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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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No-idling ordinance stalls after months of debate
By LIA SALVATIERRA 
May 14, 2026
“Idle-Free Ridgway” remains a motto, rather than a rule after the town council voted down final approval for an anti-idling ordinance that drew zealous support and opposition over the past five months...
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Ouray childcare model a blueprint for others
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Ouray childcare model a blueprint for others
A year after two daycares opened within affordable housing development, builder looks to replicate template in three other cities
By Lia Salvatierra lia@ouraynews.com 
May 13, 2026
The solution to the statewide childcare shortage might be here in Ouray County, where a blueprint for building childcare-ready affordable homes was drafted. It’s been a little more than a year since t...
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County tests: No mold problem in meeting rooms
After commissioner claims 'toxicity,' manager says 4-H, courthouse spaces safe to use
By Lia Salvatierra lia@ouraynews.com 
May 13, 2026
Ouray County commissioner meeting rooms don’t have a mold problem, according to testing ordered after Commissioner Lynn Padgett said the facilities caused her to feel sick and used it as justification...
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Beefed-up alpine ranger program returns
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Beefed-up alpine ranger program returns
State grant allows county to add sixth ranger to patrol backcountry, focus on safety, education
By Lia Salvatierra lia@ouraynews.com 
May 13, 2026
Ouray County’s alpine ranger program is back and bigger this year with the help of a state grant. The public will see alpine rangers patrolling areas including Yankee Boy Basin, Imogene Pass and the A...
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Two candidates vie for seat on San Miguel Power board
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Two candidates vie for seat on San Miguel Power board
Election to represent Ridgway, Log Hill contested for first time since 2014
By Lia Salvatierra lia@ouraynews.com 
May 13, 2026
For the first time in more than a decade, there’s a contested election for the District 6 seat on the San Miguel Power Association board of directors, representing all of Ridgway, much of Log Hill and...
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