Community paramedicine brings vital care to mountain, rural places Editor’s note: There’s a proposal to start a community paramedicine program here in Ouray County, and we wanted to know more about ho...

Ouray County Commissioner Michelle Nauer has asked Commissioner Lynn Padgett to take a "timeout" and attend meetings by Zoom while the county makes leadership transitions over the next few months, cit...

The Ouray City Council on Monday pitched and then quickly ditched a proposal to require police officers to live within 10 miles and a 10-minute drive from the city after local law enforcement and city...

The San Miguel Power Association board of directors on Tuesday approved dual rate increases in 2026 for the second year in a row, as the rural electric cooperative continues to grapple with higher who...

The town of Ridgway has hired a North Carolina-based agency for its tourism and marketing services, choosing an outside perspective familiar with rural communities. During a Nov. 12 town council meeti...

The Ouray County Herald, The Ridgway Sun, and The Ouray County Plaindealer 60 Years Ago November 25, 1965 On Nov. 12 an awards dinner was held at the Elks Lodge dining room. The dinner commenced the l...