Dear Editor, A letter was recently published stating that by having three Ds (Democrats) on the county commission we, the people, would be best served...
October 22, 2020
News
UPDATE 5:30 p.m. TUESDAY 10/20 The San Juan National Forest has officially closed down access to all forest lands from Ophir Pass Road to the south ri...
October 20, 2020
Covid
An 89-year-old woman who lived in Ouray County and tested positive for COVID-19 on Oct. 17 has reportedly died. This is the third COVID-19 related dea...
October 19, 2020
News
GUNNISON Originally from Fort Worth, Texas, Morgan and Marcus Qualls listed their house in the Lone Star State for sale this week. While they love the...
October 15, 2020
News
Ouray County reports 3 new cases of COVID-19 Two more Ouray County residents have tested positive for COVID-19 in the last week, while a third person ...
October 15, 2020
Opinion
50 YEARS AGO October 15,197o - The spark of life breathed back into narrow gauge railroading in the Rocky Mountain West earlier this year is beginning...
October 15, 2020
Opinion
Dear Editor: One of the leading issues in this election is the economy. Trump often brags that he has been responsible for the greatest economy in the...
October 15, 2020
Opinion
Dear Editor: We agree there are benefits to having medical providers in Ouray County. We also understand that the medical provider at Mountain Medical...
October 15, 2020
Opinion
Dear Editor, We are part of the Ouray County bi-partisan elections team responsible for processing your ballots. We are well-trained, and are required...
October 15, 2020
News
Plea delayed for brew pub owner A local brewpub owner accused of sexual assault has had his plea hearing postponed for a third time. John Warren’s lat...
October 7, 2020
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Council votes unanimously to pursue legal action over enforcing land use code, long-term housing at hotel
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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Mihelarakis, Clark focus on sustainability, economy
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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Troxell claims council, administrator mishandled police department; sheriff offers to hire, train officers
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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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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County OKs amendment boosting reimbursement rate
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...
