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Erin Stadelman

The importance of ‘just plain smarts’
The importance of ‘just plain smarts’
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
Calving season: a reason to sit back and laugh
Calving season: a reason to sit back and laugh
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
Moving slower? Blame it on the ‘cold spell’
Moving slower? Blame it on the ‘cold spell’
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
There are Real Cowboys — and then there are the others
Opinion
There are Real Cowboys — and then there are the others
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
There are some things that just go together
There are some things that just go together
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
Here’s to the amazing women in my life
Here’s to the amazing women in my life
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
In search of that daily dose of happiness
In search of that daily dose of happiness
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
Next time, I’ll get into the cab all by myself
Next time, I’ll get into the cab all by myself
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
My answer to this noxious weed? Burn, baby, burn
Opinion
My answer to this noxious weed? Burn, baby, burn
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
How the Cowboy won the Great Turkey War
How the Cowboy won the Great Turkey War
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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Blood moon rising
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City: No to more remote governance
Ouray council rejects member's request to attend more meetings from afar
By Mike Wiggins mike@ouraynews.com 
March 4, 2026
The Ouray City Council on Monday unanimously rejected a councilor’s request for greater leeway to participate in council meetings remotely, agreeing it’s vital for elected officials to face constituen...
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A dilemma 25 years in the making
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4-H EVENT CENTER
A dilemma 25 years in the making
Commissioners determined to improve fiscal health of facility plagued by management, use questions since its donation
By Lia Salvatierra lia@ouraynews.com 
March 4, 2026
The dilemma of how to manage, finance and use the Ouray County 4-H Event Center is coming full circle, reflecting conversations that happened more than 25 years ago when the facility was donated to th...
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Pool house design draws varied reactions
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Pool house design draws varied reactions
Residents alternately praise, pan contemporary appearance, debate proposed community space
By Mike Wiggins mike@ouraynews.com 
March 4, 2026
Ouray County residents peppered architects and Ouray parks and recreation officials with questions and feedback about a proposed new pool house at the Ouray Hot Springs Pool, revealing a broad spectru...
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Rural teens, caregivers sought to participate in suicide risk study
By Erin McIntyre erin@ouraynews.com 
March 4, 2026
Editor's note: This story talks about topics related to suicide. If you or anyone else needs resources, please call or text 988 or visit 988colorado.com. For Dr. Maya Haasz, it didn’t feel right to us...
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