A grand day for touring Sep 17, 2008
The 1,000-mile world class event started in Vail yesterday morning, then proceeded to Paonia and the North Rim of the Black Canyon, down Cerro Summit, through Montrose and on to Durango over Red Mountain Pass. From there the scheduled route goes through Lake City, Crested Butte, Hotchkiss, Grand Junction, Meeker and back to Vail on Friday. (Montrose Daily Press, CO)
Western Slope residents questioning proposed roadless rule for Colorado Sep 11, 2008
About 75 to 80 citizens attended Tuesday s open house in Grand Junction, according to Paonia resident Pete Kolbenschlag, Colorado representative for Pew Environment Group. Another open house was held Wednesday in Glenwood Springs and one is scheduled for tonight (5 to 8:30 p.m.) at the community center in Steamboat Springs. (Montrose Daily Press, CO)
Tom A. Waide Sep 9, 2008
step- daughters, Meschelle Quine and husband Tom of Charlotte, N.C., and Sheryl and husband Jim Wardlaw of Paonia, Colo. numerous grandchildren; and one sister, Mrs. Wally Davis of Grants, N.M.. (Montrose Daily Press, CO)
Olathe gearing up for festival Jul 31, 2008
The David Starr band will open for Tritt at 7:30 p.m. According to Sale, Starr is out of Paonia and has been in the music industry for many years. We are going to have continuous live entertainment on two stages. (Montrose Daily Press, CO)
Secrets surround gas-field chemicals Jul 21, 2008
The ill worker at Mercy arrived at the hospital with a data sheet, but the sheets often aren't useful, said Theo Colborn with The Endocrine Disruption Exchange, based in Paonia. Her group put together a list of the chemicals used in Colorado's gas and oil industry and found that 93 percent of them have adverse health effects. (Durango Herald)
Two accidents, one man killed Jul 14, 2008
GUNNISON COUNTY Colorado State Patrol responded to two accidents this weekend, one in which a Paonia man was killed. John Egger, 86, and Edna Overton, 86, both of Paonia, were headed eastbound on Forest Service Road No. 858, approximately 16. (Montrose Daily Press, CO)
CSP: Cell phone contributed to fatal crash Jul 1, 2008
RIDGWAY A 60-year-old Paonia man died Monday after another vehicle crashed into his on Highway 62. Cell phone distraction looks to have been a factor in the crash, the Colorado State Patrol said. (Montrose Daily Press, CO)
Keith Armand Greager Jun 27, 2008
During his lifetime, Keith worked as a coal miner, variously in Paonia, Price, Utah, Dove Creek and Cortez. At one point, he worked for 10 years in Feather Falls, Calif. (Montrose Daily Press, CO)
Vintage passenger train provides educational opportunity Jun 23, 2008
The 1950s vintage train took off from Delta and traveled the slow-track line to Paonia and back. While the passengers learned about safety and enjoyed an almost-extinct method of traveling, police officers were busy outside. (Montrose Daily Press, CO)
Choice Tables | Aspen, Colorado: As skiers depart Aspen, chowhounds take their place Jun 11, 2008
Zephyros Farm and Garden, an organic producer from Paonia, Colorado ... Sprawled across a broad mesa beneath the purply pyramid of 11,396-foot Mount Lamborn on the western slope of the Rockies, the Zephyros Farm and Garden in Paonia hosts an annual farm supper to honor local growers ... Mark Fischer, the chef and owner of Six89 in Carbondale, got his slow-roasted mutton shoulder from Ken and Oogie McGuire, who forage-raise sheep at their Paonia farm, Desert Weyr, a few fields away. (International Herald Tribune)
Roland (Ron) Townsend Adams May 25, 2008
Roland Townsend Adams was born to Margaret & Wilbur Adams June 1, 1939 in a farmhouse just east of Paonia, Colo ... Tim and Cindy Cannell, Paonia, Colo. (Montrose Daily Press, CO)
A break in burned body case May 20, 2008
Investigators traced his work history to a ranch in Paonia and learned of distinctive items he might be carrying. Investigator Richard DeWeber told the Daily Press in February the trail had grown cold. (Montrose Daily Press, CO)
Mario James Jimmy Fine May 16, 2008
Fine resided in Utah prior to moving to the Hotchkiss/Paonia area of Colorado eight years ago ... Contributions may be made to the Mario Fine Memorial Fund, in care of Paonia State Bank, P.O. Box 597, Paonia, CO, 81428. (Wasilla Frontiersman, AK)
Flags at half-staff to honor fallen officers May 3, 2008
