[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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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
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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
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[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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The Ridgway Planning Commission issued another continuance to developers of a controversial proposed subdivision in Vista Terrace, citing ongoing conc...
February 2, 2023
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Bright Futures, the regional early childhood council, is recruiting potential child care providers in partnership with an upcoming affordable housing ...
February 2, 2023
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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
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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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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 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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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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A year after two daycares opened within affordable housing development, builder looks to replicate template in three other cities
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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After commissioner claims 'toxicity,' manager says 4-H, courthouse spaces safe to use
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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State grant allows county to add sixth ranger to patrol backcountry, focus on safety, education
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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Election to represent Ridgway, Log Hill contested for first time since 2014
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...
