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Power co-op offers grants
WESTERN COLORADO San Miguel Power Association Inc. is seeking applicants for a series of grants to help stimulate the local economy. The rural electri...
September 5, 2019
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Ridgway Marshal Blotter Aug. 20-Sept. 2, 2019
COPS If you have information on any of the below active cases or of any other incident that you have information on or feel needs reporting, call 970-...
September 5, 2019
LABOR DAY WEEKEND RODEO & OURAY COUNTY FAIR
LABOR DAY WEEKEND RODEO & OURAY COUNTY FAIR
2019 FAIR RESULTS *This is a summary of results from the livestock show and does not include all categories or awards for participants at the fair thi...
September 5, 2019
Rock climbing festival kicks off Saturday
  The third annual OuRock! Festival on Saturday will bring world-class climbers together with anyone who wants to give climbing a try at Ouray Rotary ...
September 5, 2019
Opinion
CORRECTIONS
A story on Page 2 of the Aug. 29 edition, “Commissioners consider sunset in tax question,” incorrectly stated the amount by which residential property...
September 5, 2019
How a ‘last ride’ became just the start with My Cowboy
By Erin Stadelman I was married at a very young age, became a mother very shortly after that, and raised three kids as a single parent for many years....
September 5, 2019
LETTER TO THE EDITOR
Dear Editor, Common sentiment seems to place the blame for a shortage of affordable housing in Ridgway (and Ouray County generally) on short-term rent...
September 5, 2019
Let citizens fill vacancy
  Dear Editor, With the recent resignation of a City Council member, and two Council seats up for grabs on Nov. 5, the voters of Ouray have a chance t...
August 29, 2019
Calendar of events for Aug. 29-Sept. 5, 2019
THURSDAY, AUGUST 29 TEEN ACTIVITY - Teen Cafe at Ridgway Public Library, 300 Charles St., Ages 12 and up. 4-5 p.m. FAIR - Ouray County Fair at the cou...
August 29, 2019
County Road 17 Rockslide work finishes up
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County Road 17 Rockslide work finishes up
August 29, 2019
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Vehicle problems toss wrench at sheriff
Maintenance costs pile up as agency wrestles with delays in replacing patrol cars
By Lia Salvatierra lia@ouraynews.com 
December 10, 2025
Gio Mendoza’s coworkers thought he was missing for more than an hour. Emergency dispatchers were scrambling to get in touch with him. They had no idea the Ouray County sheriff’s investigator was stran...
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Resident: Tax money should fund ‘creatives’
By Lia Salvatierra lia@ouraynews.com 
December 10, 2025
A Ridgway woman is proposing the town give "creative" residents a monthly, unconditional cash payment to encourage them to stay living and working in town. Ridgway resident Tia Mihelarakis proposed a ...
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Commissioner opposes change to cost-savings policy
By Lia Salvatierra lia@ouraynews.com 
December 10, 2025
Ouray County Commissioner Lynn Padgett voted against a minor change to the county's new cost-savings policy, citing unclear language as the reason she canceled her attendance at a statewide conference...
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County OKs budget, will diminish savings
By Lia Salvatierra lia@ouraynews.com 
December 10, 2025
Editor’s note: This story has been corrected to accurately reflect the county's disaster fund balance heading into 2026. Ouray County commissioners approved the county's 2026 budget during their regul...
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