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Carl Gerhart Schwenk
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Carl Gerhart Schwenk
Dec. 20, 1936-Feb. 18, 2023 Carl Schwenk, age 86, of Ridgway, was born in West Reading, PA on Dec. 20, 1936. He was the second son of the late Wayland...
February 23, 2023
Ouray proposes big fee increase
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Ouray proposes big fee increase
Fees charged by the city of Ouray for everything from development and sign permits to short-term rental applications and inspections will increase sig...
February 20, 2023
And the winners are …
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And the winners are …
[tecnavia_gallery slug='and-the-winners-are-gallery' view='carousel']Another Best of Ouray County readers' choice awards is in the books! Thank you to...
February 15, 2023
Columns
OURAY COUNTY LOOKING BACK
February 17, 1972 - Ouray’s first condominium units will be built this spring. Construction will begin soon on the Krisken Chalets, 36 condominium uni...
February 15, 2023
Frances Lorene Talbert
Obituaries
Frances Lorene Talbert
Frances Lorene (Fournier) Talbert was born on the family ranch in Pleasant Valley in 1924 to Eugene and Gladys (Rudd) Fournier. Frances passed away Fe...
February 15, 2023
A FINE TIME AT WINE FEST
A FINE TIME AT WINE FEST
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February 15, 2023
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NEWS BRIEFS
Ridgway water outage planned tonight A water outage is planned Thursday night (Feb. 9) in Ridgway for customers located east of the river, for a const...
February 8, 2023
HOMECOMING HOOPS
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February 8, 2023
OUTCLIMBING THE COMPETITION
OUTCLIMBING THE COMPETITION
February 8, 2023
City takes ‘do as I say, not as I do’ approach to snow clearing
Dear Editor: After reading your article regarding the new snow shoveling code, I would like to offer some opinions and to pose some questions regardin...
February 8, 2023
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A christening for Cimarron Athletic Field
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A christening for Cimarron Athletic Field
March 18, 2026
The Cimarron Athletic Field at Ridgway Secondary School hosted its inaugural meet with the Ridgway Invite on March 14. Ridgway senior Sophia Forrest won the girls' 100-meter dash with a time of 13.19....
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Race pits experience against new perspective
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RIDGWAY MAYOR CANDIDATES
Race pits experience against new perspective
Clark proud of town's progress, aware of challenges
By Erin McIntyre erin@ouraynews.com 
March 18, 2026
Even after 14 years serving as Ridgway's mayor, John Clark still thinks there's work to be done. He's served seven terms. Every two years, when his seat comes up for election, folks ask him if he want...
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Mihelarakis advocates for creatives in first bid for office
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RIDGWAY MAYOR CANDIDATES
Mihelarakis advocates for creatives in first bid for office
By Lia Salvatierra lia@ouraynews.com 
March 18, 2026
Tia Mihelarakis believes the Ridgway Town Council deserves a leader with new perspectives — specifically those of creatives, renters and the younger generation. Mihelarakis, 34, is challenging Mayor J...
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Water leaders sound supply alarm
Record-low snowpack in San Juans, balmy temps portend meager runoff
By Mike Wiggins mike@ouraynews.com 
March 18, 2026
State water managers Tuesday painted a dire picture of record-low snowpack and abnormally warm temperatures this winter straining water supplies for Western Slope municipalities and agricultural produ...
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Ribbing focuses bid on sustainability
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RIDGWAY COUNCILOR CANDIDATES
Ribbing focuses bid on sustainability
By Erin McIntyre erin@ouraynews.com 
March 18, 2026
If you ask Sheridan Ribbing why she's running for town council, the answer is pretty simple. It's because Councilor Terry Schuyler decided not to run, and she's passionate about making sure a champion...
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