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DECEMBER 2020

[12-2020] Holiday Time Banking. Written by Erin Berge.

[12-2020] Walking in the Dark. Written by Art Goodtimes.

[12-2020] Featured Artist, Cheri Isgreen. 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.

NOVEMBER 2020

[11-2020] Thanksgiving 2020. Written by Kathryn R. Burke

[11-2020] Historic Thanksgiving Timeline. Staff article.

]11-2020] Turkey Trivia.Staff article.

OCTOBER 2020

[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.

SEPTEMBER 2020

[09-2020] High Country News – 50-Year Perspective. Written by Debra Muzikar.

[09-2020] How to Bring the Pollinators to Your Yard. Written by Mary Menz.

[09-2020] Education’s New True. Written by Kathryn R. Burke.

[09-2020] Today’s Education – A Technical Enterprise. Written by Kathryn R. Burke.

[09-2020] Second Chance Memorial Garden. Interview by Kathryn R. Burke. Video by Karen Prather.

JULY2020

[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] Outdoor Living Feeds the Senses. Written by Mary Menz

[07-2020] Wine and Art, a Perfect Pairing. Written by Kathryn R. Burke

[07-2020] .. Written by Kathryn R. Burke

[07-2020] Hometown Heroine, Tammee Tuttle. Written by Kathryn R. Burke

[07-2020] Finding Wellness in Nature. Written by Amiessa Dawn Jutten

[07-2020] Know Where Your Food Comes From. Written by Mary Menz.

[07-2020] Traveling With Pets. Written by Kelly Goodin

[07-2020] Get on the Road and Go! Written by Ninah Hunter

[07-2020] Shop, Eat, Play in Ridgway. Written by Mary Menz

JUNE 2020

[06-2020] 10 Miles from Home. Written by Ninah Hunter.

[06-2020] Take Your Dog to Work. Written by Kelly Goodin

[06-2020] Silverton Is Open! Written by Kathryn R. Burke.

MAY 2020

[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.

[05-2020] Main Street Montrose is Open. Written by Kathryn R. Burke.

[05-2020] Take a Walk with Wildflowers. Written by Mary Menz and Jim Pisarowicz.

[05-2020] Tech on Grandpa’s Farm. Kathryn R. Burke

APRIL 2020

[04-2020] Quarantine In Style. Written by Kathryn R. Burke.

[04-2020] My Patio Garden. Written by Kathryn R. Burke.

[04-2020] The New Normal: Three Views. Written by Jim Elder.

[04-2020] Colorado Mandates.

[04-2020] Daily Affirmations. Written by Amiessa Dawn Jutten, MSW, LCSW.

MARCH 2020

[03-2020] Coping with Cabin Fever. Written By Amiessa Dawn Jutten, MSW, LCSW.

[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] Elevating our Community. Written by Karen Prather.

[03-2020] Home Improvements. Written by Ninah Hunter, Real Estate Editor.

[03-2020] Coping in Montrose, CO.

[03-2020] Safety Suggestions.

[03-2020] Elevate Internet Support Programs.

[03-2020] Support Local Businesses.

[03-2020] Elevating your Staycation. Written by Karen Prather.

[03-2020] Tech for Today: Going Tech Down on the Farm. Written by Paul Russell.

FEBRUARY 2020

[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.

JANUARY 2020

[01-2020] Western Colorado Hot Springs. Written by Kathryn R. Burke.

[01-2020] January is for Wedding Planning. Written by Debra Lueck.

[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.

[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

DECEMBER 2019

[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] 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] Two New Neighbors, Downtown Main Street Montrose. Written by Linda White.

[12-2019] Year-end Tax Planning: Are You Write-off Ready? Kathryn R. Burke.

NOVEMBER 2019

[11-2019] November is Native American History Month. Written by 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.

OCTOBER 2019

[10-2019] Back to the Future—Organic Farming. Written by Debra Lueck.

[10-2019] Hemp is Happening. Written by Kathryn R. Burke.

[10-2019] What’s on Your Feet?. Written by Ninah Hunter.

[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

JUNE/JULY 2019

[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.

APRIL/MAY 2019

[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] Container Gardening: Planting With a Purpose. Written by Trina Donahue.
Images: Camelot Gardens.

[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

– Montrose CO

[09-2020] Connect Trail Mural – City of Montrose.

[03-2020] Art About Town. Debra Lueck

[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

[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

[03-2020] Eckert Crane Days, Jim Durr.

[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

– Home and Garden

[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.

[07-2020] Outdoor Living Feeds the Senses. Mary Menz.

[04-2020] My Patio Garden. Kathryn R. Burke and Karen Prather.

– Health & Wellness

[04-2021] [Heirlooms for Hospice and Hope West.

[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] Community Living Services: Make Your Mark. Kathryn R. Burke.

[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.

[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.

[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

[04-2021] A Time To Reflect. Eva Veitch

[03-2021] Before you Venture Out, Consider the Options. Eva Veitch.

[12-2020] (Seniors) Home for the Holidays. Eva Veitch.

[12-2020] Senior Services

[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

[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 Burke

Kline, Melanie [05-19] Enchanted Gardens. By Kathryn Burke

Kramer, Lisa [12-19] Voice of the San Juans. Kathryn Burke

Merkley, Katie [10-19] Women Ranchers in Ouray County. By Ninah Hunter

Rea, Nina [05-19] Enchanted Gardens. By Kathryn 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. By Kathryn 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 Burke

Arts & Entertainment

DECEMBER 2020

[12-2020] Arts & Entertainment

NOVEMBER 2020

OCTOBER 2020

SEPTEMBER 2020

[09-2020] Connect Trail Mural – City of Montrose.

