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
Main, News...
County manager insists on controlling rodents despite pushback from commissioner
June 17, 2026
Ouray County will control the prairie dog population at the 4-H Event Center and Fairgrounds. Ouray County Manager Antonio Mendez said he has yet to decide on a method, but that the end goal is contro...
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City cites structural issues, will pursue short-term fix
June 17, 2026
The sudden removal of most of the free weights from the fitness center at the Ouray Hot Springs Pool has angered members who say the city eliminated one of the primary reasons they work out there. Cit...
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June 17, 2026
The Ridgway Town Council has decided it’s willing to take a chance on a grant-funded public process in pursuit of an all-electric building code for new construction. Councilors unanimously voted on Ju...
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June 17, 2026
Ridgway town councilors voted last week to fly the pride flag at Ridgway Town Hall for the remainder of Pride Month, after deciding not to last year. At a June 10 meeting, Councilor Polly Kroger reque...
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State agency says local buy-in will improve chances of grant; council to consider funding request during fall budget talks
June 17, 2026
The Ouray Library District has asked the city of Ouray to contribute $100,000 toward its expansion, hoping to pair it with other funding from local and state governments. In a June 2 letter, which als...
