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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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Town to sue MTN Lodge owners
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Town to sue MTN Lodge owners
Council votes unanimously to pursue legal action over enforcing land use code, long-term housing at hotel
By LIA SALVATIERRA 
March 27, 2026
The town of Ridgway is suing the owners of MTN Lodge, demanding they continue to pay lodging taxes while using their hotel as workforce housing over the next four years. The lawsuit comes after months...
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Ridgway council candidates discuss issues at forum
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Ridgway council candidates discuss issues at forum
Mihelarakis, Clark focus on sustainability, economy
By Lia Salvatierra lia@ouraynews.com 
March 25, 2026
Seasoned insights squared off with fresh perspective during an election forum last week as both of Ridgway’s mayoral candidates answered questions centered on their approaches to sustainability and fo...
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Sergeant slams city leaders
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Sergeant slams city leaders
Troxell claims council, administrator mishandled police department; sheriff offers to hire, train officers
By Mike Wiggins mike@ouraynews.com 
March 25, 2026
The lone remaining sworn officer in the Ouray Police Department criticized city leaders Tuesday for their management of the latest round of turmoil within the department, claiming City Administrator M...
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Views vary on electric building code, other issues
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Views vary on electric building code, other issues
By Mike Wiggins mike@ouraynews.com 
March 25, 2026
Ridgway Town Council candidates split last week over whether they support the potential adoption of an all-electric building code for new development in town, one of several hot topics at a candidate ...
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City’s cost for police services climbing
County OKs amendment boosting reimbursement rate
By By Lia Salvatierra and Mike Wiggins lia@ouraynews.com mike@ouraynews.com 
March 25, 2026
The city of Ouray's tab for having Ouray County provide law enforcement services is growing. Ouray County commissioners on Tuesday approved an amendment to an intergovernmental agreement that will rai...
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