Leaders of the West End have convened to create the West End Sustainability Plan. As previous press releases have indicated, Makayla Gordon, Executive Director of West End Economic Development …
Raena Wedel-Grindle, program coordinator for Naturita Community Library, told the San Miguel Basin Forum last Friday there’s much happening at the library for April and May. She hopes the …
Haylee Smith, Nucla High School senior, is astounding medical professionals with her progress. She’s been at the Craig Hospital, a neurorehabilitation center located in Englewood, the Denver …
Punky Linville, of Naturita, had been grieving for a while. She’d lost her dad, a family dog and had a few other deaths of friends and family members. She’d been working on moving through …
A remarkable 42-Year legacy: Mary Watson bids farewell After an astonishing 42 years of dedicated service, Mary Watson, the backbone of the Colorado State University (San Miguel Basin) Extension …
John Reed, originally from the local area and having recently returned, is quartermaster of the VFW post in Nucla. He spoke with the Forum last week about his homecoming and some of the work the VFW …
COMMUNITY Sheriff’s Posse starts annual fund drive The Montrose County Sheriff’s Posse (MCSP) consists of 41 highly trained volunteers in two divisions of the county, …
Staff at Naturita Community Library are looking back at 2023 and acknowledging they “had so much going on.” Amanda Scott, library branch manager, told the Forum they reorganized the …
The Telluride Foundation’s Community Grants provide an annual financial boost to regional nonprofits, supporting critical services for individuals and families, as well as programs that enhance …
In December, the West End Pay It Forward Trust (WEPIFT) and Citizens State Bank hosted a grantee celebration party to honor their 2023 Community Grant Award recipients. In total, WEPIFT granted …
The Susan Rice Community Compassion Award Committee recently formed in the West End with the intention of honoring the legacy of community leader Susan Rice. That committee, after receiving …
Last week, the Naturita Elementary School held its last Christmas celebrations in the old school that the younger grades will vacate over break. Principal Sara Bray said the events were a success. …
As the fall semester comes to a close, students and staff at Nucla High and Junior High School reflect on productions, presenters and activities. This month kicked off with the drama …
The West End’s Elfin Eve is happening on Dec. 7, and the parade and holiday shopping experiences are being planned by local businesses and organizations throughout the community. Anyone with …
The Rocky Mountain Arts’ youth community sculpture build is nearly finished, and the planning for a grand installation ceremony is underway. The Nucla Town Board of Trustees …
After graduating Nucla High School less than six months ago, Sabra Grierson — the not-so-little girl who’s done gymkhana and rodeo her whole life — has already completed one …
A public swimming pool for Norwood, an idea that has been a frequent topic of community discussion over the years, may be a step closer to reality, thanks to the generosity of a local couple. Lisa …
Cassandra Farmer and Rosella Chiles, known as the Nuclear Quilters in the Art at the Apothecary, have been quiet, but still quilting. Now, they’re preparing for Elfin Eve, the West …
The San Miguel Basin Extension Office has announced that 4-H enrollment for 2023-24 is now open. Last year, San Miguel County’s 4-H program saw 56 members, ages 5 to 18, participate in projects …
It’s time for the Heritage Festival in Nucla this weekend. The seventh-annual celebration honors the history of the heirloom fruit that the old settlers brought with them and perpetuated …
This weekend marks the 87th Pioneer Day in Norwood, a beloved tradition on Wright’s Mesa that celebrates local history, the western way of life and homesteading. This year’s theme is …
Over the last few months, Hoof & Paw has been working to support services the nonprofit offers by pursuing grants and funding opportunities beyond revenue brought in from the thrift store and …
The second-annual West End Gravel Rush bicycle race happens this weekend, Sept. 16, and starts in Nucla Town Park. An off-road bicycling event, it utilizes a network of dirt roads in western Montrose …
A special committee in the West End has formed and established a new award. “In celebration of her years of service at the Naturita Community Library, it is my great honor to …
It’s that time of year again, and the Mountains to Desert Classic bike ride happens on Sept. 23, next weekend. A fundraiser for the Just for Kids (JFK) Foundation, representatives said the …
