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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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...
