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Ridgway rental tax discussions rife with misperceptions
Dear Editor: As owner/operators of two of Ridgway’s longest running short-term rentals (STRs), we were shocked to learn at the March 8 Town Council me...
March 15, 2023
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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
County to test new alert system
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County to test new alert system
Don't be alarmed – Ouray County will be testing its new alert system for the first time on Wednesday evening. Anyone signed up for Ouray County Alerts...
March 14, 2023
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NEWS BRIEFS
River Park overdose ruled accidental A 42-year-old woman who died at a River Park home in Ridgway in January died from an overdose of alcohol and mult...
March 8, 2023
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OURAY COUNTY LOOKING BACK
50 YEARS AGO March 8, 1973 - Police Blotter: Feb. 26— Terry Kishbaugh reported six boards broken out at the Ouray bathhouse. March 2—Al McCoy reported...
March 8, 2023
RACE OFFERS CURE FOR CABIN FEVER
RACE OFFERS CURE FOR CABIN FEVER
March 8, 2023
STUDENTS’ KINDNESS HELPS CLOTHE OTHERS
STUDENTS’ KINDNESS HELPS CLOTHE OTHERS
March 8, 2023
Second homeowner hardly victimized by tax
Dear Editor: In response to Mr. Sears from Tampa, Florida, in his letter to the editor on “Tax on second homes bad idea”: First, thanks for the local ...
March 8, 2023
Hateful flag waver welcome to leave
Dear Editor: My wife and I were passing through Colona recently and observed a flag flying with the following words: “Jo and Ho have got to go.” Appar...
March 8, 2023
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Ice climber dies after rescue
An ice climber who was found unconscious and not breathing Feb. 24 at the Ouray Ice Park has died. Ryan Wong, 27, of Fort Collins, died at St. Mary's ...
March 3, 2023
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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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