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AROUND THE REGION
GUNNISON It could be an issue more controversial than the presidential election. Colorado voters likely will be asked in November 2020 if they want wo...
January 8, 2020
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NEWS BRIEFS
Wildlife area in Ouray County closed until spring Billy Creek State Wildlife Area is closed until April 30, to protect big game animals. The area, bet...
January 8, 2020
Poet’s Corner: Kelvin Kent
Poet’s Corner: Kelvin Kent
POET'S CORNER It is my pleasure this month to introduce readers to a poem by Kelvin Kent. Kelvin has led a varied and adventurous life involving three...
January 8, 2020
OURAY COUNTY LOOKING BACK
50 YEARS AGO January 8, 1970 - “Your percentages aren’t important; we just don’t want even one more inch of snow than nature will give us.” That remar...
January 8, 2020
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NEWS BRIEFS
GUNNISON Proponents for two high school sports who have long advocated for their addition in Gunnison Watershed RE1J schools have reason to celebrate....
January 1, 2020
The farm animals are doing just fine, thank you
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The farm animals are doing just fine, thank you
ERIN STADELMAN As I look outside the window today, the snow is falling ever so slightly. It is just enough to cover up the dirt of the driveway and ma...
January 1, 2020
LOOKING BACK
OURAY COUNTY 50 YEARS AGO January 1,1970 - Letter to the Editor: We have been following with great interest your articles on the “cloud seeding” progr...
January 1, 2020
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Putting numbers to a new school finance formula could prove challenging for state
STATE OF COLORADO week plugging numbers into a proposed new school finance formula, squinting at a projection of a computer model to determine “whose ...
December 23, 2019
Optimism reigns at ice park amid grim climate forecast
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Optimism reigns at ice park amid grim climate forecast
By Carolina Brown & Mike Wiggins For the Ouray Ice Park, whose existence depends upon sufficient water and temperatures consistently cold enough ...
December 23, 2019
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CORRECTION
A story in the Dec. 19-25 edition about a potential change in the Ouray City Council meeting calendar in 2020 should have said councilors plan to meet...
December 23, 2019
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A christening for Cimarron Athletic Field
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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....
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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...
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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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Ribbing focuses bid on sustainability
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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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