Lamar Night Marshal J. Horace Frisbie, 1906; Routt County Deputy Charles E. Gibbs, 1929 and Paonia Town Marshal John Amour Stitt, 1952. The annual ceremony was held earlier this morning in Golden. (Montrose Daily Press, CO)
State supreme court hears murder appeal May 2, 2008
How, Michael Brown of Paonia High School asked, would a verdict in Washington s favor affect other trials conducted in Arapahoe County during the same period. Holman said Washington would get a new trial upon favorable ruling and there was potential for others convicted to argue for new trials as well. (Montrose Daily Press, CO)
Activists sue for lynx protection Apr 22, 2008
The groups that sued are WildEarth Guardians of Santa Fe; Center for Native Ecosystems in Paonia, Colo. Animal Protection of New Mexico in Albuquerque; Carson Forest Watch of Llano, N.M.; and the Animal Protection Institute of Sacramento, Calif. (MSNBC -- Environment)
Group endorses candidates for more effective mosquito control Apr 16, 2008
DELTA Integrated pest management advocates in Delta County are endorsing three candidates for Paonia s Mosquito Control Board ... A 2007 study by Colorado State University found that mosquitos collected near Paonia and Hotchkiss were growing increasingly resistant to the insecticide, Malathion ... Then the Paonia Mosquito Control District was formed, followed recently by AIMM.. (Montrose Daily Press, CO)
Margery 'Marge' Adell Kirkpatrick Mar 15, 2008
She was the youngest of seven children and grew up in Paonia, Colo ... On July 3, 1949 she was united in marriage with the love of her life, Robert N. Bob Kirkpatrick, at Paonia. (Montrose Daily Press, CO)
Station tunes in to broader issues, world Feb 17, 2008
The talented Smyth Boone is one of approximately 70 volunteer DJs at the cutting-edge public radio station in downtown Paonia ... Lindblom was originally from the Paonia area and came back to live there for awhile. (Montrose Daily Press, CO)
Break in murder case hinges on lab Feb 16, 2008
They traced his work history to a ranch in Paonia and learned Kublin might have been carrying a green army-style duffel bag, bedecked with colorful patches and tied with a piece of rope. But the trail went cold and now investigators and the Kublin family are looking to laboratory analysis of evidence for a possible break in the case. (Montrose Daily Press, CO)
Full Story » Jan 31, 2008
I didn't want this to just be a nature walk, said Horn, still road-weary from an exhausting one-man protest march from the town of Paonia, where he resides, to the steps of the Capitol Building in Denver where his crusade culminated in the discussion of his ideas and concerns with open-eared Senators. I've come to a very frustrated point with our government and I feel I have a solution for some of the problems we're having with voting issues with the state, he said. (Boulder Colorado Daily, CO)
Lawrence Patsy Ungaro, Jr. Jan 19, 2008
After the war he returned to Somerset and worked on building Crawford and Paonia Dams ... A funeral service will be held on Saturday, Jan. 19, 2008 at Bible Center Church in Paonia, Colo. (Montrose Daily Press, CO)
Insecticide-resistant mosquito population developing in Delta County Dec 19, 2007
Researchers tested a sample of mosquitoes collected near the towns of Paonia and Hotchkiss in June against a known susceptible strain of mosquitoes from California ... For about five years, the Paonia Mosquito Control District Board sprayed Malathion regularly in the valley but last year switched to using Biomist in Paonia, said Ken Nordstrom, Delta County director of environmental health ... There are two mosquito control districts in Delta County: Delta and Paonia. (Montrose Daily Press, CO)
Colorado crews help to battle coastal wildfires Oct 24, 2007
Two emergency medical technicians, one from Paonia and another from Ridgway, received orders Tuesday morning to travel to the Ranch Fire fire in Los Angeles county, north of Malibu. Fogelquist wouldn t disclose their names, but said they re AD employees, meaning they aren t technically federal Bureau of Land Management employees. (Montrose Daily Press, CO)
Almost a year Oct 21, 2007
Kublin was originally from Massachusetts and had loose ties to the White Buffalo Ranch in Paonia. The free-spirited drifter was associated with the Rainbow family and by all accounts was an open, honest soul. (Montrose Daily Press, CO)
