel.
[02-2020] Senior Resources: Flower Power. Marilynn Huesby
[12-2019] Get Your Boogie Boots On! Staff story.
[10-2019] Loving Life & Living Well After 50+. Kathryn R. Burke and Debra Lueck
[10-2019] Senior Resources. Marilynn Huesby
[10-2019] Community Living, Eva Veitch
[10-2019] Land and Legacy, Amy Rowan
[10-2019] Reverse Mortgages Help Seniors. John Leu
[07-2019] I Am an Age Disrupter and Proud of It!!! Eva Veitch
[07-2019] ‘50+ Pay It Forward‘. Marilynn Huseby.
– Service Organizations
[07-2019] Senior Center Dances. Staff story.
[07-2019] Volunteers Are the Lifeblood of Our Community.
[05-2019] MWC Montrose Women’s Club Awards Charities. Written by Kathryn R. Burke.
[05-2019] WHM Giving Back: Custom Canes for Vets. Written by Debra Lucek. Image, Kathryn R. Burke.
• Profiles
Deuter, Dan [11-19] Preserving the Old West. Carol Annel McKelvey
Hutt, Lanah [10-19] Women Ranchers in Ouray County. By Ninah Hunter
Jutten, Amiessa [02-20] The Dawn Goddess. Kathryn R. Burke
Kline, Melanie [05-19] Enchanted Gardens. Kathryn R. Burke
Kramer, Lisa [12-19] Voice of the San Juans. Kathryn R. Burke
Merkley, Katie [10-19] Women Ranchers in Ouray County. By Ninah Hunter
Rea, Nina [05-19] Enchanted Gardens. Kathryn R. Burke
Reynolds, Kim [01-20] Chicks with Picks. Ninah Hunter
Scott, Marie [10-19] Women Ranchers in Ouray County. By Ninah Hunter
Simpson, Mike [01-20] Artist on a Harley. Karen Prather
Seelhof, Heidi [05-19] Enchanted Gardens. Kathryn R. Burke
Smith, M.A. [10-19] A Man of Many Roles. Patti Powel
Tuttle, Tammee [07-20] Hometown Herroine. Kathryn R. Burke
Vijverberg, Harvey [03-20] The Dutch Ditch Digger. Mary Menz
Westcott, Glee [02-20 ] Rockin the Entrepreneural Spirit. Marilyn Cox
Williams, Connie [03-20] Apples & Art. Kathryn R. Burke
Featured Artists
Cecelia Calderon, Works in Copper. Paonia, CO. [05-21] Written by Kathryn R. Burke.
Nancy Lovendahl & Deborah Fox. Paonia CO. [06/21] Written by Julie Pilner.
Jana Gray Adams, variety of mediums. Montrose CO. [02-20] Written by Kathryn R. Burke.
Joan Anderson, abstract artist. Montrose CO. [04/20] Written by Kathryn R. Burke.
Joyce Baker, printmaker, Montrose CO. [05/19] Written by Carol McDermott.
Virginia Blackstock, watercolorist. Montrose CO. [11/19] Written by Kathryn R. Burke.
Timothy Brady, painter. Grand Junction. CO. [05/21] Written by Kathryn R. Burke.
Jeff Ellingson, watercolorist. Durango CO. [07-21] Written by Kathryn R. Burke.
Mary Pat Ettinger, Visual Storyteller. Montrose CO. [07/20] Written by Kathryn R. Burke.
Dan Deuter, artist. Montrose CO. [11/19] Written by Carole McKelvey.
Natalie Heller, Lone Cone Photography. Ridgway CO [07-20] Written by Kathryn R. Burke.
Bonnie Heidbrak, Lucid Photo Art. Ridgway CO. [10/20] Written by Kathryn R. Burke.
Susan Humphrey, photographer, painter. Pea Green CO. [03/20] Written by Mary Menz.
Cheri Isgreen. variety of mediums. Montrose CO. [12/20] Written by Kathryn R. Burke.
Lisa Kramer, vocalist. Voice of the San Juans, Montrose CO[12/19] Written by Kathryn R. Burke.
Mark Marino, painter. Cedaredge CO. [01/20] Written by Kathryn R. Burke.
Gary Ratcliff, photographer. Ridgway CO. [03/20] Written by Kathryn R. Burke
Mike Simpson, Artist on a Harley, painter. Montrose CO [01/20] Written by Karen Prather
Jeff Sailors and Patricia Carroll, mixed media. Cedaredge CO. [10/19] Written by Kathryn R. Burke
Carol Wilkins and Ken Webb. Jeweler, metal artist. Silverton CO. [07/19] Written by Samantha Tisdel Wright.
