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Erin McIntyre erin@ouraynews.com

GETTING INTO THE HOLIDAY SPIRIT
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GETTING INTO THE HOLIDAY SPIRIT
Ouray County turns into a holiday wonderland this weekend, with free celebrations in both Ridgway and Ouray to kick off the season. Both events promis...
December 4, 2024
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Ridgway moves forward with $4.9M budget for 2025
The town of Ridgway is close to finalizing its 2025 budget, including $4.9 million in general fund expenditures which pay for the day-to-day operation...
November 27, 2024
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It’s official: Electricity rates to rise next year
San Miguel Power Association customers will pay more for power used during peak-demand hours starting in May, and more for access to services starting...
November 20, 2024
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Statements: Padgett demeaning, hostile
At least three more Ouray County employees have submitted statements criticizing County Commissioner Lynn Padgett's behavior, as part of an investigat...
October 30, 2024
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Commissioner: Complaint should be dropped
A harassment complaint against Ouray County Commissioner Lynn Padgett has no merit and should be dropped, her attorney argued in a letter sent to Oura...
October 23, 2024
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Climbers eager to raise funds for Rotary Park tower
Members of the Ouray Climbers Alliance are itching to get to work fundraising for improvements to a section of Rotary Park, planned to include an area...
October 23, 2024
Complaint filed against commissioner
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Complaint filed against commissioner
Ouray County's road and bridge superintendent has filed an official workplace complaint against County Commissioner Lynn Padgett, making it public jus...
October 17, 2024
High court overrules county judge
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High court overrules county judge
The Colorado Supreme Court has overturned a county court judge's decision to punish the district attorney's office for not following evidence rules an...
October 2, 2024
Sauvage Spectrum closes Ouray tasting room
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Sauvage Spectrum closes Ouray tasting room
Ouray's first wine-tasting room will close at the end of this month, bringing an experiment to a close on Main Street. In July 2022, Sauvage Spectrum ...
September 25, 2024
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Town rejects higher sale price for home
The Ridgway Town Council has rejected a request from a Wetterhorn affordable housing project homeowner to sell her home for more than the allowed sale...
September 18, 2024
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A christening for Cimarron Athletic Field
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A christening for Cimarron Athletic Field
March 18, 2026
The Cimarron Athletic Field at Ridgway Secondary School hosted its inaugural meet with the Ridgway Invite on March 14. Ridgway senior Sophia Forrest won the girls' 100-meter dash with a time of 13.19....
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Race pits experience against new perspective
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RIDGWAY MAYOR CANDIDATES
Race pits experience against new perspective
Clark proud of town's progress, aware of challenges
By Erin McIntyre erin@ouraynews.com 
March 18, 2026
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 seat comes up for election, folks ask him if he want...
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Mihelarakis advocates for creatives in first bid for office
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RIDGWAY MAYOR CANDIDATES
Mihelarakis advocates for creatives in first bid for office
By Lia Salvatierra lia@ouraynews.com 
March 18, 2026
Tia Mihelarakis believes the Ridgway Town Council deserves a leader with new perspectives — specifically those of creatives, renters and the younger generation. Mihelarakis, 34, is challenging Mayor J...
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Water leaders sound supply alarm
Record-low snowpack in San Juans, balmy temps portend meager runoff
By Mike Wiggins mike@ouraynews.com 
March 18, 2026
State water managers Tuesday painted a dire picture of record-low snowpack and abnormally warm temperatures this winter straining water supplies for Western Slope municipalities and agricultural produ...
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Ribbing focuses bid on sustainability
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RIDGWAY COUNCILOR CANDIDATES
Ribbing focuses bid on sustainability
By Erin McIntyre erin@ouraynews.com 
March 18, 2026
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, and she's passionate about making sure a champion...
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