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There are two different cell tower issues in the West End, which should not be confused, and the San Miguel Basin Forum is covering both of them.   One cell tower has been proposed in …

The Town of Nucla held a regular town meeting on Jan. 23, and then on the agenda was discussion of a cell tower in Nucla. Citizens should note this is not the proposed cell tower in Redvale that has …

The Town of Nucla, similar to Naturita and its efforts the last few years, is working to get and keep things cleaned up. Brooke Smith has been working as the town’s code enforcement and animal …

Nucla High School’s Berlynn Tomlinson, a 10th grader, has won a state art award, and school officials as well as family members are expressing their congratulations. Nucla art teacher Lisa …

 Both Bri Bonacquista’s agriculture classes, Ag 1 and Ag 2,   at Nucla High School …

Nucla High School students in grades nine to 12 have the option of an FFA agriculture class, but that doesn’t exist at the middle school level at this time. Still, Katey Herland, who’s …

There are two big holidays in Nucla, the first being Water Days, celebrated for the last century near the July 4 holiday, which honors the hard work of the pioneers who brought water to the park …

West End Public Schools has hired several new staff members for the 2024-25 school year and would like to welcome those joining the district. They are as follows:   Keoni Souza   …

Nucla High School senior Merrilee Gallagher will give her Pinhead Institute presentation on Sept. 24 at the Sheridan Opera House in Telluride, in a showcase that happens from 6 to 9 p.m. Gallagher …

The Town of Norwood held its monthly meeting Sept. 11 with a lengthy agenda. Then, two new members of Norwood Water commission were voted in. Now, Finn Kjome, who’s served the board for some …

On Aug. 26, at 6 p.m., Gabriel Matta, of the Colorado Rural Water Association, led the second source water protection plan (SWPP) meeting in Naturita at the community center. Matta said the first …

There’s more than quilting and crafts happening at the space inside Art at the Apothecary at 480 Main St. in Nucla. In fact, movement and exercise classes are taking place too.   …

The West End has been a destination for lawmakers this year with visits from Senators John Hickenenlooper and Michael Bennet occurring the last few months. Now Club 20 will be having its summer …

The Pinhead Institute, a Smithsonian affiliate established in Telluride, has offered many free programs in the past to West End students, and beginning this summer it will   begin offering a lot …

Auctioneer Jimmy Flowers told the San Miguel Basin Forum last week that he has all of the items for the West End Public Schools District auction uploaded to the AuctionTime website. The online …

Many might have noticed something going on at the old elementary school on Main Street in Nucla. West End Public Schools District Superintendent Clint Wytulka told the Forum that while nothing is …

On June 18, some in Nucla might have noticed a disturbance in the community, since a number of law enforcement appeared to be conducting serious business.   On June 19, Montrose County …

Nucla Town Clerk Melissa Lampshire told the Forum the town has been trying to hire an animal control officer since last year when the job was left vacant in August, and she can’t fill the job. …

Chuck and Kathy Zunich, of Nucla, have been chosen as royalty for 2024 Water Days. The king and queen are life-long residents of the West End and embody the pioneer spirit of those hardworking and …

Water Days, a two-day event happens June 28-29, and the festivities begin with a Main Street block party in Nucla at 6 p.m. that Friday. The Water Days committee — made up of Tina Carver, Linda …

EDUCATION Nucla Middle/High School celebrates 2024 accomplishments By MALISHA REED, Nucla High School This year has brought many accomplishments to the students of Nucla Middle and …

The outdoor recreation program at Nucla High School is thriving, and Brock Benson told the San Miguel Basin Forum that he and Bri Bonacquista are taking the kids on an extended field trip May 9. This …

Law enforcement commander of the West End Bruce Schmalz told the San Miguel Basin Forum that it’s not completely unheard of for him to get complaints of loose dogs, dogs chasing livestock, or …

In 2023, Brock Benson teamed up with Bri Bonacquista to make biking possible in PE class. One year later, they’ve now got the foundation for a modern-day outdoor recreation class, thanks to …

Many in the West End have seen the survey that asks for input on the Rainbow Reservoir in Nucla. That survey is part of a town upgrade process that is taking place. Town Clerk Melissa Lampshire said …

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