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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
Rendezvous melds world-class art with small-town charm
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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
OURAY HOT SPRINGS, SCREAMING EELS HOST SWIM MEET
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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
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
Who cares what happened a hundred years ago?
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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
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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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