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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HIGHWAY 550 SAFETY
November 26, 2025
The Colorado Department of Transportation plans to lower the speed limit for traffic along a half-mile stretch of U.S. Highway 550 north of Ridgway, near a section of road where the highest number of ...
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OURAY'S 2026 BUDGET
November 26, 2025
A cautious Ouray City Council approved a $16.8 million budget for 2026 on Tuesday, leaving a handful of vacant jobs unfilled and slashing capital projects in anticipation of a potential economic downt...
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November 26, 2025
Both Ridgway Secondary School and the Ouray School District have adopted guidelines for students to use artificial intelligence, joining the first wave of schools in the state to do so. Lining classro...
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Local bank, police officials: Fraud attempts growing in sophistication
November 26, 2025
Anyone can become the victim of fraud. In Ouray County, one person lost $17,000 after being coerced into setting up a series of bank transfers. Property owners were duped by a home builder who created...
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November 26, 2025
An article on Page 6 of the Nov. 20-26 edition incorrectly reported the Ridgway Town Council's votes on a new anti-idling ordinance. The ordinance was approved 5-1, with Councilor Michelle Montague vo...
