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Multiple agencies respond to Jeep rollover on County Road 361
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Multiple agencies respond to Jeep rollover on County Road 361
UPDATE, 3 P.M. Three people were killed this afternoon when their Jeep rolled down an embankment on County Road 361, the Colorado State Patrol confirm...
September 12, 2022
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Cut fiber line causes service outage
A CenturyLink fiber line was cut during construction at the firehouse project in Ridgway Thursday, causing an outage in Ridgway, Log Hill and other pa...
September 9, 2022
We need tolerance and respect, not proselytizing
Dear Editor: I can identify with Alyssa Preston’s habit of “self-censoring” to avoid offending those of her neighbors who do not accept Jesus Christ a...
September 8, 2022
Our homework: Fact check information
Dear Editor: “Do your homework! Follow the money!” we are admonished in Alyssa Preston’s letter to the editor of Sept. 1: “Research shows that funders...
September 8, 2022
Fire tax request small part of total bill
Dear Editor: As the former Ouray County treasurer, and current Ridgway property owner, I was shocked to see your recent headline, 'Fire district to as...
September 8, 2022
Creating a greener planet takes all of us
Dear Editor: Here in Ridgway and throughout the U.S. and the world we are in a human- caused climate crisis that is frightening! We are witnessing an ...
September 8, 2022
Fire District tax headline off-base
Dear Editor: I am writing to point out the inaccuracies of the headline “Fire district to ask voters to double property tax.' A more precise headline ...
September 8, 2022
Let’s differ with each other respectfully
Dear Editor: I would like to address the written comments submitted by Jane Errion in relation to the cannabis grow ordinance as reported in our incre...
September 8, 2022
John Wilbur Delles Jr.
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John Wilbur Delles Jr.
June 4, 1948-August 26, 2022 John Delles, also known around town as “California John,” mistaken as “Dallas,” or affectionately self-labeled “Dull-ass,...
September 8, 2022
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CALENDAR & EVENTS
ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS: Every Friday and Saturday morning at 9 a.m. and every Wednesday night at 5:30 p.m. at St. Daniel’s Church, 614 Fifth St., Ouray....
September 8, 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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