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[tecnavia_gallery slug='our-subscription-rates-are-changing-heres-why-gallery' view='carousel']Everything costs more these days. We've all seen fuel s...
September 21, 2022
Commissioners haven’t earned respect
Dear Editor: Thank you, Robb Austin, for feedback on my public comment for the second reading of the new marijuana ordinance. I appreciate the opportu...
September 15, 2022
Thanks to all who hustled
Dear Editor: On behalf of the Fortuna Tierra Club, I’d like to publicly thank the many people who participated and contributed to the success of the 7...
September 15, 2022
Refugee housing: good idea, wrong place
Dear Editor: So there’s a plan to get county permission to rebuild the old Fairway Pines golf course clubhouse into refugee housing. Why would anyone ...
September 15, 2022
Patricia Mary Caldwell
Obituaries
Patricia Mary Caldwell
Patricia “Pat” Mary Caldwell was born in Phoenix, Arizona on August 20, 1931. She passed away peacefully on September 9, 2022, surrounded by her famil...
September 15, 2022
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LOOKING BACK
50 YEARS AGO September 14, 1972 - Mining of the extensive Tongue Mesa coal fields is more than a remote possibility here, as exploration is stepped up...
September 15, 2022
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POLICE LOG
OURAY SHERIFF The following is an excerpt of cases handled by the Ouray County Sheriff's Office from Sept. 5-11: SEPT. 5 Deputy responded to an agency...
September 15, 2022
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AROUND THE REGION
GUNNISON Gunnison City Manager Russ Forrest announced his resignation on Aug. 23, to take effect sometime this fall. The decision marks both a departu...
September 15, 2022
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POLICE LOG
OURAY POLICE The following is an excerpt of cases handled by the Ouray Police Department from Sept. 7-13: SEPT. 7 Officers attended firearms training ...
September 15, 2022
Opinion
Advocate supports crime victims
Dear Editor: In light of the recent sexual assault trial against John Warren, owner of Red Mountain Brewing here in Ouray, we think it is important th...
September 15, 2022
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Ridgway council candidates discuss issues at forum
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Ridgway council candidates discuss issues at forum
Mihelarakis, Clark focus on sustainability, economy
By Lia Salvatierra lia@ouraynews.com 
March 25, 2026
Seasoned insights squared off with fresh perspective during an election forum last week as both of Ridgway’s mayoral candidates answered questions centered on their approaches to sustainability and fo...
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Sergeant slams city leaders
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Sergeant slams city leaders
Troxell claims council, administrator mishandled police department; sheriff offers to hire, train officers
By Mike Wiggins mike@ouraynews.com 
March 25, 2026
The lone remaining sworn officer in the Ouray Police Department criticized city leaders Tuesday for their management of the latest round of turmoil within the department, claiming City Administrator M...
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Views vary on electric building code, other issues
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Views vary on electric building code, other issues
By Mike Wiggins mike@ouraynews.com 
March 25, 2026
Ridgway Town Council candidates split last week over whether they support the potential adoption of an all-electric building code for new development in town, one of several hot topics at a candidate ...
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City’s cost for police services climbing
County OKs amendment boosting reimbursement rate
By By Lia Salvatierra and Mike Wiggins lia@ouraynews.com mike@ouraynews.com 
March 25, 2026
The city of Ouray's tab for having Ouray County provide law enforcement services is growing. Ouray County commissioners on Tuesday approved an amendment to an intergovernmental agreement that will rai...
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County orders property owners to remove gates
Land Use Department says s tructures north of pass built without permits
By Lia Salvatierra lia@ouraynews.com 
March 25, 2026
Ouray County is warning owners of properties north of Red Mountain Pass they must immediately remove two unauthorized gates blocking public access roads and remedy other unpermitted structures on thei...
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