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Anesthesiologists need to know of pot use

When Colorado legalized marijuana, it became a pioneer in creating new policies to deal with the drug. Now the state’s surgeons, nurses and anesthesio...

August 7, 2019

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Free ice cream, concert Sunday

TOWN OF RIDGWAY A free concert at United Church of the San Juans in Ridgway features a well-known local soprano as well as ice cream sundaes. Allyson ...

August 7, 2019

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Rendezvous melds world-class art with small-town charm

TOWN OF RIDGWAY Artists from around the country will descend on Ridgway this weekend for a festival that blends quality with accessibility. Now in its...

August 7, 2019

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OURAY HOT SPRINGS, SCREAMING EELS HOST SWIM MEET

[tecnavia_gallery slug='ouray-hot-springs-screaming-eels-host-swim-meet-gallery' view='carousel']The Ouray Hot Springs Pool hosted more than 400 young...

August 7, 2019

Stinkbugs congregate in Ridgway

August 7, 2019

Opinion

CORRECTION

A story on Page 1 in the Aug. 1-8 edition incorrectly stated new Wright Opera House Executive Director Alyssa Preston is managing the capital campaign...

August 7, 2019

Columns

LOOKING BACK

From the Ouray County Herald and Ouray County Plaindealer: 50 Years Ago August 7, 1969 - Just because it's still summer, you shouldn't get the idea th...

August 7, 2019

Columns

Who cares what happened a hundred years ago?

A century has passed since the end of “the war to end all wars." Wishful thinking, to be sure, but it’s old hat. Yesterday’s news. Dead history. Or is...

August 7, 2019

Letters

More reasons to oppose Twin Peaks expansion

LETTER TO THE EDITOR Dear Editor, Infrastructure and city finances needed more vetting by the Ouray Planning Commission. The vetting is now up to City...

August 7, 2019

Letters

Keep your pets safe from predators in Ouray

Dear Editor, It appears that a fox has decided Ouray is his/her new hunting ground and cats seem to be the preferred target. I have lived in this area...

August 7, 2019

News

Accident closes U.S. Highway 550

Alternate route is County Road 1

By Erin

August 1, 2025

A single vehicle rollover accident involving a truck and a trailer has shut down U.S. Highway 550 at mile marker 114, near Billy Creek State Wildllife Area north of Ridgway. Both lanes of the highway ...

News briefs

Ouray County included in potential wolf release area, county’s $50,000 Swiss Village contribution pending deed restrictions

By LIA SALVATIERRA

July 30, 2025

Ouray County included in potential wolf release area Ouray County could be selected for the state's next site for wolf reintroduction, according to an update from Colorado Parks and Wildlife given to ...

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Bill drafted to cede reservoir

By Lia Salvatierra lia@ouraynews.com

July 30, 2025

Federal lawmakers are working on legislation to transfer Crystal Reservoir to the city of Ouray. The city received a draft of incomplete, boilerplate legislation last month that would grant it ownersh...

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Perfect swarm forms near state park

Skipped spring mosquito treatment triggers complaints about pests

By Lia Salvatierra lia@ouraynews.com

July 30, 2025

Complaints about increased mosquito activity near Ridgway State Park have prompted officials to ask what happened with preventative treatments, which usually happen in the spring and curb the populati...

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Town wins condemnation case

Judge: Ridgway proved trail 'serves a legitimate public purpose,' will pay property owner $45,000

By Erin McIntyre erin@ouraynews.com

July 30, 2025

The town of Ridgway will be allowed to condemn private property to build a trail from the River Park subdivision to Ridgway Secondary School. According to an order from Seventh Judicial Chief District...

News Staff

Remote-triggered avalanche in San Juan Mountains

First responders receive first COVID-19 vaccines