From fields to dinner plates Oct 15, 2007
But, she said, if you cast your thinking a little farther afield, you will find fertile neighbors in Paonia, Durango, even New Mexico and 100 miles away is better than 1,000. It s definitely possible to eat locally most of the time with a little bit of effort, she said. (Telluride Daily Planet, CO)
Olathes wine fest canceled until next year Sep 20, 2007
In addition, Colors in Concert Over Montrose, Montrose High School homecoming and Paonia s Mountain Harvest Festival are scheduled for the Sept. 28 to Sept. 30 weekend. It was getting to be a strain on food vendors, Read said. (Montrose Daily Press, CO)
Signs of autumn fading? Sep 16, 2007
Mask said that many areas have yet to be affected by SAD, in particular Kebler Pass, which is east of Paonia. But in the areas that have been affected, like Terror Creek and Leroux Creek drainage areas, the deterioration is massive. (Montrose Daily Press, CO)
Drought, age harm trees Sep 14, 2007
Other highly affected areas include the southern side of the Grand Mesa and north of Paonia, the Web site said. Dallison said the area of defoliated aspens around Needles on U.S. Highway 550 is somewhat unique, having been hit with a tent caterpillar epidemic for at least two successive years. (Durango Herald)
When smoke gets in your life Sep 6, 2007
Alan Kesselheim is a contributor to Writers on the Range, a service of High Country News in Paonia, Colo. (hcn. (Telluride Daily Planet, CO)
A familiar hypocrisy Sep 5, 2007
Stephen J. Lyons is a contributor to Writers on the Range, a service of High Country News in Paonia, Colo. (hcn. (Telluride Daily Planet, CO)
Defending tradition Aug 29, 2007
The season doesn t start until this weekend, when the Indians host a home tournament against Telluride, Aspen and Paonia. The tournament begins Friday at 5 p.m. against Telluride at the Sunset Mesa soccer fields. (Montrose Daily Press, CO)
West Nile funding cuts prompt area officials to find other money sources Jul 26, 2007
One mosquito pool has been identified in Minnesota Creek in Paonia, and that area is being closely monitored, Lucy said. "This summer isn't any better than last summer," Lucy said. (Montrose Daily Press, CO)
Red Mountain projects continue saving old structures Jul 25, 2007
After its acquisition by Paonia s Jim and Dee Ann Kropp two years ago, the 22-acre parcel on which the head frame rests was purchased by Mark and Mary Young of Montrose for 260,000. The Youngs then donated the land to the Red Mountain Task Force headed by Bob Risch of Ouray, effectively ending a seven-year struggle by the preservation group to acquire the head frame, which once supported a hoist for miners to lift ore from 1,200 feet below the ground. (Telluride Daily Planet, CO)
Trails to the columbine Jul 22, 2007
The scenic 30-mile drive between Paonia and Crested Butte is bordered by two wilderness areas--the West Elks on the south and the Raggeds to the north and is well-known for its thick groves of quakin' aspen, towering spruce and lush alpine meadows filled with wildflowers ... The group headed for Erikson Springs (near the Paonia side) only to meet an angry posse that had obviously been tipped off to the horse thieves illicit activities. (Montrose Daily Press, CO)
10 MPH (Segway Across America Documentary) Traces its Roots with 20-City Theatrical Release Jul 19, 2007
Filmmakers Josh Caldwell and Hunter Weeks will be traveling with their film in an unprecedented 20-city theatrical tour from Seattle to Boston and beyond, including major theaters in Seattle, Denver, Chicago, Dallas, Philadelphia, Minneapolis, Boston and Washington DC. The filmmakers are also bringing special engagements to smaller, locales like Paonia, CO, Lititz, PA, Brattleboro, VT, Gulf Breeze, FL, and Jackson Hole, WY. Director Hunter Weeks explains, "This film transcends the audience and... (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Gilbert Commodore Wilson Jul 13, 2007
A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m., Monday, July 16, at the Paonia Christian Fellowship Church in Paonia, Colo ... He grew up in Paonia and graduated from Paonia High School ... After serving his country, he and his brother set up a blacksmithing shop in Paonia and worked in the family orchards. (Montrose Daily Press, CO)
