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AROUND THE REGION
GUNNISON As winter approaches and COVID-19 cases increase, many restaurant owners are hoping for the best while preparing for the worst. Back Country ...
December 10, 2020
Opinion
LOOKING BACK
50 YEARS AGO December 10,1970 - Plans were made at the Ridgway Town Council meeting Monday night to build an ice-skating rink on school-owned property...
December 10, 2020
Thanks for the new ski trail
Dear Editor: To the landowners on upper County Road 5, thank you for the new ski trail parallel to the county road. It is a great improvement to ski, ...
December 10, 2020
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Ferrelli selected to serve on council
The Ridgway Town Council unanimously chose Angela Ferrelli on Wednesday night to fill the seat on the council vacated by Tessa Cheek last month. Five ...
December 9, 2020
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AROUND THE REGION
GUNNISON Winter trailheads get busier each year. COVID led to a surge in backcountry use. Both of these notions are wrong, according to a study presen...
December 3, 2020
Opinion
LOOKING BACK
50 YEARS AGO December 3,1970 - Two men were seriously hurt in an accident at the Camp Bird Mine, about 5 p.m. Wednesday last week, when an ore slab of...
December 3, 2020
We all want the same thing for community
Dear Editor: I’m writing today to address those who believe that the pandemic isn’t real, or that things like mask mandates and business restrictions ...
December 3, 2020
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AROUND THE REGION
GUNNISON A construction site slipup in the National Park Service’s Cimarron Campground severed Gunnison and Hinsdale counties’ only telecommunications...
November 25, 2020
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Town to sue MTN Lodge owners
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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...
Sergeant slams city leaders
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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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