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Joseph A. ‘Joe’ Rogers, 71, died Jan. 9, 2021, at Montrose Memorial Hospital, from a cardiac event. Joe was born Mar. 18, 1949 in Pueblo, CO, to Josep...

March 25, 2021

News

AROUND THE REGION

GUNNISON Following the faculty referendum on whether Greg Salsbury should remain president at Western Colorado University, the Board of Trustees large...

March 25, 2021

Opinion

LOOKING BACK

50 YEARS AGO March 25, 1971 - Editorial: How come in these days of environmental concern, the cretinous “all terrain” adult toys continue to be manufa...

March 25, 2021

Libraries: Far more than book lenders

Dear Editor: It’s more than books on a shelf. I salute Liz Teitz’s article “A new chapter for Ouray library” in that it identified what an amazing res...

March 25, 2021

Thanks, congrats to Lupita’s owner

Dear Editor, After 30-plus years as Ridgway's greeting card/ unique gift/local art and craft headquarters, Lupita has decided it's time for her to clo...

March 25, 2021

Covid

Ouray County moves to green level on COVID dial

Ouray County has been given the green light to operate most businesses and events at full capacity, the first time in a year this has happened. State ...

March 24, 2021

Opinion

LOOKING BACK

50 YEARS AGO March 18, 1971 - It may or may not be true, as some country folk claim, that America’s growing army of snowmobile enthusiasts is comprise...

March 18, 2021

A new level of blaming the messenger

Dear Editor: Blaming the messenger is a cherished American tradition, especially when the press raises uncomfortable questions and demands that public...

March 18, 2021

Workers owed a debt of gratitude

Dear Editor: We owe a debt of gratitude to Ouray County’s public health officials who’ve worked tirelessly for over a year now, ensuring that our scho...

March 18, 2021

Obituaries

Janice Mayfield

Janice Mayfield at age 91 passed away in her Montrose, Colorado home on March 5, 2021. After a long bout with COPD, she suffered a seizure a week befo...

March 11, 2021

Main, News...

Town to sue MTN Lodge owners

Council votes unanimously to pursue legal action over enforcing land use code, long-term housing at hotel

By LIA SALVATIERRA

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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Ridgway council candidates discuss issues at forum

Mihelarakis, Clark focus on sustainability, economy

By Lia Salvatierra lia@ouraynews.com

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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Sergeant slams city leaders

Troxell claims council, administrator mishandled police department; sheriff offers to hire, train officers

By Mike Wiggins mike@ouraynews.com

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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Views vary on electric building code, other issues

By Mike Wiggins mike@ouraynews.com

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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City’s cost for police services climbing

County OKs amendment boosting reimbursement rate

By By Lia Salvatierra and Mike Wiggins lia@ouraynews.com mike@ouraynews.com

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...

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Remote-triggered avalanche in San Juan Mountains

First responders receive first COVID-19 vaccines