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Lawman William Jasper ‘Jesse’ Benton: ‘The right man in the right place’
Lawman William Jasper ‘Jesse’ Benton: ‘The right man in the right place’
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June 17, 2020
LOOKING BACK
50 YEARS AGO June 18,1970 - The 54-member Colorado Environmental Commission will begin work on a two-year study aimed at preserving the environment of...
June 17, 2020
Thanks for tuning in
Dear Editor, We at Mountain Chill Radio would like to express our gratitude to the Ouray County community for tuning into our simulcast and COVID-19 c...
June 17, 2020
Wolfe a proven leader
Dear Editor: Compliments on your recent article, “Marketing contractor worked behind scenes with mayor” Such a comprehensive article certainly leaves ...
June 17, 2020
Protest support amazing
Dear Editor: As many residents are aware, there was a protest for Black Lives Matter in Fellin Park on Thursday, June 4. Jordan Leo and I were the coo...
June 17, 2020
Perry the man for the job
Dear Editor: Justin Perry has demonstrated his commitment to the city, chief of police for five years and as city administrator. He now wants to serve...
June 17, 2020
Tragic event illuminates compassion of Ridgway
Dear Editor: I live in a very nice village. Thirty years ago I was a tour guide in Europe leading groups of motorcyclists through the Alps in seven co...
June 17, 2020
Mayor should clarify comment
Dear Editor: The purpose of this letter from the Ouray Chamber Resort Association Board is a response to Mayor Greg Nelson’s recent accusations about ...
June 17, 2020
Trust in Ouray City Council remains an issue
Dear Editor: It deeply concerns me how the current Ouray City Council is conducting public business, examples of which were factually reported in the ...
June 17, 2020
Illuminating answers at forum secure vote for Perry
Dear Editor, Last week, I listened to the Ouray County public forum between sheriff candidates Justin Perry and Ted Wolfe. While both men clearly care...
June 17, 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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