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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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County turns attention to prairie dogs at 4-H Center
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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
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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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