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Politics aside, freedom of speech vital
Dear Editor: I am writing in response to the letter, “Hateful flag waver welcome to leave,” written by Tom Heffernan and published in the March 9 edit...
March 22, 2023
Letters
Short-term rentals an unfair scapegoat
Dear Editor: Short-term rentals are a touchy subject, but it is very personal to us. Oftentimes STRs are considered the “evil twin” that is to blame f...
March 22, 2023
Letters
Tourists help pay for Ouray’s big bills
Dear Editor: Because Ouray’s industry is tourism, it means it’s a place people want to come, not just to visit but to live. It allows us to have excel...
March 22, 2023
Columns
OURAY COUNTY LOOKING BACK
50 YEARS AGO March 22, 1973 - Voting for rain, snow or sunshine could someday be as commonplace as electing a president, senator or mayor. Campaigns w...
March 22, 2023
Letters
Problems with Amerigas date back years
Dear Editor: Several years ago we had Amerigas propane service on Log Hill. We had regular issues with getting propane delivered during the winter. Wh...
March 15, 2023
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NEWS BRIEFS
Ridgway and Ouray high school basketball athletes were honored with San Juan Basin League All- Conference awards after the end of the season. The foll...
March 15, 2023
Columns
OURAY COUNTY LOOKING BACK
50 YEARS AGO March 15, 1973 - Editorial: The March 6th news story from the Montrose Daily Press is reprinted, page five, this week, not for sympathy b...
March 15, 2023
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Town prepares for legal battle
By Erin McIntyre erin@ouraynews.com 
January 28, 2026
Ridgway retains attorney after MTN Lodge owners say they won't pay taxes on long-term worker housing The town of Ridgway has retained litigation attorneys from a Denver law firm, gearing up for a figh...
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County eyes budget cuts
By Lia Salvatierra lia@ouraynews.com 
January 28, 2026
Manager: Looking for ways to avoid cutting employees Ouray County leaders have loosely settled on wanting to cut $500,000 from the county’s 2026 budget, anticipating they will have more unexpected exp...
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Coroner seeks help with unclaimed body
January 28, 2026
Ouray County's coroner is seeking help finding friends of a man who was estranged from his family and died at a Ouray hotel. Quality Inn staff found William Curio Jr., who went by Billy, in his hotel ...
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