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City to boost support for police
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City to boost support for police
The Ouray Police Department will hire more office staff and increase the housing stipend for current employees from $500 to $1,000 per month, and the ...
August 7, 2024
Bear activity picks up in county
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Bear activity picks up in county
An uptick in bear incidents during the past week has wildlife officials warning residents to keep their doors and windows locked, even during the dayt...
August 7, 2024
A BARN-BUSTING AF-FAIR
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A BARN-BUSTING AF-FAIR
The annual Ouray County Fair returns this weekend, and the 4-H participants have so many animals to show this year that the barn will be busting at th...
August 7, 2024
‘As You Like It’ seeks to delight audiences in Ouray, Silverton
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‘As You Like It’ seeks to delight audiences in Ouray, Silverton
All the world's a stage, and all the men and women merely players, according to Shakespeare. This week, the play featuring this famous quote takes to ...
July 31, 2024
New spa provides ‘healing space’
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New spa provides ‘healing space’
Over the years, Tracy Mobley has worked in high-end spas in Telluride, Florida and Hawaii, at the kind of places where clients can pay $300 an hour fo...
July 24, 2024
Heroes, villains take stage for Ouray melodrama this weekend
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Heroes, villains take stage for Ouray melodrama this weekend
A black-hearted villain (boo!) a heroine (yay!) and a rotten scoundrel (hiss!) will take to the stage this weekend in Ouray's traditional, old-fashion...
July 17, 2024
Delta woman suspected of trespassing, incident leading to Ridgway dog’s death
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Delta woman suspected of trespassing, incident leading to Ridgway dog’s death
An arrest warrant has been issued for a Delta woman who is suspected of breaking into a Ridgway family's backyard when they were not home, using their...
July 10, 2024
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Deputy told to stop emissions violations
A Ouray County sheriff's deputy has been told to stop violating emissions laws with his personal vehicle, and to stop assisting others with tampering ...
July 3, 2024
Oil, rags suspected in Log Hill home fire
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Oil, rags suspected in Log Hill home fire
Quick response from the Log Hill Volunteer Fire Department is being credited for saving most of a home that caught fire Monday morning. The Myer famil...
July 3, 2024
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Drugs, alcohol factored into fatal river crash
Drugs and alcohol played a factor in the fatal accident involving a partially submerged vehicle in the Uncompahgre River near Whispering Pines north o...
July 3, 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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