Connie Williams, Apples & Art. Cedaredge CO. [03/20] Written by Kathryn Burke.
Archived Artists
Dan Deuter, Paints the Old West. Montrose CO. [2010] Written by Kathryn R. Burke
Alice Billings Hug Horse. Ridgway CO. [2013] Written by Kathryn R. Burke
Edith Eggett Aboriginal Primitive Art. Silverton CO. [2012] Written by Kathryn R. Burke
Nita Lightsey Ancient Art. Montrose CO [2006 ] Written by Carol McDermott..
Mark Mace Kinetic Expressionist. Carbondale CO. [2012] Written by Kathryn R. Burke
Mary Mellot Colorful Critters. Bayfield CO. [2005] Written by Kathryn R. Burke
Rudl Mergleman Western & Wildlife Art. Florence CO [2008] Written by Kathryn R. Burke
Linda Nadel Artist profile. Montrose CO. [2008] Written by Kathryn R. Burke
Maggie Remington Earth Paintings. Richland WA [2013] Written by Caole Lowery
Missy Rogers Art Heals. Austin CO. [2007] Written by Carol McDemrott
Barb Torke Artist Profile. Cedaredge CO. [ ] Written by Barb Torke
Cecily Anne Reflective Art Photography. Montrose CO. [2014] Written by Kathryn R. Burke
Eileen & Jim Baumgardt Nature Photography. Durango CO. [2014] Written by Kathryn R. Burke
Robert Floyd Western Lifestyle and Nature Photography. Houston TX. [2018] Written by Kathryn R. Burke
Desiree Hajny Sculpture, wood. Blue Hills NB. [2008] Written by Carol McDemrott
Daphna Russell Sculpture., bronze, stoneware, and ceramics. Cedaredge CO. [2014] Written by Kathryn R. Burke
Linda and Gary Davis. Weathertop Covens. Silverton CO. [2010] Written by Kathryn R. Burke
Judy Gillispe, glass artist
Tommy Jackson. Native American jeweler. Gallup NM. [2009] Written by Kathryn R. Burke
Benson Manygoats Native American jeweler. Gallup NM. [2009] Written by Kathryn R. Burke
ErvinTsosie Native American jeweler. Gallup NM. [2009] Written by Kathryn R. Burke
Arts & Entertainment
– Art
[06-2021] Cheri Isgreen, Artist Update.
[02-2020] The Gateway Loop Written by Mike Simpson.
[09-2020] High Country News – 50-Year Perspective. Written by Debra Muzikar.
[07-2020] My Home on Wheels Written by Mike Simpson.
[06-2020] In My Own Backyard Written by Mike Simpson.
[06-2020] Every Painting Tells a Story. Written by Laura Lee Yates.
[04-2020] There’s Something About Moab Written by Mike Simpson.
[04-2020] Art in Isolation: Coping with Quarantine.
[03-2020] Spring is in the Air on the Ranch Written by Mike Simpson.
[03-2020] Art Scene Thrives at Blue Sage—Rain, Sun, or Snow. Written by Laura Lee Yates.
[02-2020] Ouray County Art Scene. Ashley King-Grambley.
[02-2021] Paint the USA by Bike. Written by Mike Simpson.
[07-2019] Ouray’s Artists’ Alpine Holiday.
– Literature
[12-2020] Walking in the Dark. Written by Art Goodtimes.
[06-2020] Blue Sage, StoryFest. Written by Debra Muzikar.
[05-2020] Blue Sage StoryFest Writing Symposium is Going Livestream. Written by Debra Muzikar.
[04-2020] Storyfest. Written by Laura Lee Yates.
– Music
[07-2021] Dr. Kara Huber performs in Ouray. Written by Heather Greisz,
[06-2021] June 21st is World Music Day.
[06-2020] Of Note: Music Scene, June 2020 Written by Deb Barr.
[06-2020] VSA 2020 Season Cancelled. Written by Stacey Ryan, for Valley Symphony Assoc.
[04-2020] VSA Updates on Season 49 and Approaching Season 50. Written by Stacey Ryan.
[01-2020] Of Note: Music Scene, January 2020. Written by Deb Barr.
[12-2019] Holiday Music in the Mountains. Staff story.
