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New Ridgway store goes to the dogs
New Ridgway store goes to the dogs
[tecnavia_gallery slug='new-ridgway-store-goes-to-the-dogs-gallery' view='carousel']It all started with homemade dog treats. Michelle Porter Karki own...
February 23, 2023
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Ridgway hunting for revenue for affordable housing
The Ridgway Town Council is considering possible revenue streams for affordable housing efforts, including a short-term rental tax similar to Ouray’s ...
February 15, 2023
Propane customers left out in the cold
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Propane customers left out in the cold
When his propane-fueled stove went out the day before Thanksgiving, Tate Rogers didn’t think much of it at first. “I just kind of blew it off,” he sai...
February 15, 2023
RECREATING RIDGWAY’S RAILROAD HISTORY
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RECREATING RIDGWAY’S RAILROAD HISTORY
[tecnavia_gallery slug='recreating-ridgways-railroad-history-gallery' view='carousel'] Editor's note: This is the latest in an occasional feature we p...
February 8, 2023
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Board stymies subdivision application again
The Ridgway Planning Commission issued another continuance to developers of a controversial proposed subdivision in Vista Terrace, citing ongoing conc...
February 2, 2023
Nonprofit recruiting child care providers
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Nonprofit recruiting child care providers
Bright Futures, the regional early childhood council, is recruiting potential child care providers in partnership with an upcoming affordable housing ...
February 2, 2023
Has Ouray’s rental tax wounded tourism? The answer is complicated – and unclear
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Has Ouray’s rental tax wounded tourism? The answer is complicated – and unclear
In August 2021, Mary Beth Miles stood before the Ouray City Council and urged them not to ask voters to approve a 15% excise tax on short-term rentals...
February 2, 2023
County’s only pharmacy to close
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County’s only pharmacy to close
Stacie’s Apothecary Shoppe, the only pharmacy in Ouray County, will close Jan. 31 due to staffing challenges. Stacie and Jacob Veatch, who opened the ...
January 25, 2023
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Ridgway clinic merger issues linger
After months of “pretty major hiccups,” including issues with electronic health records, prescriptions and communication, Dr. Joel Gates said the merg...
January 18, 2023
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Voyager expands, adds after-preschool care
Voyager Youth Program launched after-school care in Ridgway for children as young as 3 last week, expanding their offerings and responding to a child ...
January 18, 2023
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September 3, 2025
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Senator gets earful from local leaders
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Senator gets earful from local leaders
In face of funding turmoil, Hickenlooper urges officials to find creative solutions
By Lia Salvatierra lia@ouraynews.com 
September 3, 2025
U.S. Sen. John Hickenlooper encouraged local nonprofit leaders and public officials to persevere, find ways to do more with less money and look for opportunities to change systems during a visit to Ou...
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Reality varies from initial vision
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SPACE TO CREATE: THREE YEARS LATER
Reality varies from initial vision
Is Ouray County's first affordable housing project a success? It depends on who you ask.
By Lia Salvatierra lia@ouraynews.com 
September 3, 2025
Three years after Space to Create opened in Ridgway, Ouray County’s affordable housing guinea pig is a bit of a mixed bag for residents and the public. The 30-unit apartment building on Clinton Street...
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Two vying for Ouray mayor; one seeking council
By Mike Wiggins 
September 3, 2025
There will be some new faces in new places on the Ouray City Council by the end of this year. City councilors Tamara Gulde and Michael Underwood will square off to replace Mayor Ethan Funk during the ...
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Ridgway adopts policy to limit info provided to ICE
September 3, 2025
The Ridgway School District has adopted a policy protecting the information of students, parents, relatives and guardians in situations concerning federal immigration enforcement. Ridgway Superintende...
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