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Joy of Purpose: The student becomes the teacher

Decades ago, Trisha Oakland took acting classes at the Sherbino Theater. She was an elementary school student at the time, growing up in Ridgway. Now,...

August 11, 2021

Joy of Purpose: Hanging in there

Tim Foulkes grew up in the foothills of Colorado and went to Columbine High School. Yes, that high school. He’s grateful for his middle-class upbringi...

July 7, 2021

Joy of Purpose: Helping people heal

Aimee Quadri-Chavez’s parents moved to Ouray 50 years ago. She grew up in Colona and now lives in Ridgway. With a degree in sociology from Fort Lewis ...

June 23, 2021

Joy of Purpose: Imagine the possibilities

[tecnavia_gallery slug='joy-of-purpose-imagine-the-possibilities-gallery' view='carousel']In our work with young people, we often encourage them to li...

April 21, 2021

Joy of Purpose: It’s within your reach

Many purpose-driven jobs are in what is alternatively called the philanthropic, nonprofit or independent sector. We joke that it might as well be call...

April 1, 2021

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After hiatus, a rally for high school baseball in Ridgway

Sporting nearly 30-year-old jerseys, pilot junior varsity team takes field, aims for long-term viability through fundraising

By Lia Salvatierra lia@ouraynews.com

April 15, 2026

Editor's note: This story has been updated to reflect when Ridgway School District last had a baseball team, given updated information provided by Ouray County Baseball after the story was published. ...

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Zero-waste policy draws public fire

Council tables proposal for compostable, recyclable materials over concerns from business owners, community groups

By Lia Salvatierra lia@ouraynews.com

April 15, 2026

Ridgway town councilors tabled a draft “zero-waste” policy for events on town property after public backlash about how the rules would impact business owners and community groups. The proposal discuss...

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Administrator sought info backing chief decision

Records: Officers concerned about training

By Mike Wiggins mike@ouraynews.com

April 15, 2026

Ouray City Administrator Michelle Metteer sought input from neighboring law enforcement agencies about how they conduct background checks — after she decided not to hire Daric Harvey as the permanent ...

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Track and field returns to Grand Junction

April 15, 2026

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County renews water lease for fourth year

By LIA SALVATIERRA

April 15, 2026

Ouray County commissioners signed off on an agreement Tuesday to lease and help pay for backup water to support the county’s irrigators for a fourth year. The lease secures a 2021 no-call agreement be...

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Remote-triggered avalanche in San Juan Mountains

First responders receive first COVID-19 vaccines