Alcohol, drugs suspected in crash that killed 2 Jun 23, 2007
DELTA COUNTY A single-vehicle accident on Stevens Gulch Road claimed the life of two Paonia men late Thursday. Excessive speed, drugs and alcohol were suspected as possible factors in the crash, the Colorado State Patrol said in a news release. (Montrose Daily Press, CO)
Locals plant concerns with ag commissioner Jun 21, 2007
Barbara Heck, who operates a winery with her husband out of Paonia, expressed concern that "the wine industry will be dead within 10 years if there isn't a way to work with the legislature" over immigration. "(Immigration) is not an easy thing; it didn't happen overnight. I don't think we'll resolve it overnight. But it's going to be tough for ag there's no question about it," Stulp said. (Montrose Daily Press, CO)
Delta County gears up for West Nile virus peak season Jun 15, 2007
County Director of Environmental Health Kenneth Nordstrom said response levels have been initiated, mosquito control districts have been established in both Delta and the Paonia and Hotchkiss area and public education plans are underway. The plan to control the West Nile virus and educate the public on the risks of the disease is in response to the extremely high impact the virus had on Delta County last summer. (Montrose Daily Press, CO)
Ah, politics! Jun 7, 2007
He s also a Paonia businessman and landlord. You d think that after 32 years of meeting a payroll, publishing, paying taxes and surviving cancer, that he d finally earn a pass from the broad-brush of green. (Montrose Daily Press, CO)
Delta railroad construction complete Jun 4, 2007
In combination with the railroad realignment in Delta, 11 other railroad crossings have been repaired to eliminate car-train conflict points as far as Paonia. With phase one of the project completed, the city is gearing up for the planning and implementation of its second phase: the alternate truck route. (Montrose Daily Press, CO)
Telluride Farmers Market enters new era May 30, 2007
The first season saw 15-20 vendors from outlying areas like Paonia, Norwood and Montrose. It caught on, drawing shoppers with fresh produce and local crafts. (Telluride Daily Planet, CO)
Miller jumps into Swink's record book May 24, 2007
5, Akron 8, Meeker (MEK) 8, Fowler (FOW) 8, Byers 7, Fountain Valley (FV) 6, Peetz (PZ) 6, Maranatha Christian (MC) 5, Kiowa 5, Calhan (CAL) 4, Sargent (S) 4, Holyoke (HOL) 4, Cripple Creek-Victor (CCV) 4, Sangre de Cristo (SDC) 4, Paonia 4, Plateau Valley (PV) 3, Baca County (BC) 3, Kim 2, Cotopaxi 2, Bethune 1, Rangely 1, Telluride 1, Ouray 1, Custer County (CC) 1 ... Limon 55, Akron 43, Crowley County (CC) 40, Paonia 39, Sangre de Cristo (SC) 38, Wray 37, Lyons 37, Holyoke (HOL) 30, McClave... (La Junta Tribune Democrat, CO)
DMEA candidates weigh in on charged issues May 19, 2007
This district includes Paonia and extends east and north to include part of Cedaredge and part of the southern slope of the Grand Mesa ... She has lived in the Hotchkiss and Paonia area for more than 25 years and works as an environmental compliance, health and safety professional for coal and natural gas development industries ... Marston has lived in Paonia 33 years and served on the DMEA board for several terms. (Montrose Daily Press, CO)
School News & Notes May 12, 2007
Applications are available at the guidance offices of Montrose, Olathe, Nucla, Delta, Paonia, Cedaredge and Hotchkiss high schools. Applications must include transcript, essays, resume and recommendation letters. (Montrose Daily Press, CO)
DMEA election candidates finalized May 10, 2007
District two includes Paonia and extends to the east and north of the town, including Cedaredge and part of Grand Mesa s southern slope ... Byers has owned Dependable Lumber in Paonia since 1985 ... Marston has lived in Paonia 33 years and has served several terms on the board. (Montrose Daily Press, CO)
A tale of protest and the consequences May 2, 2007
I thanked him and said that I would like to do service in Paonia where I lived, and he agreed. So I will be doing service for a non-profit organization in Paonia and will begin with our local radio station KVNF since I want to have a program called David's Table which will be with reference to challenging our beliefs about ourselves. (Boulder Colorado Daily, CO)
