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Man convicted of sex assault, other charges

Editor’s note: This article includes details about a sexual assault case and also mentions suicidal ideation. If you or anyone else needs help, please...

April 8, 2026

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Race pits experience against new perspective

Even after 14 years serving as Ridgway's mayor, John Clark still thinks there's work to be done. He's served seven terms. Every two years, when his se...

March 18, 2026

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Ribbing focuses bid on sustainability

If you ask Sheridan Ribbing why she's running for town council, the answer is pretty simple.It's because Councilor Terry Schuyler decided not to run, ...

March 18, 2026

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Meyer: ‘Ombudsman for the people’

Russ Meyer was so determined to run for Ridgway Town Council, he finished his candidate paperwork from a hospital bed in Grand Junction and paid a not...

March 18, 2026

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Rural teens, caregivers sought to participate in suicide risk study

Editor's note: This story talks about topics related to suicide. If you or anyone else needs resources, please call or text 988 or visit 988colorado.c...

March 4, 2026

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Town prepares for legal battle

Editor's note: This article has been corrected to reflect that Ridgway Lodge LLC is the owner of MTN Lodge. Ridgway retains attorney after MTN Lodge o...

January 28, 2026

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Ridgway shelves anti-idling ordinance

The Ridgway Town Council last week rejected a proposed ordinance aimed at outlawing idling vehicles on public property, citing concerns including enfo...

January 21, 2026

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Unaffiliated county candidates announce election campaigns

Editor's note: This story has been corrected to specify that Glenn Boyd volunteers for the county EMS department. A group of unaffiliated political ca...

January 7, 2026

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Skijoring marks anniversary with expanded competition

The organizers of the San Juan Skijoring event learned a long time ago they couldn't count on Mother Nature to provide the materials for their competi...

January 7, 2026

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Years after acquittal, man gets prison in second case

Editor’s note: This story contains details about a sex assault case. Ten years after he was first arrested for alleged sex assault in Ouray County, a ...

December 31, 2025

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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...

Erin McIntyre erin@ouraynews.com

Remote-triggered avalanche in San Juan Mountains

First responders receive first COVID-19 vaccines