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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Likely ballot measure would raise money for roads, EMS
June 24, 2026
Ouray County voters likely will be asked this fall to approve a use tax on both new vehicle purchases and construction material purchases, with most of the tax dollars going to the county’s Road and B...
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Experts say consolidation may not help homeowners gain, keep coverage
June 24, 2026
Home insurance experts say the proposed consolidation of fire and emergency services in Ouray County may not necessarily help homeowners gain and keep insurance coverage. Leaders of the possible conso...
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Ranch History Museum marks 20th birthday Saturday with expansion preview
June 24, 2026
The Ouray County Ranch History Museum is celebrating its 20th birthday with a preview of what it wants to be when it grows up. During a celebration from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on June 27, survey stakes and...
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After recent heated tone, councilors emphasize preserving casual culture
June 24, 2026
Ridgway town councilors want to run meetings more efficiently while preserving the council’s casual culture. After trying out informal strategies to shorten the length of meetings, the council may con...
