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Tom Magstadt: Thinking the unthinkable? Have I got a deal for you!
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
Letter: Recognition creates indelible memories
  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
Letter: Board election a chance to rediscover myself
  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
Letter: Thanks for the help with Old West Fest
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 OK cemetery de-Brucing
  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
Voters slam brakes on road tax
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Voters slam brakes on road tax
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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WESTERN SLOPE NEWS BRIEFS
SILVERTON - Addressing concerns that the historic nature of Silverton could be compromised by distinctly non-historic structures along Greene Street, ...
November 6, 2019
Poet’s Corner: Jean Bower
Poet’s Corner: Jean Bower
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
Erin Stadelman: A horror, a ‘happy dance’ and a new thankfulness
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
LOOKING BACK
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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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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