The story in The Washington Post grabbed my attention. It was an article about a ranch. I was a graduate student in the swamp called D.C. during much ...
November 13, 2019
The recognition given to me first at the Oct. 21 City Council meeting by Mayor Larson and Council members, followed by “Mary Mitchell Day” on Nov. 1...
November 13, 2019
I would like to thank our community for participating in the recent Ridgway school board election. Thank you as well and congratulations to Brian Pa...
November 13, 2019
The October 11-13th Old West Fest, celebrating the 50th anniversary of the classic movie "True Grit," wouldn't have left such warm, memorable impressi...
November 13, 2019
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Voters in the Cedar Hill Cemetery District agreed to let the cemetery keep money collected through property taxes for improvements and upkeep to the...
November 6, 2019
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By Mike Wiggins and Erin McIntyre Ouray County voters rejected a proposal to fund a series of roads maintenance projects in the unincorporated areas o...
November 6, 2019
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SILVERTON - Addressing concerns that the historic nature of Silverton could be compromised by distinctly non-historic structures along Greene Street, ...
November 6, 2019
I am delighted to share a poem this month by Jean Bower. Jean was born in Denver where she was raised, she says, never knowing that she was a child of...
November 6, 2019
I apologize for having been away for so long. I had to take some time away to learn to appreciate what I have. The owners of the ranch gifted us with ...
November 6, 2019
From the Ouray County Herald and Ouray County Plaindealer: 50 Years Ago November 6, 1969 - Editorial - Halloween in Ouray was relatively damage-free. ...
November 6, 2019
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City administrator declines to make interim chief permanent
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Ouray Interim Police Chief Daric Harvey is leaving his job over his objections to City Administrator Michelle Metteer’s insistence that he undergo a second, more extensive background check to determin...
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Niece to serve as chairperson after he, Nauer reject requests from Padgett's backers to appoint her
December 17, 2025
For the second year in a row, Ouray County commissioners fought over who should serve as board chairperson, rejecting requests from supporters of Commissioner Lynn Padgett to appoint her to the positi...
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December 17, 2025
Space to Create’s owner and property management company are pledging to remedy issues with Ouray County’s first affordable housing project and re-establish strong communication with residents after re...
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December 17, 2025
The Ridgway Town Council approved qualifying a homebuyer for a deed-restricted unit in the Vista Park Commons neighborhood after discussing whether the unit was advertised fairly. The council, acting ...
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December 17, 2025
Ridgway town councilors decided to delay final approval of a new anti-idling ordinance after hearing public concerns and discussing other issues related to the new rules during a Dec. 10 regular meeti...
