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Opinion
LOOKING BACK
50 YEARS AGO October 22, 1970 -The Ouray County Sheriff's Office has been plagued with numerous trespass and night-poaching complaints from ranchers a...
October 22, 2020
Tax increase for medical center building is reasonable
Dear Editor, In 2000, voters secured the future of medical services for Ouray County residents when approving the establishment of the Regional Servic...
October 22, 2020
County should close roads leading to forest
Dear Editor: As outlandish as it may sound to some I am writing to garner support to plead with the county commissioners to close all county roads lea...
October 22, 2020
Integrity Project messaging full of lies, fearmongering
Dear Editor, The Ouray County Integrity Project, in ads, mailers, and on Facebook, continues to fearmonger and spread lies about me, trying to paint m...
October 22, 2020
Don’t be fooled by smear campaign – vote for Padgett
Dear Editor, Remember when Ridgway was a small town with a brand new stoplight? Most everybody knew everybody else. Sure, we had differences of opinio...
October 22, 2020
Election topics alternately encouraging, disheartening
Dear Editor, I write for two issues: one has me gratified with the county and its people where I live and the other issue is disheartening. First, the...
October 22, 2020
Liberals show ignorance
Dear Editor: I am amazed that "progressive liberals" are so willing to publicly display their biased ignorance in letters to the editor in this newspa...
October 22, 2020
Group that professes to want transparency lacking in it
Dear Editor, I have followed with interest the dirty tricks of the so-called Ouray County Integrity Project smearing the good character of Lynn Padget...
October 22, 2020
A voice for small business, Harris the right choice for HD59
Dear Editor: Ouray County has a great option this fall to vote for Marilyn Harris as the representative to Colorado House District 59. Marilyn is a vo...
October 22, 2020
River District mill levy important to Ouray County’s future
Dear Editor, Please support ballot initiative 7A - it is important to the future of Ouray County. The Colorado River District was formed in 1937 to pr...
October 22, 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...
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Ridgway council candidates discuss issues at forum
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Ridgway council candidates discuss issues at forum
Mihelarakis, Clark focus on sustainability, economy
By Lia Salvatierra lia@ouraynews.com 
March 25, 2026
Seasoned insights squared off with fresh perspective during an election forum last week as both of Ridgway’s mayoral candidates answered questions centered on their approaches to sustainability and fo...
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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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Views vary on electric building code, other issues
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Views vary on electric building code, other issues
By Mike Wiggins mike@ouraynews.com 
March 25, 2026
Ridgway Town Council candidates split last week over whether they support the potential adoption of an all-electric building code for new development in town, one of several hot topics at a candidate ...
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City’s cost for police services climbing
County OKs amendment boosting reimbursement rate
By By Lia Salvatierra and Mike Wiggins lia@ouraynews.com mike@ouraynews.com 
March 25, 2026
The city of Ouray's tab for having Ouray County provide law enforcement services is growing. Ouray County commissioners on Tuesday approved an amendment to an intergovernmental agreement that will rai...
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