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Forest Service eyes Atlas Mill cleanup
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Forest Service eyes Atlas Mill cleanup
Federal forest officials are looking to partner with conservation groups and others on a project to remove contaminated mine tailings from the Atlas M...
March 5, 2020
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Gulf remains between city, tourism office
The Ouray City Council on Monday officially awarded one-year contracts to the Ouray Tourism Office to manage the Visitors’ Center and market the town ...
March 5, 2020
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Council to interview 4 for interim manager
Ouray city councilors will interview four candidates for the interim city administrator job, hoping they can select an experienced leader who will gui...
March 5, 2020
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Council pivots to replace manager
The Ouray City Council is moving quickly to find a replacement for City Administrator Justin Perry. Councilors agreed in a special meeting on Feb. 20 ...
February 27, 2020
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Bill seeks to offer lifeline to search and rescue crews
Before moving his family to Ouray 11 years ago, Tim Pasek served in the U.S. Coast Guard and participated first-hand in well-funded search and rescue ...
February 27, 2020
Laundromat back in the fold
Laundromat back in the fold
Jason and Amber Perkins have wanted to open a laundromat to the public since they bought the Ouray RV Park and Cabins in 2015. But city officials at t...
February 27, 2020
SMPA to benefit from renewable plan
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SMPA to benefit from renewable plan
Tri-State Generation and Transmission Association’s recent announcement that it will build a series of solar and wind projects to help replace the pow...
February 12, 2020
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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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