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Ignore the distractions and concentrate on the road

Recently I was fortunate enough to travel to New Zealand. I tell you this not to make you envious (you should be though, it’s an amazing country), but...

March 11, 2020

Opinion

Bill seeks to tamp down health care costs

District 59 constituents are vocal, regularly letting me know how they think, and what I should do about it. By far, the issue concerning them most, g...

March 11, 2020

Letters: Ouray can learn from Montrose

Dear Editor: Thank you for excellent coverage of Ouray City Council meetings, especially letting us read actual quotes. I lived in Ouray many years an...

March 11, 2020

Town councilor grateful for time served

Dear Editor: After being elected for two terms as one of your town councilors, I have decided it is time to rededicate myself to different priorities ...

March 11, 2020

Superintendent created top-achieving culture

Dear Editor: I was shocked, disappointed, and saddened to read that the Ouray School Board fired Superintendent Scott Pankow. Having served on the Boa...

March 11, 2020

Is now the time to consolidate?

Dear Editor: The firing of Ouray School Superintendent Scott Pankow has created a window of opportunity for our county. I know this is a volatile topi...

March 11, 2020

Obituaries

Rodney Lee Cobb JD

Rodney Lee Cobb JD, age 74 of Ridgway, CO formerly of Chicago, IL, passed away on Wednesday February 26, 2020. He is survived by his beloved wife of 2...

March 11, 2020

News

State basketball tournament closed to fans

Fans planning on attending the state basketball playoffs – where the Ouray Boys basketball team is set to play vs. Kit Carson on Thursday – may want t...

March 11, 2020

LOOKING BACK

50 YEARS AGO March 5, 1970 - The East Riverside snow slide claimed another victim this week, just one day short of the date seven years ago when a min...

March 9, 2020

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AROUND THE REGION

GUNNISON City leaders this week approved a 24 percent rate increase for refuse services in the City of Gunnison. While that figure seems steep, the re...

March 5, 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