Dear Editor, As the City of Ouray is preparing to hire a new city administrator, I was thinking how influential that person can be and what a positive...
September 30, 2020
Dear Editor, As the population of Ouray County is expanding and growing, the need for a modern medical facility is more important than ever Keeping he...
September 30, 2020
Dear Editor, Even in the best of times, there are those within our community who cannot meet their nutritional needs fully without community support. ...
September 30, 2020
Dear Editor, The differences between Diane Mitsch-Bush and Lauren Boebert could not be greater or the stakes higher. Boebert is in way over her head, ...
September 30, 2020
Dear Editor, I am fortunate to be embedded in a cohort of three San Juan Mountain communities in Silverton, Ridgway and Ouray who have come together w...
September 30, 2020
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City administrator candidates’ meet-and-greet set for Friday Residents will have a chance to meet the three finalists for the Ouray city administrator...
September 24, 2020
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GUNNISON July was the largest revenue generating month in the history of Gunnison Valley’s lodging industry, another sign that the pandemic and the lo...
September 24, 2020
50 YEARS AGO September 24,1970 - Editorial: The Ouray City Council has voted to open the municipal swimming pool on a trial basis during the fall mont...
September 24, 2020
Ouray School runners Vinny Schierenberg (left) and Hayden Hart compete at the Ramble at the Reservoir cross country meet on Friday. Schierenberg and H...
September 24, 2020
Ad critical of Padgett was misinformed, mean-spirited Dear Editor, For you and any of your readers who were not here during the debates in the Board o...
September 24, 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...
