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Sheriff needs to fully own mistakes
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Dear Editor: I was disappointed to read the sheriff's letter to the editor last week. The letter started well, and I had hoped h...
December 18, 2019
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State will reward anglers at Blue Mesa Reservoir
  Colorado Parks and Wildlife officials will host meetings in Montrose and Gunnison next week to explain a new program that will reward anglers who ca...
December 11, 2019
YULE NIGHT FESTIVITIES
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YULE NIGHT FESTIVITIES
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December 11, 2019
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WESTERN SLOPE NEWS BRIEFS
SILVERTON - Town staff has begun winter grooming efforts for the non-motorized Nordic trails maintained at Memorial Park, Kendall Mountain Ski Area, a...
December 11, 2019
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County plans alert system test
Don’t panic. On Wednesday, around dinner time, you’ll likely receive an emergency alert on your phone. That is, if it’s registered to receive CodeRED ...
December 11, 2019
Search for dogs continues
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Search for dogs continues
OURAY COUNTY A family searching for their beloved dogs for more than a month is growing desperate to find them. The Johnsons posted flyers far and wid...
December 11, 2019
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Soccer team scores awards
The Ridgway boys' soccer team has received the sort of accolades befitting a state champion. Weeks after winning the team's first state soccer title, ...
December 11, 2019
Birds of Ouray County – Clark’s Nutcracker: The seed-caching corvid
Birds of Ouray County – Clark’s Nutcracker: The seed-caching corvid
By Sue Hirshman I am content and occupied with such miracles as I know, such as my eyes and ears daily show me. --Things Precious & Wild—John Ter...
December 11, 2019
LOOKING BACK
From the Ouray County Herald and Ouray County Plaindealer: 50 Years Ago December 11, 1969 - Approximately 20 people met in the office of the Twin Peak...
December 11, 2019
Tom Magstadt: Does your dog bite?
Asking this question would be a good way to start a game of trivia during the holiday season. Remember the movie? The scene? The actor’s name? The cha...
December 11, 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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