Dear Editor: I read with interest the front page article in last week's paper regarding mask wearing. I am writing because I work at a retail shop in ...
August 27, 2020
Dear Editor: I find the mask controversy somewhat interesting, including the display of emotional outburst by some folks. If wearing a mask to possibl...
August 27, 2020
Dear Editor: The lead article of your most-recent edition has within its opening paragraphs the use of the words "Nazi" and "SS" in reference to the p...
August 27, 2020
Dear Editor: Thank you for your article regarding the wearing of masks during this pandemic. I was surprised by some of the vitriol that was directed ...
August 27, 2020
Dear Editor: What a difference a year makes. With all of the uncertainty related to COVID-19, the experience of preparing our five kids for the first ...
August 27, 2020
Dear Editor: I found it disheartening, discouraging and disturbing to read last week's article, "Officials absorb flak over masks;' describing verbal ...
August 27, 2020
Obituaries
Kathleen May "Kay" PECK (Lair), age 97, formerly of Ouray passed away on Saturday, July 18, 2020 in Las Vegas, NV. Kay was born in Durango, Colorado o...
August 27, 2020
Covid
A woman in her 20s is the latest confirmed case of COVID-19 in Ouray County. The positive results came from a test for the active virus, and they foll...
August 25, 2020
Covid
Ouray County has announced an outbreak of COVID-19 cases, connected to a social gathering. At this time, five new cases related to the outbreak have b...
August 24, 2020
News
GUNNISON As Gunnison County health officials prepare for fall and winter, they are encouraging the public to consider having a seasonal influenza vacc...
August 20, 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...