AUGUST 2020

JULY 2020

[07-2020] Magic Circle Players – We Will Return. Written by Lisa Rediger.

[07-2020] The New Normal: Arts & Entertainment. Written by Kathryn R. Burke.

JUNE 2020

[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.

[06-2020] Blue Sage, StoryFest. Written by Debra Muzikar.

[06-2020] Every Painting Tells a Story. Written by Laura Lee Yates, Blue Sage Center for the Arts.

MAY 2020

[05-2020] Ouray County Art Scene. Trisha Oakland

[05-2020] VSA Live Stream Concert with Oboist Nick Carroza. Written by Stacey Ryan, for Valley Symphony Assoc.

[05-2020] VSA Musician Spotlight: Chris Munday. Written by Stacey Ryan, for Valley Symphony Assoc.

[05-2020] Blue Sage StoryFest Writing Symposium is Going Livestream. Written by Debra Muzikar.

APRIL 2020

[04-2020] Ouray County Art Scene. Trisha Oakland

[04-2020] MCP Livestream Presentation a Big Hit! Written by Patti Powel.

[04-2020] VSA Updates on Season 49 and Approaching Season 50. Written by Stacey Ryan.

[04-2020] Storyfest. Written by Laura Lee Yates.

[04-2020] Art in Isolation: Coping with Quarantine.

MARCH 2020

[03-2020] Art About Town. Debra Lueck

[03-2020] Art Scene Thrives at Blue Sage—Rain, Sun, or Snow. Written by Laura Lee Yates.

[03-2020] Connie Williams, Apples & Art. Written by Kathryn Burke.

FEBRUARY 2020

[02-2020] Ouray County Art Scene. Ashley King-Grambley

[02-2020] Art About Town. Debra Lueck

JANUARY 2020

[01-2020] Art About Town.

[01-2020] Of Note: Music Scene, January 2020. Written by Deb Barr.

2019

DECEMBER 2019

[12-2019] Holiday Music in the Mountains. Staff story.

[12-2019] MCP Presents Farce of Nature. Patti Powel.

[12-2019] Let’s Take a Ride Behind the Big Red Horses. Kathryn R. Burke.

[12-2019] Christmas Dinner Delivered to Your Door. Linda White.

[12-2019] Art Partners Offers Guidance and Self-esteem. Mavis Bennet.

NOVEMBER 2019

[11-2019] Art and Artifacts Tell The Story of the First Americans. Kathryn R. Burke

[11-2019] Dan Deuter, artist. Preserving the Old West. Carole McKelvey

[11-2019] Weehawken’s Nutcracker Ballet. Ashley King-Grambley

[11-2019] Montrose Center for the Arts. Classes and Workshops. Staff Story.

[11-2019] Legendary Films Made in Colorado. Kathryn R. Burke

OCTOBER 2019

[10-2019] Regional Art & Entertainment Venues. Debra Lueck

[10-2019] Weehawken Creative Arts. Ashley King-Grambley

[10-2019] Montrose, Magic Circle Turns 60. Lisa Rediger

[10-2019] Magic Circle Players 2019-2020 Season. Staff story

[10-2019] A Man of Many Roles. Magic Circle Players. Paul Powell

JULY 2019

[07-2019] Quilt Show or Art Show? It’s Both! Written by Debra Lueck.

[07-2019] 36th San Juan Chamber MusicFest. Written by Heather Greisz. Images: Courtesy OPAG.

[07-2019] Ouray’s Artists’ Alpine Holiday.

[07-2019] Ridgway Rendezvous. Written by Ashley King-Grambley. Images: Courtesy Weehawken.

[07-2019] A Shared Passion for Making Art from Metal. Written by Samantha Tisdel Wright. Images: Samantha Tisdel Wright and Kathryn R. Burke.

[07-2019] Great Things on the Horizon at the Sherbino. Written by Ashley King-Grambley. Image: Kathryn R. Burke.

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 Artists

[04-2021] Joan Anderson, abstract artist. Montrose CO.

[03-2021] Gary Ratcliff, photographer. Ridgway CO.

[10-2020] Bonnie Heidbrak, Lucid Photo Art. Ridgway CO

[07-2020] Mary Pat Ettinger, Visual Storyteller. Montrose CO.

[03-2020] Susan Humphrey, photographer, painter. Pea Green CO

[02-2020] Jana Gray Adams, ceramicist, Montrose CO

[01-2020] Mike Simpson, Artist on a Harley, painter. Montrose CO

[12-2019] Lisa Kramer, vocalist. Voice of the San Juans, Montrose CO

[11-2019] Virginia Blackstock, watercolorist. Montrose CO

[11-2019] Dan Deuter, Preserving the Old West, painter. Montrose CO

[10-2019] Jeff Sailors and Patricia Carroll, mixed media. Enchanted Mesa, Cedaredge CO

[07-2019] Carol Wilkins, Ken Webb. Metal Artists, Silverton CO

[05-2019] Joyce Baker, printmaker, Montrose CO

Featured VSA Musicians

[04-2021] Dave Reddish, Trumpet. Valley Symphony Orchestra.

[03-2021] Gary Miller, Tuba. Orchestra.

[02-2021] Barb Campbell, Cello. Valley Symphony Orchestra.

[01-2021] Holly Burgess, Clarinet. Valley Symphony Orchestra.

[05-2020] Nick Carozza, Oboe. Valley Symphony Orchestra.

[09-2020] Vivian Cheney, Violin. Valley Symphony Orchestra.

[05-2020] Vic Franks, Tenor, Valley Symphony Chorus.

[11-2020] Priscilla Fry, Valley Symphony Chorus.

]05-2020] Chris Munday, Alto, Valley Symphony Chorus.

Columns

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

• John Leu, Financing Tips

[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.

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