The spring months on my wall calendar are always full of scribblings. Lines and arrows mark trips planned and visitors arriving; bold notes scream reminders of tax payments to be made and anniversaries and birthdays to be celebrated.

While waiting for the Colorado Supreme Court to hand down its decision, some thoughts on the Valley Floor:

Hello again music fans. Having just returned from an off-season trip which included a week in New York City seeing shows ranging from Nashville country (The Wrights w/ Jerry Douglas), to Heavy Metal (Dead Child), to the most amazing new Jazz (Bill Frisell Septet), to electronic Noise (Black Dice), to South African indie rock (BLK-JKS), and finally a good old-fashioned honky-tonk review led by former Drivin’ and Cryin’ singer Kevin Kinney and the Madison Square Gardeners, I am excited to share my enthusiasm for new sounds. Daily Planet alumnus David Callicott was an open and helpful comrade on our musical scavenger hunts, and sends love to his friends and admirers.

I’m not a fan of the flute. It’s fluttering shrill is like the wind on a gusty day, when it sneaks through the nooks and crannies of your house, making its presence known with a high-pitched howl.

It really does take a village.

Salt was used as currency in the Roman Empire. Roman soldiers were paid in it. The Latin word sal is the root for the English word salary. Based on this, I’m sure you have heard the familiar phrase that a person is “worth their salt,” meaning worth the wages they receive.

Dr. Joseph Francisco visits with lessons on atmospheric chemistry

Telluride school gets singing and dancing for ‘Annie,’ opening tonight, 6:30 p.m.

This winter Sheep Mountain Alliance (SMA) joined a partnership of several advocacy groups focused on enacting new legislation for mining reform at both the state and federal levels.  As the pressure for oil, gas and hardrock extraction continues to grow, so do the impacts on public lands, human health, the environment and wildlife we cherish in our region.

EcoSpaces, a local green building supply showroom, is offering more than just green construction materials to the community. Part of their mission is to educate and inform this region on the latest in innovative green building technology in order to empower builders with sustainable choices that are available to them.

Distance running keeps Miners on pace

United Airlines will begin daily flights from Chicago to Montrose/Telluride Regional Airport on December 11, 2008. Southwest Colorado area visitors and residents alike will have quick, comfortable, convenient non-stop air service to Chicago and many connecting cities on United.

Tom Fortier took advantage of yesterday's summer-like weather by practicing some moves at the Ilium Boulders. Photo by Jeremy Baron.

Residents return home; slide to be monitored