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Stop with the anti-mask bullying
Dear Editor: To all the graying, older, white guys seeking to enlighten women and children working minimum wage jobs in retail stores about mask weari...
July 15, 2020
Prior chants raise questions about BLM
Dear Editor: The most significant men in my life have all had honor able careers in the military or law enforcement. They spent years keeping America ...
July 15, 2020
Nancy L. Price
Obituaries
Nancy L. Price
Nancy L. Price, 89, died on Sunday, July 5 in Grand Junction after a brief illness. Nancy was born in 1931 in Los Angeles, CA to the late Roland and M...
July 15, 2020
Daniel Shane Hudson
Obituaries
Daniel Shane Hudson
On the morning of July 5, 2020, our beloved father, brother, husband and caretaker left his earthly home. Daniel was born to Lynn and Michael Hudson i...
July 15, 2020
I’m here, and I’m ready to tell your stories
Opinion
I’m here, and I’m ready to tell your stories
I spent most of my first week in Ouray County walking around wide-eyed, overwhelmed by how stunning it is, unable to believe I could somehow, actually...
July 15, 2020
News
AROUND THE REGION
GUNNISON The ire of Gunnison Valley second homeowners over restrictions imposed during the emergency response to the COVID-19 pandemic has led to the ...
July 8, 2020
CALENDAR
FRIDAY, JULY 10 LIVE MUSIC: David Nunn at the Courtyard at 610 in Ridgway. Two 90 minute seatings available at 5:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. $10, reserve on...
July 8, 2020
Opinion
We’re the messenger, not the message
The coronavirus pandemic ensured there were no officially sanctioned city events in Ouray last weekend, but it turns out there were fireworks of a dif...
July 8, 2020
LOOKING BACK
50 YEARS AGO July 9,1970 - Letter to the Editor: Today I have been informed that my sons, ages 11 and 13 cannot operate a power lawn mower, outside of...
July 8, 2020
Why no flags?
Dear Editor: My wife and I are totally disgusted by the complete lack of U.S. flags being displayed on July 4 in the town of Ridgway! What is wrong wi...
July 8, 2020
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Town to sue MTN Lodge owners
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Town to sue MTN Lodge owners
Council votes unanimously to pursue legal action over enforcing land use code, long-term housing at hotel
By LIA SALVATIERRA 
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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Ridgway council candidates discuss issues at forum
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Ridgway council candidates discuss issues at forum
Mihelarakis, Clark focus on sustainability, economy
By Lia Salvatierra lia@ouraynews.com 
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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Sergeant slams city leaders
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Sergeant slams city leaders
Troxell claims council, administrator mishandled police department; sheriff offers to hire, train officers
By Mike Wiggins mike@ouraynews.com 
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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Views vary on electric building code, other issues
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Views vary on electric building code, other issues
By Mike Wiggins mike@ouraynews.com 
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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City’s cost for police services climbing
County OKs amendment boosting reimbursement rate
By By Lia Salvatierra and Mike Wiggins lia@ouraynews.com mike@ouraynews.com 
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...
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