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Vann’s dedication as volunteer has prepared her for school board
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
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
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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RIDGWAY MARSHAL
  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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WESTERN SLOPE NEWS BRIEFS
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
Crews battle Cow Creek Fire
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Crews battle Cow Creek Fire
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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OURAY COUNTY
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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Ridgway, Ouray get new top cops
  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
Humans: A bear of a problem
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Humans: A bear of a problem
[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
Meet the school board candidates
Meet the school board candidates
[tecnavia_gallery slug='meet-the-school-board-candidates-gallery-20230406-1302-182510' view='carousel']  Valene Baskfield, MSW Age: 48 Profession: Edu...
October 16, 2019
Should voters approve new taxes for road improvements?
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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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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