Summer is most assuredly in full swing. The heat around here has been a little much for me. I don’t know what you do to cool off. There are many optio...
July 8, 2019
Dear Editor: I read the very comprehensive article of the fine family who found it impossible to live close by or in Ouray to earn a living due to the...
July 8, 2019
BIRDS OF OURAY COUNTY My eyes see the brightness and beauty of nature --Anonymous— My grandparents always called the American Goldfinch the “Wild Cana...
July 8, 2019
Dear Editor, After living on a county road for 24 years the only effective remedy for speeding is quite simple. People take county roads because they ...
July 8, 2019
Dear Editor, Thank you, WISE! I received a scholarship as Valedictorian for a very generous $750 from the Women in Support of Education. While searchi...
July 8, 2019
Dear Editor, Thank you for the June 20 article "Family Pulls Plug on Dreams of Living in Ouray." Not only was your profile of the Williams family time...
July 8, 2019
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SILVERTON - The San Juan County road crew is struggling to open the backcountry roads in the aftermath of one of the worst winters in memory. However ...
July 8, 2019
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WESTERN COLORADO A Montrose County man will be sentenced in August after he was convicted of illegally killing a female black bear on the Uncompahgre ...
July 8, 2019
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OURAY SCHOOLS The Ouray School Board unanimously approved its 2019 – 2020 budget, with the caveat it will revisit teacher salaries after the financial...
July 8, 2019
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Community celebrates opening of new $4 million athletic complex
September 17, 2025
The runners pounded out miles on dirt trails, gravel roads and sidewalks ringing public parks. They launched themselves over hurdles in carpeted hallways of the school, sometimes crashing into the met...
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Public pans signs as out of place, will review smaller prototypes
September 17, 2025
The city of Ouray is prepared to scrap a series of new large signs installed this summer in the downtown core meant to direct drivers to various locations in favor of smaller signs, acceding to reside...
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September 17, 2025
With bears loading up on calories in preparation for hibernation, some Ouray city councilors said they're looking for both residents and the city's trash services provider to do better to ensure bears...
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Plan calls for 2.5% cost-of-living employee salary increase; sheriff pulls request for additional deputy
September 17, 2025
After years of growth, Ouray County leaders are working together to find ways to rein in or hold costs steady in 2026. During a special work session Tuesday, county officials looked at an early draft ...
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September 17, 2025
Compiled from the files of The Ouray County Herald, The Ridgway Sun, and The Ouray County Plaindealer 50 Years Ago September 18, 1975 The Ouray County commissioners have responded by letter to stateme...
