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Erin Stadelman

No matter the quality offence, be good neighbors
Opinion
No matter the quality offence, be good neighbors
There is an older country Western song with a very well-known line in it that advises, “Don’t fence me in.” I believe the point of the song is to conv...
September 30, 2020
The summer of “what now?”
Opinion
The summer of “what now?”
The summer of 2020 has placed all of us in a state of “what now.” I go to work every day and at 4 p.m., as I drive back to the ranch, I question, “Wha...
August 5, 2020
After racing through 50 years, it’s time to slow
After racing through 50 years, it’s time to slow
The idea of aging has been on my mind lately. I'm not really sure why. Perhaps the impending half-century celebration of my birth is it. Yes, pretty s...
July 2, 2020
Can‘t wait to enjoy this beautiful day — tomorrow
Can‘t wait to enjoy this beautiful day — tomorrow
A beautiful, early summer day has begun on the ranch. Well, to tell the truth, every day on the ranch is beautiful — and an early one. It doesn’t matt...
June 4, 2020
A teaching moment for a young cowboy and cowgirl
Opinion
A teaching moment for a young cowboy and cowgirl
  We had two of our eight grandkids come and spend some time with us. We had some fun times and made some wonderful memories. Every morning came early...
April 2, 2020
Who is this calf’s mother, anyway?
Opinion
Who is this calf’s mother, anyway?
The month of March on the ranch is jumping with activity. All the tractors are in use feeding hay to the cows and horses. The heavy equipment is in us...
March 5, 2020
The best kind of love is the Cowboy kind
The best kind of love is the Cowboy kind
February is the month of valentines and love is in the air, or so “they” say. I don’t know who “they” are but “they” are obviously not involved with a...
February 6, 2020
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New county manager seeks to lead with heart
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New county manager seeks to lead with heart
After careers in big cities and large governments, Antonio Mendez is shifting his perspective
By Lia Salvatierra lia@ouraynews.com 
February 4, 2026
Ouray County is unlike most places Antonio Mendez has lived or worked before, and Mendez brings experience unlike the county has seen in two decades, or possibly ever. Ouray County’s new manager grew ...
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City leader pulls police from patrol duty
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City leader pulls police from patrol duty
Administrator cites concerns about training, liability; sheriff's office assumes full control of services in Ouray
By Mike Wiggins mike@ouraynews.com 
February 4, 2026
Ouray City Administrator Michelle Metteer has pulled the police department’s two remaining officers off of patrol duty and reassigned them to administrative tasks, citing concerns about liability and ...
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County considers asking voters for tax hike in November
Staff to research potential funding measures for EMS, road and bridge; sheriff won't seek question this fall
By Lia Salvatierra lia@ouraynews.com 
February 4, 2026
Ouray County leaders want to research and poll the public’s appetite for asking voters for more tax revenue, to raise additional money for the county’s Emergency Medical Services and the Road and Brid...
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Ridgway gets initial OK for $1.34M grant
By Lia Salvatierra lia@ouraynews.com 
February 4, 2026
Ridgway has received initial approval for a $1.34 million grant to help it explore an all-electric building code for new construction and help electrify municipal operations, to lower its carbon footp...
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Good for you! Uncompahgre STEAM Fair
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Good for you! Uncompahgre STEAM Fair
February 4, 2026
The “Good For You!” page is a place for reader-submitted photos illustrating community, celebrations and more. Want to submit a photo for publication? Here are some guidelines for submissions: - This ...
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