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Mike Wiggins mike@ouraynews.com

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Reported bear attack sparks warnings
A Ouray woman’s claim that she was attacked by a bear last weekend is prompting wildlife and law enforcement officers to remind residents and business...
May 21, 2025
Pool prices expected to climb
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Pool prices expected to climb
The city of Ouray is prepared to raise rates again at the Ouray Hot Springs Pool and Fitness Center, claiming the additional money is needed to fund c...
May 21, 2025
Sex assault trial may be moved, delayed
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Sex assault trial may be moved, delayed
The trial of one of three men accused of sexually assaulting a 17-year-old girl in the former police chief's home could be postponed and moved out of ...
May 14, 2025
Skimpy snowpack slipping away
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Skimpy snowpack slipping away
The warning lights have been blinking for months. The city of Ouray postponed its annual Cabin Fever Day in mid-February for lack of snow on Lee’s Ski...
May 14, 2025
Police: Axe-wielding woman destroyed bear statue
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Police: Axe-wielding woman destroyed bear statue
A Grand Junction woman was arrested over the weekend after she allegedly walked into Ouray Grocery, grabbed an axe inside the store and approached emp...
May 14, 2025
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Power line work to delay Red Mountain traffic this summer
Motorists navigating Red Mountain Pass should expect intermittent delays for the next several months as San Miguel Power Association enters the next p...
May 14, 2025
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Log Hill district seeks to expand services
Editor's note: This story has been updated to correct an error. The previous version inaccurately indicated Paul Stashick is currently on the board of...
May 7, 2025
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Ouray nixes Denver firm’s lower bid
A Denver graphic design firm really wants to finish what it started and complete the design for signs to be installed at two Ouray parks.The Ouray Cit...
May 7, 2025
Signed, sealed, retired
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Signed, sealed, retired
On any other day — except Sunday, of course — they would flood her counter, a constant stream of people entrusting her with greeting cards for loved o...
April 30, 2025
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City, library expansion plans could conflict
The Ouray Library District’s plans to build a rooftop deck as part of a broader facility expansion could conflict with the city of Ouray’s own facilit...
April 30, 2025
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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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