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GUNNISON While education has been the first approach to enforcing a county-wide mask mandate, local government leaders are putting business owners on ...

July 22, 2020

LOOKING BACK

YEARS AGO July 23,1970 - The fifth annual spraying for mosquito control in the Ridgway area was completed July zo with Jack Tanner of Tanner Flying Se...

July 22, 2020

Our freedoms are waning

Dear Editor: I see a similarity, do you? In zooz, the Taliban tore down statues and destroyed monuments; women were lashed for not covering their face...

July 22, 2020

Donât condemn the whole for actions of a few

Dear Editor: I’m a supporter of Black Lives Matter. I believe that most law enforcement people are honorable. I truly appreciate what they do. But the...

July 22, 2020

Be empathetic, compassionate

Dear Editor: Wow! We are certainly living through historic times. These past few months have not only taught me a lot about myself and how I deal with...

July 22, 2020

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CALENDAR

THURSDAY, JULY 16 MOVIE: “Swingers” at movie night at Courtyard 610, Ridgway. 8:30 p.m. $10. Reserve online. FRIDAY, JULY 17 THEATER: The Sherbino pre...

July 15, 2020

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POLICE LOG

The following is an excerpt of cases handled by the Ouray Police Department from July 7-14, 2020 July 7 Officer responded to a parking violation in th...

July 15, 2020

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NEWS BRIEFS

Jury trials resume on limited basis After being suspended for more than three months, jury trials have resumed on a limited basis in the Seventh Judic...

July 15, 2020

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AROUND THE REGION

GUNNISON It almost looked like a normal summer concert almost. About 100 people could be found at the I Bar Ranch Tuesday night seated at separate, so...

July 15, 2020

LOOKING BACK

50 YEARS AGO July 16, 1970 - Two children were seriously injured in a car-bicycle accident at u:55 a.m. Monday, four and eight-tenths miles north of O...

July 15, 2020

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County turns attention to prairie dogs at 4-H Center

County manager insists on controlling rodents despite pushback from commissioner

By Lia Salvatierra lia@ouraynews.com

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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Gym members decry removal of free weights

City cites structural issues, will pursue short-term fix

By Mike Wiggins mike@ouraynews.com

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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Town accepts grant to explore all-electric rules

By Lia Salvatierra lia@ouraynews.com

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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After hiatus, Ridgway to fly flag during Pride Month

By Lia Salvatierra lia@ouraynews.com

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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Library seeks money from city for expansion

State agency says local buy-in will improve chances of grant; council to consider funding request during fall budget talks

By Mike Wiggins mike@ouraynews.com

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...

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Remote-triggered avalanche in San Juan Mountains

First responders receive first COVID-19 vaccines