Ritter sends roadless petition to Feds Apr 13, 2007
It seeks protection for most roadless areas, but made exceptions for ski areas, ranching, some logging projects and coal mines near Paonia. Sen. (Durango Herald)
Charges pending after crash victim dies Apr 6, 2007
PAONIA New charges could be filed in a five-vehicle crash last week after an elderly victim died ... Hurley was a passenger in a 1999 Subaru, which had stopped behind other cars on the highway a few miles outside of Paonia. (Montrose Daily Press, CO)
Petitions for DMEA board candidates available Monday Mar 30, 2007
District two includes Paonia and extends to the east and north of the town, including Cedaredge and part of Grand Mesa s southern slope. Incumbent Ed Marston will be seeking reelection for this district seat. (Montrose Daily Press, CO)
Lions fade in second half Mar 9, 2007
Besides the loss to the Dragons, Plateau Valley's only loss was to Paonia, which is also in the tournament field, during the season 58-56. . (La Junta Tribune Democrat, CO)
Last second shot sends Swink to state Mar 6, 2007
In the top-half of the bracket is Thunderbirds from Sangre de Cristo who finished fourth last year and will take on Paonia (13-10) at 5:30 p.m.. Paonia has not qualified in the last two years ... Wray is another team like Swink, Paonia Plateau Valley that hasn t qualified in the last two years. (La Junta Tribune Democrat, CO)
March Madness for local basketball teams Mar 3, 2007
In Class 2A, the Nucla Mustangs take on Meeker Saturday in Grand Junction while the Paonia Lady Eagles face Mancos in Grand Junction Saturday as well. In Class 3A, the Basalt Lady Longhorns are the top-seed in the Sheila Quillan-Thompson Region and face Eaton, while the Hotchkiss Lady Bulldogs are the No. 5 seed and face Ellicott. (Montrose Daily Press, CO)
School News and Notes Mar 1, 2007
Application are available at the guidance offices of Crested Butte, Gunnison, Paonia, Delta, Olathe, Montrose, Ridgway, Ouray, Telluride and Norwood ... Applications are available at the guidance offices of Montrose, Olathe, Nucla, Delta, Paonia, Cedaredge and Hotchkiss high schools. (Montrose Daily Press, CO)
Rocky Ford falls short of team title Feb 20, 2007
Standing in Rocky Ford s way again were two very polished wrestlers in Paonia s Tanner Ridgeway at 171 pounds and Nucla s heavyweight Tucker Lane. Ridgeway came into the tournament as a two-time state placer as he was second in 2005 and third last year. (La Junta Tribune Democrat, CO)
Mustangs in fourth place after first round Feb 17, 2007
Five Mustangs advanced to today's quarterfinals and Ty Spangler almost made it six as NHS finished the opening day in fourth place behind tournament leader, Rocky Ford, Dove Creek and the defending champs, Paonia, in third ... Dove Creek was in second place with 24 points, defending champion Paonia had 20, and Holyoke, Nucla and Wiggins were tied with 16 points apiece. (Montrose Daily Press, CO)
Class 2A wrestling pairings Feb 13, 2007
103 Pounds David Garcia, Rocky Ford vs. Chris Curtice, Paonia; Dillon Tyner, Wiggins vs. Cody Duran, Antonito; Justin Iacovetto, Soroco vs. Tyler Pelley, Kiowa; Steven DeHerrera, Center vs. Devin Hase, Merino; Drew Ritchey, Wray vs. Waylon Cordova, John Mall; Andrew Scherrer, Simla vs. Jared Doll, Meeker; Garrison Ortiz, Dolores Huerta vs. Blayne Richards, Sedgwick; Devon Rose, Rangely vs. Kevin Torres, Manzanola ... 119 Pounds Ryan Gallegos, Grand Valley vs. Grant Suto, Rocky Ford; Carlos... (Montrose Daily Press, CO)
DOW wraps up moose reintroduction on Grand Mesa Jan 11, 2007
The other half were released on the south side near Paonia. The reintroduction program has placed an emphasis on bringing in cows and the agency believes there are now 50 of them along with 28 bulls and six calves of unknown sex. (Montrose Daily Press, CO)
Weather erasing almost all of this weekend’s action Jan 5, 2007
The Grizzly wrestlers will head to Paonia this weekend for a tournament. All other action for Manzanola, Cheraw and Las Animas has been canceled. (La Junta Tribune Democrat, CO)
Area sports trying to cope with blizzard's aftermath Jan 3, 2007
Saturday's wrestling: Las Animas at the Lamar tourney, Fowler at the Paonia tourney. Area school officials are asked to call the Tribune-Democrat at 384-1425 or 384-4475 if any other cancelations are made. (La Junta Tribune Democrat, CO)
