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Hoping for a wet, cool end to tumultuous weather year
In a tumultuous year of very warm global weather, Ouray’s had a share of wildness, too. 2019, a yin/yang affair, began with a wet El Niño winter and s...
November 26, 2019
Thankful for short respite
FROM THE PUBLISHER One weekend. In our nearly eight months here, that’s the most amount of time Erin and I have taken off together at one time, where ...
November 26, 2019
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Thanks to county’s hard-working volunteers Dear Editor: The ladies of the Mt. Hayden Rebekah’s Lodge would like to thank Susan & Heather and all ...
November 26, 2019
New board member promises to work in students’ best interests
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Dear Editor: I am overwhelmed with gratitude to the Ridgway voters for electing me to a four year seat on the Ridgway Board of E...
November 20, 2019
News
WESTERN SLOPE NEWS BRIEFS
GUNNISON - A mother and a friend. That’s how defense attorneys portrayed Stephanie Jackson during a sentencing hearing this past Friday that appears t...
November 20, 2019
News
Hot Springs marketing garners award
CITY OF OURAY Four years ago, a small group of southwestern Colorado marketing professionals saw an opportunity. Then-Ouray Tourism Office Executive D...
November 20, 2019
Elks offer turkey dinner
Enjoy an early Thanksgiving dinner and help a great cause. The Ouray Elks Lodge No. 492’s annual community Thanksgiving dinner begins at 6 p.m. Friday...
November 20, 2019
Opinion
Editorial: In its most important decision, town council fails on transparency
  In the past few months of attending Ridgway Town Council meetings, we’ve had the opportunity to hear robust public discussion on topics ranging from...
November 20, 2019
LOOKING BACK
From the Ouray County Herald and Ouray County Plaindealer: 50 Years Ago November 20, 1969 - The city of Ouray will be about twice as bright at night w...
November 20, 2019
Ridgway murder full of mystery, bribery, indirect evidence
In early 1894, Columbus Sikes and William Smeiduh were fast friends, living and working in and around Ridgway. On March 12 of that year, they met for ...
November 20, 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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