Dear Editor: “Here’s a dime, call somebody who cares!” Is this the new motto for Ridgway? Last Thursday we went into the Conoco station and found the ...
August 5, 2020
Obituaries
A “celebration of life” service will be held on Saturday, August 22 at i p.m. at Grace Community Church, 16731 Woodgate Road, in Montrose. Use the Sou...
August 5, 2020
Covid
A woman visiting from Texas back in July is the latest person confirmed to have had coronavirus with a test performed here in Ouray County. Though her...
August 5, 2020
News
GUNNISON A Gunnison County Sheriff’s deputy has been placed on paid administrative leave pending the outcome of an investigation into his social media...
July 29, 2020
News
Identity of man found dead at reservoir remains unknown The identity of an 82-year-old Montrose County man who was found dead at Ridgway Reservoir on ...
July 29, 2020
50 YEARS AGO July 3o, 1970 - A 2-year-old child was hit by a car and reportedly dragged under it at Rotary Park campground Monday morning. No details ...
July 29, 2020
Dear Editor: I would like to offer the following statement in response to Steven Scheu’s (”Our freedoms are waning”) disturbing analogy: The Taliban l...
July 29, 2020
Dear Editor: I feel a special closeness to “superhero” John Lewis because of similar age and very different but interrelated careers. We know a lot no...
July 29, 2020
Dear Editor: On behalf of the Ridgway Parks Committee, the Town of Ridgway and all the residents and visitors who have benefitted from the enjoyment o...
July 29, 2020
News
Mudslides have forced the closure of several routes in the area on Monday afternoon, after days of significant precipitation in Ouray County. U.S. 550...
July 27, 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...
