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From farm to fairground; students head reservation to help elder

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Another heartbreak Western Colorado fires have again claimed a life, this time, that of a helicopter pilot who was fighting the Gold Mountain Fire. The man’s chopper crashed into Silver Jack Reservoir on Sunday evening and a dive team later recovered his body from the craft.  We extend our heartfelt sympathies to all who knew and loved the pilot, as well as to all involved emergency responders, and we extend our gratitude to everyone who fights fires. This is a tough year for the Western Slope and the state of Colorado. Please, continue to heed the fire bans. And thank you to everyone who turned out in Gunnison, along U.S. 50, in Montrose, in Olathe, Delta, Grand Junction and points between to pay respects as the fallen pilot’s procession passed by on Monday morning. - In sorrow, Katharhynn, from The Newsroom (The procession passed through Montrose on the morning of July 13. Photo by William Woody)

‘It hits home pretty hard’ : Procession from Gunnison to Grand Junction for pilot who crashed into reservoir while fighting Gold Mountain Fire A somber procession Monday carried from Gunnison to Grand Junction the helicopter pilot who died fighting the Gold Mountain Fire the evening before, when his aircraft crashed into Silver Jack Reservoir. Read More From the farm to the fairground: Valley Food Partnership farm tour, summit highlight local producers Agriculture and the Montrose County Fair and Rodeo go hand-in-hand, and the week of festivities wouldn’t be complete without the participation of local producers. Read More Best work trip ever: Montrose students contribute to Diné elder's home Local students recently completed a work trip to the Navajo Nation, spearheaded by students Graysen Vidmar and Lucile Waschbusch of the Montrose High School Rotary Interact Club. The students raised $10,000 to help buy materials used to help finish the… Read More

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