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Correct choices made with ex-undersheriff

LETTER TO THE EDITOR Dear Editor, This letter is in regards to the recent articles in the area newspapers, as well as all the posts and blogs in the s...

August 7, 2019

Calendar of events for Aug. 1 – 8, 2019

August 1, 2019

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Ouray Police Blotter July 22-28, 2019

August 1, 2019

Time to change the station with some of this ranch music

August 1, 2019

News

WESTERN SLOPE NEWS BRIEFS

SILVERTON - Voters in Lake City on July 22 rejected a ballot measure that would have banned off-highway vehicles from the town's streets. Town officia...

July 31, 2019

News

Council to discuss housing tax question

CITY OF OURAY The Ouray City Council will meet this evening, Aug. 1, to devise wording for a potential ballot question asking voters to approve a tax ...

July 31, 2019

news opinion

Locals weigh in on housing affordability

Compiled by Aimee Vann Editor’s note: Aimee Vann moderated a panel discussion about housing affordability at the Ouray Public Library in June. We aske...

July 31, 2019

Opinion

Whether rider or driver, safety is paramount

TROOPER TIPS According to the meteorologists it is now officially summer. So that means there will be a lot more motorcycles on our roadways. So that ...

July 31, 2019

Opinion

Time to change the station with some of this ranch music

“The hills are alive with the sound of music With songs they have sung for a thousand years The hills fill my heart with the sound of music My heart w...

July 31, 2019

Columns

LOOKING BACK

From the Ouray County Herald and Ouray County Plaindealer: 50 Years Ago July 31, 1969 - When we oldtimers mention "baby bathtubs" to the kids here tod...

July 31, 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