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Candida Gold
Obituaries
Candida Gold
Our community lost a dear friend and light this past week. Candida Gold passed away peacefully surrounded by loving care at HopeWest in Grand Junction...
March 11, 2021
News
AROUND THE REGION
GUNNISON Two Western Colorado University donors sent statements to faculty in support of President Greg Salsbury as university instructors continue to...
March 11, 2021
News
NEWS BRIEFS
Ridgway Elementary School has selected a new principal — Heidi Hanssen. Hanssen was selected from a panel of four finalists this week, after interview...
March 11, 2021
Opinion
LOOKING BACK
50 YEARS AGO March 11, 1971 - Low numbers of deer and an elk population that is not increasing as fast as the elk hunting pressure were the basic cons...
March 11, 2021
Raymond Albert Markey
Obituaries
Raymond Albert Markey
Raymond Albert Markey died of natural causes at his home in Ouray, Colorado on February 19, 2021. Ray was born to Arthur Markey and Inez (Kauffman) Ma...
March 4, 2021
Bruce Osenberg
Obituaries
Bruce Osenberg
Bruce it Osenberg, 82, peacefully made his way to heaven on Feb. 21, with loved ones at his side. His beloved dog Cassie Joy was also close by. Bruce ...
March 4, 2021
News
Former Ouray ranger returns to GMUG
A former Ouray District ranger has returned to the Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests as the agency’s new public services staff off...
March 4, 2021
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‘I did it for the animals’
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‘I did it for the animals’
Continuing a tradition she started more than 20 years ago, Ridgway's Dana Ivers partners with land trust to shield 170 acres from development
By Lia Salvatierra lia@ouraynews.com 
November 12, 2025
Dodging prairie dog holes, Dana Ivers walked through her roughly 170-acre property on the southern side of Ridgway, admiring the sound and clear color of snowmelt rushing through ditches and into her ...
Judge delays sex assault trial again
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Judge delays sex assault trial again
Over objections to another holdup, defense says DNA expert not available in January
By Mike Wiggins mike@ouraynews.com 
November 12, 2025
The trial for one of three men accused of sexually assaulting a 17-year-old girl in Ouray County in 2023 has been postponed for a second time. Seventh Judicial Chief District Judge Cory Jackson agreed...
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Ouray to pursue 24-hour police coverage
Interim chief suggests change after council OKs response time policy that could impact his job status
By Mike Wiggins mike@ouraynews.com 
November 12, 2025
Ouray’s interim police chief will explore implementing around-the-clock police coverage, a significant change aimed at nullifying a new policy the city council adopted last week that could otherwise m...
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LETTER TO THE EDITOR
SMPA’s rate structure is regressive
By Dear Editor: 
November 12, 2025
Concerning the proposed San Miguel Power Association rate increase: Has the recent peak/off-peak rate structure worked to reduce the demand charge from Tri-State Generation and Transmission Associatio...
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