Dear Editor: No means no. Plain and simple. No fuzzy lines and no other meaning. Every time and in every way. Every. Single. Time. Cie Hoover Ouray
April 14, 2021
Dear Editor: In response to Mike's column about your two-year anniversary in Ouray County, I wanted to extended my thanks for y'all moving here and do...
April 14, 2021
Dear Editor: How would you feel if someone abused your mother or little sister? Obviously angry and upset. We feel these emotions because we love thes...
April 14, 2021
News
Ridgway Town Councilors will choose a new person to fill a vacancy on the board at tonight’s meeting, and they have four applicants to choose from. Th...
April 14, 2021
Covid
Ouray County Public Health is canceling its Johnson & Johnson vaccine clinics this week after two federal health agencies recommended pausing the...
April 13, 2021
News
GUNNISON Western Colorado University’s Board of Trustees ostensibly called a special meeting Tuesday to discuss the hiring of a discussion facilitator...
April 8, 2021
News
[tecnavia_gallery slug='hop-to-it-gallery' view='carousel']The Ouray Elks Lodge Easter egg hunt attracted more than 100 people to Fellin Park on Easte...
April 8, 2021
News
Family members of Dick and M-E Spirek stand in the pavilion dedicated to them last month at the north end of Hartwell Park in Ridgway. The Spireks, wh...
April 8, 2021
Opinion
50 YEARS AGO April 8, 1971 - The Ridgway Town Council had received a letter from Mr. and Mrs. Pastore requesting a public dance permit for the Fort Sm...
April 8, 2021
Covid
CALENDAR SUBMISSIONS A year ago, we ceased printing a calendar of events because, well, we went into lockdown and there were no events. For a few week...
April 8, 2021
Main, News...
Council votes unanimously to pursue legal action over enforcing land use code, long-term housing at hotel
March 27, 2026
The town of Ridgway is suing the owners of MTN Lodge, demanding they continue to pay lodging taxes while using their hotel as workforce housing over the next four years. The lawsuit comes after months...
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Mihelarakis, Clark focus on sustainability, economy
March 25, 2026
Seasoned insights squared off with fresh perspective during an election forum last week as both of Ridgway’s mayoral candidates answered questions centered on their approaches to sustainability and fo...
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Troxell claims council, administrator mishandled police department; sheriff offers to hire, train officers
March 25, 2026
The lone remaining sworn officer in the Ouray Police Department criticized city leaders Tuesday for their management of the latest round of turmoil within the department, claiming City Administrator M...
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March 25, 2026
Ridgway Town Council candidates split last week over whether they support the potential adoption of an all-electric building code for new development in town, one of several hot topics at a candidate ...
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County OKs amendment boosting reimbursement rate
March 25, 2026
The city of Ouray's tab for having Ouray County provide law enforcement services is growing. Ouray County commissioners on Tuesday approved an amendment to an intergovernmental agreement that will rai...
