Dear Editor, Having served on the Ouray School Board for 8 years, I can attest that the board needs members who serve the school community with tirele...
October 23, 2019
Shame on Ouray County for greediness with tax measure Dear Editor, Shame. About three years plus of volunteer effort by Mssrs. Jupille and Beckhardt p...
October 16, 2019
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OURAY COUNTY Fire crews from around Ouray County responded early Wednesday morning to a wildfire that ignited in the Cimarrons east of Ridgway. Ouray ...
October 16, 2019
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COPS This is an excerpt of cases handled by the Ouray County Sheriff’s Office from Oct. 7-13, 2019. Oct. 7 Deputies assisted the Colorado State Patrol...
October 16, 2019
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The following is an excerpt of cases handled by the Ridgway Marshal's Office from Sept. 24 to Oct. 7, 2019. If you have information on any of the be...
October 16, 2019
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SILVERTON - Three people were injured in a off-highway vehicle accident on Stony Pass on Sept. 26, according to the San Juan County Sheriff's Office. ...
October 16, 2019
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Ouray and Ridgway both have new law enforcement leaders, officially. Though Ridgway’s new marshal, Shane Schmalz, is a familiar face, he was promote...
October 16, 2019
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[tecnavia_gallery slug='humans-a-bear-of-a-problem-gallery' view='carousel']To read this story, originally published by The Colorado Sun, click here. ...
October 16, 2019
[tecnavia_gallery slug='meet-the-school-board-candidates-gallery-20230406-1302-182510' view='carousel'] Valene Baskfield, MSW Age: 48 Profession: Edu...
October 16, 2019
A guest column by Henry Jupille and Dave Beckhardt Approval of Ouray County Referendum 1A provides funding for substantial road improvements during t...
October 16, 2019
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City says it has fixed issue that triggered odors, but other troubles linger at $17M facility
August 13, 2025
When Ouray's new wastewater treatment plant is working, no one seems to notice. The electrical panels, motors, pumps and other equipment inside the nondescript, earth-toned building at the northern en...
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Voters could be asked in November to approve 6% tax to fund public safety, housing, child care
August 13, 2025
Ouray County commissioners are considering a ballot measure this fall to levy a new lodging tax in the unincorporated county to help pay for public safety, housing and child care initiatives and progr...
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Ulysses Quartet returns for chamber music festival next week
August 13, 2025
It's not clear who enjoys the San Juan Chamber Music Festival more every year — the musicians or their audiences. The Ouray County Performing Arts Guild's signature event is bringing back the Ulysses ...
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Tinder-dry conditions prompt stricter rules, no campfires allowed
August 13, 2025
All three local governments in Ouray County ramped up to stage 2 fire restrictions this week, as multiple wildfires burn across the Western Slope and the San Juans continue to wither under a hot, dry ...