[07-2019] 36th San Juan Chamber MusicFest. Written by Heather Greisz.
– Theater
[06-2021] Magic Circle Presents Mash. Written by Lisa Rediger.
[04-2021] The Power of Live Theatre. Written by Lisa Reidger.
[07-2020] Magic Circle Players – We Will Return. Written by Lisa Rediger.
[04-2020] MCP Livestream Presentation a Big Hit! Written by Patti Powel.
[12-2019] MCP Presents Farce of Nature. Patti Powel.
[10-2019] Magic Circle Players 2019-2020 Season. Staff story.
[10-2019] A Man of Many Roles. Magic Circle Players. Paul Powell.
[10-2019] Montrose, Magic Circle Turns 60. Lisa Rediger.
[07-2019] Great Things on the Horizon at the Sherbino. Written by Ashley King-Grambley .
– Movement Arts
[11-2019] Weehawken’s Nutcracker Ballet. Ashley King-Grambley.
– General
[06-2021] Ridgway’s Creative District is Having its Busiest Season Ever! Written by Kathryn R. Burke.
[07-2020] If Alleys Could Talk, a Story in Murals. Written by Sally Johnson
[07-2020] The New Normal: Arts & Entertainment. Written by Kathryn R. Burke.
[12-2019] Art Partners Offers Guidance and Self-esteem. Mavis Bennet.
[11-2019] Art and Artifacts Tell The Story of the First Americans. Kathryn R. Burke.
[11-2019] Legendary Films Made in Colorado. Kathryn R. Burke.
[10-2019] Regional Art & Entertainment Venues. Debra Lueck.
[10-2019] Weehawken Creative Arts. Ashley King-Grambley.
[07-2019] Quilt Show or Art Show? It’s Both! Written by Debra Lueck.
[07-2019] Ridgway Rendezvous. Written by Ashley King-Grambley. Images: Courtesy Weehawken.
Book Reviews
[03-2020] Book Review, Sara Rinne. Lost Words. Robert Macfarlane and Jackie Morris.
[02-2020] Book Review, Sara Rinne. Outlander. Diana Gabaldon.
[12-2019] Book Review, Sara Rinne. How Winston Delivered Christmas. Alex T. Smith.
[11-2019] Book Review, Sara Rinne. The Ute Indians of Southwest Colorado. Helen Sloan Daniels.
[10-2019] Book Review, Sara Rinne. Church of the Graveyard Saints. C. Joseph Greaves.
[07-2019] Book Review, Sara Rinne. Trails Less Traveled: 27 Adventurous Hikes out of Ouray, Colorado. Kelvin Kent.
[05-2019] Book Review, Crusaders for Wildlife. Written by Sara Rinne.
Image, courtesy San Juan Publishing.
Featured VSA Musicians – Submitted by Stacey Ryan
Holly Burgess, Clarinet. Valley Symphony Orchestra.
Barb Campbell, Cello. Valley Symphony Orchestra.
Nick Carozza, Oboe. Valley Symphony Orchestra.
Vivian Cheney, Violin. Valley Symphony Orchestra.
Harland Clubb Jr., Barritone, Valley Symphony Chorus.
Vic Franks, Tenor, Valley Symphony Chorus.
Priscilla Fry, Valley Symphony Chorus.
Gary Miller, Tuba. Orchestra.
Chris Munday, Alto, Valley Symphony Chorus.
Dave Reddish, Trumpet. Valley Symphony Orchestra.
Columns
• Deb Barr, Music Editor. Of Note
[06-20] Music Scene, June 2020
[04-20] Music Scene, April 2020
[03-20] Music is Good Medicine
[02-20] Music Scene, February 2020
[01-20] Music Scene, January 2020
• Kathryn Burke, Publisher. Publisher’s Corner
[07-2020] Art is History’s Storyteller
[03-2020] Publisher’s Corner
[02-2020] Publisher’s Corner
[12-2019] Thank You! to the incredible team at the Silver Stage
[10-2019] Hemp, Hopps, Wine—Harvest Has a New Look
[07-2019] Sharing and Caring for our Resources
[05-2019] Welcome to our Community
[05-2019] The Silver Stage is Back on the Trail Again
• Alice Billings, Equine Editor
[03-2020] Horse Healers
[12-2019] With the Horse Lady
[10-2019] Wild Mustangs
[07-2019] Mighty Mini Horses
[05-2019] Meditating with a Horse
• Jim Elder, Finance Editor. Money Matters
[07-2020] Financial Independence
[03-2020] Don’t Bank On It!
