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Ride the Rockies canceled for 2020 Ouray County won’t have more than 2,000 cyclists coming through this summer, as Ride the Rockies’ 2020 event has be...

April 30, 2020

Covid

‘Safer at home’ phase loosens restrictions

Just because the statewide "stay at home" order expired on Sunday doesn't mean it's a free-for-all. That was the message from officials this week as t...

April 30, 2020

Opinion

Wolfe’s good deeds speak loudly

Dear Editor: COVID-19 makes it hard for sheriff's candidates to have physical exposure to the community. Without that exposure, we have to depend on w...

April 30, 2020

Second homeowners treated inferior

Dear Editor: It seems to me that people who have a second home in Ouray are considered second-class citizens as far as the Board of County Commissione...

April 30, 2020

Pool long overdue for improvements

Dear Editor: Conversation about Ouray pool and gym problems surface frequently among Ouray and Ridgway locals. The issues are repeatedly about cold po...

April 30, 2020

Commissioners, health director have acted responsibly with virus

Dear Editor: Thank you to the BOCC and Mr. Tanner Kingery, MPH (Public Health Director) for having the intelligence and courage to evaluate the data, ...

April 30, 2020

Covid

“Safer at Home” public health order issued, more details explained

The state has issued a detailed protocol with its newest health order introducing a "safer at home" transition from the previous "stay-at-home" order....

April 27, 2020

Covid

COVID Diaries: Shelter finds silver lining in response to pandemic, pivots approach to serving animals and humans alike

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April 26, 2020

Covid

Businesses navigate confusion over health orders as statewide stay-at-home order expires today

Local businesses are navigating layers of health orders from the state and county regarding when and how they can reopen, as the governor's statewide ...

April 26, 2020

Covid

Ride The Rockies canceled for 2020

Ouray County won't have more than 2,000 cyclists coming through this summer, as Ride the Rockies' 2020 event has been canceled. Event officials emaile...

April 24, 2020

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A christening for Cimarron Athletic Field

March 18, 2026

The Cimarron Athletic Field at Ridgway Secondary School hosted its inaugural meet with the Ridgway Invite on March 14. Ridgway senior Sophia Forrest won the girls' 100-meter dash with a time of 13.19....

Race pits experience against new perspective

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RIDGWAY MAYOR CANDIDATES

Race pits experience against new perspective

Clark proud of town's progress, aware of challenges

By Erin McIntyre erin@ouraynews.com

March 18, 2026

Even after 14 years serving as Ridgway's mayor, John Clark still thinks there's work to be done. He's served seven terms. Every two years, when his seat comes up for election, folks ask him if he want...

Mihelarakis advocates for creatives in first bid for office

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RIDGWAY MAYOR CANDIDATES

Mihelarakis advocates for creatives in first bid for office

By Lia Salvatierra lia@ouraynews.com

March 18, 2026

Tia Mihelarakis believes the Ridgway Town Council deserves a leader with new perspectives — specifically those of creatives, renters and the younger generation. Mihelarakis, 34, is challenging Mayor J...

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Water leaders sound supply alarm

Record-low snowpack in San Juans, balmy temps portend meager runoff

By Mike Wiggins mike@ouraynews.com

March 18, 2026

State water managers Tuesday painted a dire picture of record-low snowpack and abnormally warm temperatures this winter straining water supplies for Western Slope municipalities and agricultural produ...

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RIDGWAY COUNCILOR CANDIDATES

Ribbing focuses bid on sustainability

By Erin McIntyre erin@ouraynews.com

March 18, 2026

If you ask Sheridan Ribbing why she's running for town council, the answer is pretty simple. It's because Councilor Terry Schuyler decided not to run, and she's passionate about making sure a champion...

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Remote-triggered avalanche in San Juan Mountains

First responders receive first COVID-19 vaccines