As a child I remember my Dad, Fred Richandson, singing. My favorite was a song about two tough guys that got into a fight. Much to the delight of us b...
November 19, 2020
Dear Editor: Apparently the very conservative Scott Tipton was not far enough to the right for the people of the 3rd Congressional District. The peopl...
November 19, 2020
Dear Editor: Nov that the hospitals are nearly full, can we agree the everyone needs to be masked in public places? Just last week I was in the post o...
November 19, 2020
News
GUNNISON Early November is the halfway mark for Colorado’s big-game rifle hunting seasons, and Colorado Parks and Wildlife officials say that despite ...
November 12, 2020
Obituaries
Vernon Sessions Pleasant, Jr., age 66, passed away Tuesday, November 3, 2020 at Merit Health River Oaks in Flowood, MS. A memorial service will be pla...
November 12, 2020
News
The following is an excerpt cases handled by the Ouray Police Department Nov. 2-8. NOV. 2 Officer conducted a directed patrol of the Ouray School. Off...
November 12, 2020
News
Application process opens for homeownership opportunities in Ridgway Habitat for Humanity of the San Juans has opened the application process for two ...
November 12, 2020
Opinion
50 YEARS AGO November 12, 1970 - Called “the most intensive ecological study of its kind ever undertaken,” last week the Department of the Interior an...
November 12, 2020
Dear Editor: On Nov. 12, the day after we honor our nation’s veterans, I am joining Coloradans from across the state in a “Day of Action,” urging Cong...
November 12, 2020
Dear Editor: As an enthusiastic hiker, I would like to thank all those dedicated volunteers that have worked very hard to keep our local trails open, ...
November 12, 2020
Main, News...
County manager insists on controlling rodents despite pushback from commissioner
June 17, 2026
Ouray County will control the prairie dog population at the 4-H Event Center and Fairgrounds. Ouray County Manager Antonio Mendez said he has yet to decide on a method, but that the end goal is contro...
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City cites structural issues, will pursue short-term fix
June 17, 2026
The sudden removal of most of the free weights from the fitness center at the Ouray Hot Springs Pool has angered members who say the city eliminated one of the primary reasons they work out there. Cit...
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June 17, 2026
The Ridgway Town Council has decided it’s willing to take a chance on a grant-funded public process in pursuit of an all-electric building code for new construction. Councilors unanimously voted on Ju...
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June 17, 2026
Ridgway town councilors voted last week to fly the pride flag at Ridgway Town Hall for the remainder of Pride Month, after deciding not to last year. At a June 10 meeting, Councilor Polly Kroger reque...
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State agency says local buy-in will improve chances of grant; council to consider funding request during fall budget talks
June 17, 2026
The Ouray Library District has asked the city of Ouray to contribute $100,000 toward its expansion, hoping to pair it with other funding from local and state governments. In a June 2 letter, which als...
