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Joyce “Joy” Wolf
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Joyce “Joy” Wolf
1927-2022 Joyce Wolf, who with her husband, Erving, amassed one of the most comprehensive private collections of American art, passed away August 7th,...
August 11, 2022
Doris Clark
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Doris Clark
July 26, 1928-August 5, 2022 The heart of our family closed her eyes for the final time on the morning of August 5, 2022. Doris (Dorie) Laverne Wood w...
August 11, 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 Aug. 1-7: AUG. 1 Deputy conducted two traffic sto...
August 11, 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....
August 11, 2022
News
AROUND THE REGION
GUNNISON Partnered with the Municipal Energy Agency of Nebraska, Gunnison’s primary electricity provider, city staff are continuing to take steps to r...
August 11, 2022
Opinion
OURAY COUNTY LOOKING BACK
August 10, 1972 - Kathleen Evans, 28, of Norman, Oklahoma died Tuesday afternoon as a result of injuries sustained early that morning while she attemp...
August 11, 2022
Citizen voices can make a difference
Dear Editor: It can often feel like state and local decision-makers are beyond the reach of everyday people. The 2022 Colorado legislative session was...
August 4, 2022
County unable to deliver sensible pot rules
Dear Editor: I expected better from our county commissioners at the marijuana ordinance work session last week. After years of ignoring pleas from fam...
August 4, 2022
Doug Macfarlane
Obituaries
Doug Macfarlane
Doug Macfarlane went to be with Jesus on July 22, 2022 at the age of 63 while surrounded by his family in his lovingly designed home. He is finally ab...
August 4, 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....
August 4, 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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