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A woman in her 50s has tested positive for coronavirus, bringing Ouray County's total number of cases to 12. This case was detected with a swab test f...

July 3, 2020

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AROUND THE REGION

GUNNISON For 69 years, the City of Gunnison has marked the Fourth of July with social gatherings and fireworks. While the tradition will continue this...

July 2, 2020

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NEWS BRIEFS

Ranch history museum opens The Ouray Cou nty Ranch History Museum is open for the season. The museum, located at 321 Sherman St., is open from 11 a.m....

July 2, 2020

Opinion

We must have zero tolerance for sexual violence

Dear Editor: On Aug. 6, john Warren, the owner of Red Mountain Brewing in Ouray, will be arraigned on three counts of sexual assault. He is alleged to...

July 2, 2020

A character who will be missed

Dear Editor: Hearing of the passing of Albert Adams last week makes me sad. Remembering Albert Adams makes me smile. What a character! For over 20 yea...

July 2, 2020

No desire for another 4 years

Dear Editor: Three and a half years ago my classmates and I watched as Donald Trump was inaugurated into office. I remember walking to the Capitol fee...

July 2, 2020

Obituaries

Richard Louis Spirek Jr.

Richard Louis Spirek Jr. (Dick) was born on July 10, 1938 in Chicago, Illinois to Richard Louis Spirek Sr. and Ruth E. (nee Schirmer) Spirek. He passe...

July 2, 2020

Obituaries

Mary Ellen (M-E) Spirek

Mary Ellen (M-E) (nee Ratajik) Spirek was born on February 19, 1940 in Chicago, Illinois to Walter A. Ratajik and Eleanor E. (nee Kestler) Ratajik. Sh...

July 2, 2020

Obituaries

Lynnda Rene Hess Watts

It is with great sadness that we say goodbye to our beloved family member, Lynnda Rene Hess Watts, who lost her hard-fought battle with cancer on June...

July 2, 2020

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FitzGerald to be removed from office in county’s first recall election

UPDATE as of 9:58 p.m. Ouray County Sheriff Lance FitzGerald has been ousted in a landslide – with 93 percent of voters opting to vote him out of offi...

June 30, 2020

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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

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

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

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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Remote-triggered avalanche in San Juan Mountains

First responders receive first COVID-19 vaccines