[02-2020] A Tale of Two Investors
[01-2020] Get Your Act Together
[12-2019] Christmas Dinner.
[11-2019] The Not So Friendly Skies
[10-2019] Dog Gone It
[07-2019] Sometimes IT Happens
[05-2019] Reading Glasses
[03-2020] Investment Properties Opportunities
[02-2020] The Agony & Ecstasy of Financing Unique Properties
[01-2020] Financing Modular, Mobile and Tiny Homes
[10-2019] Reverse Mortgages Help Seniors
• Ninah Hunter, Real Estate Editor
[10-2020] Real Estate News. Written by Ninah Hunter.
[07-2020] Real Estate Agent or Transaction Broker?
[03-2020] Short-term Rental Investment Properties: Are They Really a Great Moneymaker?
[02-2020] Mountain Recreation Land – Beware of Zoning Laws That May Restrict Your Use
[01-2020] Tiny Homes
[12-2019] Bonnie Raitt, Ridgway, and Real Estate. What’s the Connection?
[11-2019] The Family Residence. What Happens to it When You’re Gone?
[10-2019] Modular, Manufactured, or Mobile Home, What’s the Difference? Plenty!
[10-2019] Living Well, Real Estate, Ninah Hunter. Real Estate Editor
[07-2019] Home Improvements: The 10 Best for the Highest Return
[05-2019] ‘A Better Fit? Downsizing’. Column. Written by Ninah Hunter, Real Estate Editor.
Columns
• Marilynn Huesby, Senior Resources
[01-2020] Generational Sharing
[12-2019] Unwrapping the Gift of Stories.
[07-2019] 50+ Pay it Forward
• Amiessa Jutten MSW, LCSW, Be Well
[03-20] Coping with Cabin Fever
[03-20] Renewal, Rebirth, Rejuvination
• Dr. Abigail Seaver, Natural Health
[02-2020] Optimal Digestion.
[01-2020] Taming Inflammation Naturally.
• Michael Simpson, Artist on a Harley
[03-2021] Paint the USA by Bike
[07-20] My Home on Wheels
[06-20] In My Own Backyard
[04-20] There’s Something About Moab
[03-20] Spring is in the Air on the Ranch
[02-20] The Gateway Loop
• Eva Veich, Senior Editor. Community Living Services
[09-2020] You’re Never Too Old to Learn Something New.
[07-2020] You Made Your Mark.
[07-2020] Make Your Mark. Written by Kathryn R. Burke.
[07-2020] Caregivers’ Column. Written by Glen Hinshaw.
[12-2019] Music Soothes the Soul
[07-2019] I am an Age Distrupter, and Proud of it
[05-2019] Region 10
• Guest Columns
– Amy Rowan, Tri-County Health Network
[09-2020] Kinship Connection.
– Sandy Head, MEDC (Montrose Economic Development)
[05-2019] Montrose Economic Development Corp.
– Renée Rumrill, DVM
[04-2020] Alta Vista Animal Hospital Open with Restrictions. Written by Renee Rumhill, DVM.
[10-2019] CBD for Pets? Written by Renee Rumhill, DVM.
[07-2019] Foxtails. Written by Renee Rumhill, DVM.
– LaBree Shide, Botanic Gardens
[03-2020] The Valley Garden Expansion.
[02-2020] Montrose Botanic Gardens. Written by LaBree Shide.
– Kelly Goodin, Exec. Dir., Second Chance Humance Society
[03-2020] Covid Relief for Pets. Written by Kelly Goodin.
[02-2020] Second Chances: 26 Years and Counting
[12-2019] The Mystery of Mysterious Homeless Pet, Written by Kelly Goodin.
[11-2019] The Right Dog
– Karen Prather, Power Notes
[03-2020] Elevating our Community. Written by Karen Prather.
[02-2020] Have no Fear. Fiber is Here! Written by Karen Prather.
[01-2020] Elevating Western Colorado into the 21st Century. Written by Karen Prather with Kathryn R. Burke.
– Debra Lueck, Art About Town
[03-2020] Art About Town.
[02-2020] Art About Town.
[01-2020] Art About Town.
– Tech for Today
[03-2020] Going Tech Down on the Farm. Written by Paul Russell.
[02-2020] Digital Travel Planning. Written by Clint Fix.
