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Liz Teitz

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Local impact of affordable housing funds still unclear
Millions of dollars for affordable housing efforts will become available to Colorado counties and municipalities later this year, a result of Proposit...
April 13, 2023
Ridgway pizzeria rolls up, heads for Delta
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Ridgway pizzeria rolls up, heads for Delta
John Lynch can easily rattle off the orders of his regulars at Panny’s Pizza: Ouray Police Chief John Wood, for example, orders 10 wings with a side o...
April 13, 2023
Ridgway board rejects disputed subdivision
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Ridgway board rejects disputed subdivision
[tecnavia_gallery slug='ridgway-board-rejects-disputed-subdivision-gallery-20230412-1327-390789' view='carousel']The Ridgway Planning Commission voted...
April 5, 2023
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Local mayors object to housing bill
Local mayors are pushing back against proposed legislation that would make major changes to land use rules in Colorado, though Ridgway and Ouray appea...
April 5, 2023
Pool heater sparked clubhouse fire
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Pool heater sparked clubhouse fire
The fire that destroyed the former Fairway Pines clubhouse in November started in a pool heater in a maintenance room, investigators determined. Accor...
March 30, 2023
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Builder offers town $500K for housing
The Ridgway Planning Commission will consider a controversial proposed subdivision for the third time next week, but with new conditions: the develope...
March 30, 2023
MAKING THE MUNDANE MAGICAL
MAKING THE MUNDANE MAGICAL
When she was deciding on a name for her new store in Ridgway, Tia Mihelarakis wanted something inviting that captured her love of fantasy, but left he...
March 30, 2023
Report: Clubhouse fire caused by pool heater
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Report: Clubhouse fire caused by pool heater
The fire that destroyed the former Fairway Pines clubhouse on Log Hill Mesa in November started in the maintenance room, according to Ouray County She...
March 28, 2023
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Courthouse HVAC problems escalate
Ouray County is planning to spend more than $60,000 on a forensic engineer to diagnose problems with the heating and cooling system in the courthouse,...
March 22, 2023
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Ridgway extends building moratorium
The town of Ridgway will continue its moratorium on most new development applications for another four months to allow time to complete revisions to i...
March 15, 2023
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A christening for Cimarron Athletic Field
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A christening for Cimarron Athletic Field
March 18, 2026
The Cimarron Athletic Field at Ridgway Secondary School hosted its inaugural meet with the Ridgway Invite on March 14. Ridgway senior Sophia Forrest won the girls' 100-meter dash with a time of 13.19....
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Race pits experience against new perspective
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RIDGWAY MAYOR CANDIDATES
Race pits experience against new perspective
Clark proud of town's progress, aware of challenges
By Erin McIntyre erin@ouraynews.com 
March 18, 2026
Even after 14 years serving as Ridgway's mayor, John Clark still thinks there's work to be done. He's served seven terms. Every two years, when his seat comes up for election, folks ask him if he want...
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Mihelarakis advocates for creatives in first bid for office
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RIDGWAY MAYOR CANDIDATES
Mihelarakis advocates for creatives in first bid for office
By Lia Salvatierra lia@ouraynews.com 
March 18, 2026
Tia Mihelarakis believes the Ridgway Town Council deserves a leader with new perspectives — specifically those of creatives, renters and the younger generation. Mihelarakis, 34, is challenging Mayor J...
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Water leaders sound supply alarm
Record-low snowpack in San Juans, balmy temps portend meager runoff
By Mike Wiggins mike@ouraynews.com 
March 18, 2026
State water managers Tuesday painted a dire picture of record-low snowpack and abnormally warm temperatures this winter straining water supplies for Western Slope municipalities and agricultural produ...
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Ribbing focuses bid on sustainability
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RIDGWAY COUNCILOR CANDIDATES
Ribbing focuses bid on sustainability
By Erin McIntyre erin@ouraynews.com 
March 18, 2026
If you ask Sheridan Ribbing why she's running for town council, the answer is pretty simple. It's because Councilor Terry Schuyler decided not to run, and she's passionate about making sure a champion...
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