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Sandra Sue Smith
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Sandra Sue Smith
July 11, 1944-Feb. 19, 2023 Sandra Sue Smith, was born in Aurora, Colorado on July 11th, 1944. She graduated from Granby, Colorado, then married Thoma...
March 1, 2023
Aline ‘Ricky’ McDaniel
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Aline ‘Ricky’ McDaniel
Nov. 6, 1930-Feb. 26, 2023 Ricky was born in Rockford, IL, delivered by her physician father. She was predeceased by her parents, Dr. A. Howard Ericks...
March 1, 2023
RIDGWAY BOWS OUT, OURAY PLAYS ON IN BASKETBALL
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RIDGWAY BOWS OUT, OURAY PLAYS ON IN BASKETBALL
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March 1, 2023
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NEWS BRIEFS
Ouray County Social Services will help support seniors who are on fixed incomes receiving Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) funds, who ...
March 1, 2023
Columns
OURAY COUNTY LOOKING BACK
50 YEARS AGO March 1, 1973 - Personalities and tempers clashed a little last week throughout the Ridgway School District, but the boiling kettle appea...
March 1, 2023
Maria Rebecca Trujillo
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Maria Rebecca Trujillo
June 6, 1925-Feb. 21, 2023 Rebecca Trujillo, wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother passed away in the early morning of February 21, 2023. Sh...
March 1, 2023
CLIMBERS PLACE SECOND AT STATE
CLIMBERS PLACE SECOND AT STATE
March 1, 2023
Opinion
Tax on second homes a bad idea
Dear Editor: My wife and I have owned a home in Ridgway since 2004. We occupy our home approximately four to five months a year. The remainder of the ...
March 1, 2023
Opinion
Thanks — and no thanks — on raises
Dear Editor: A thank you to the Ouray City Council for not voting themselves raises. And I know that they do spend many unseen hours outside of the co...
March 1, 2023
CALENDAR & EVENTS
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CALENDAR & EVENTS
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 23 THEATER: "The Second City Swipes Right" presented by the Sherbino Theater, at the Wright Opera House, Ouray. 5:30 & 8:30 p....
February 23, 2023
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Field of dreams realized
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Field of dreams realized
Community celebrates opening of new $4 million athletic complex
By Erin McIntyre erin@ouraynews.com 
September 17, 2025
The runners pounded out miles on dirt trails, gravel roads and sidewalks ringing public parks. They launched themselves over hurdles in carpeted hallways of the school, sometimes crashing into the met...
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Ouray to ditch large downtown signs
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Ouray to ditch large downtown signs
Public pans signs as out of place, will review smaller prototypes
By Mike Wiggins mike@ouraynews.com 
September 17, 2025
The city of Ouray is prepared to scrap a series of new large signs installed this summer in the downtown core meant to direct drivers to various locations in favor of smaller signs, acceding to reside...
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Councilors: Ouray residents, company need to do better securing trash
By Mike Wiggins mike@ouraynews.com 
September 17, 2025
With bears loading up on calories in preparation for hibernation, some Ouray city councilors said they're looking for both residents and the city's trash services provider to do better to ensure bears...
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County looks to curb 2026 budget
Plan calls for 2.5% cost-of-living employee salary increase; sheriff pulls request for additional deputy
By Lia Salvatierra lia@ouraynews.com 
September 17, 2025
After years of growth, Ouray County leaders are working together to find ways to rein in or hold costs steady in 2026. During a special work session Tuesday, county officials looked at an early draft ...
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Ridgway may expand wildland fire operations
Fire district contemplates adding two positions, new engine
By Lia Salvatierra lia@ouraynews.com 
September 17, 2025
The Ridgway Fire Protection District is looking to expand its wildland firefighting capabilities by hiring two new positions and buying a new, top-tier wildland fire engine. Expanding the department’s...
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