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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

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 âlast rideâ 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

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County Road 17 Rockslide work finishes up

August 29, 2019

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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....

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...

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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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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Remote-triggered avalanche in San Juan Mountains

First responders receive first COVID-19 vaccines