We made it. It seems winter may have passed. There were a few days recently that begged the question, “What month is this?” Of course, anyone who has ...
April 7, 2022
A day in the life at the ranch during calving season is just a barrel of laughs. At least, it is from my point of view. The Cowboy may feel differentl...
March 3, 2022
A “cold spell” is definitely upon us. I find that most things in my world seem to slow down a bit when the weather turns chilly. Activities at my offi...
October 7, 2021
Opinion
I was raised in a small, dairy city called Chino in California. There were cows around — you could surely smell their presence, especially on a warm m...
September 1, 2021
Around here, there are some things I am a fan of most music. OK, maybe not the rap music or classical music or opera music or reggae music. Perhaps I'...
July 1, 2021
I have recently noticed that there are a lot of amazing women in my life. I have never been one to truly notice other women and their wonderment. It j...
June 2, 2021
I believe it was once said by Charlie Brown while hugging his beloved pup, Snoopy. “Happiness is a Warm Hug.” I try to keep that idea in mind as the m...
May 6, 2021
The Cowboy has always been a cowboy, but for a time in his life he was a Cattle Truck Driver. You know, the big trucks with the “cattle pot” trailers ...
April 1, 2021
Opinion
The spring thaw will be quickly upon us. The irrigation ditches will need to be readied to accept the glorious flow of water. To ensure the hay meadow...
March 4, 2021
This wonderful country of ours has experienced some true civil discord recently. I am happy to proclaim, for the most part, this discord has skipped o...
February 4, 2021
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First-timers Todd, Oakland seek clerk, treasurer posts
January 7, 2026
Editor's note: This story has been corrected to specify that Glenn Boyd volunteers for the county EMS department. A group of unaffiliated political candidates joined together this week to announce the...
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Without key ingredient — ice — and no estimated opening date, officials forced to reimagine festivals
January 7, 2026
The half-bare walls of the Uncompahgre Gorge tell a story Peter O’Neil wanted no part of — one of 50-degree December days and out-of-work rangers and ice farmers scrambling to find other sources of in...
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January 7, 2026
Ouray Planning Commissioner Kevin Schiffer and former city building inspector Dave Doherty were selected Monday to fill the two vacancies on the Ouray City Council, restoring a full slate of elected o...
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Residents back former interim chief as meeting scheduled to discuss future of policing in Ouray
January 7, 2026
The city of Ouray is once again leaning on the Ouray County Sheriff’s Office to fill gaps in police officer patrol shifts, after City Administrator Michelle Metteer decided not to hire Interim Police ...
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January 7, 2026
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 competition. Last year, they invested $54,000 in their ow...
