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GOP selects new commissioner Happy Monday, y'all! Last week, we mourned the loss of a recently elected county commissioner and longtime community servant, Rick Dunlap. Saturday, the Montrose County GOP vacancy committee convened and, after two rounds of voting, selected Sean Pond, who will be one of the few West End residents to hold the District 3 seat that includes the West End.  The selection process was by the book, party chairman Monty George said; they even brought in the state parliamentarian to oversee things. In case you were wondering, the committee selected the new commissioner in accordance with state law: Dunlap was a Republican, so it fell to that party to fill the vacancy his passing created. The general public gets a vote come 2026, the next general election. Pond could run to hold onto the seat, as can anyone else eligible to be elected in District 3. Pond lives in Nucla and last year, led pushback efforts against talk of a national monument designation for the Dolores River Canyon. We're waiting to hear more from him about his goals as commissioner. Congratulations and welcome aboard, Sean! — Katharhynn, from the Newsroom

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The Farwest: 10 years in the making — Inside the Palisade shop that makes custom bamboo boards and skis In the corner of his Western Slope factory, The Farwest Shop, Mitch Yater has a full pile of snowboards he's ridden over the course of his life. Some are from big manufacturers, others were made right in his garage. Read More Depression in Paradise: Let's talk about the unique mental health issues facing mountain towns This story involves the issue of suicide. Read More Defense argues murder charges in West End cold case should be dismissed. DA pushes back on allegations of procedural violations and misconduct The first-degree murder charge against James "Dan" Bishop should be dismissed, because the prosecution deliberately withheld evidence that could clear him, his defense team said in recent filings. Read More

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