Dear Editor: We would like to express our gratitude to the members of VASA (Victim Advocate Support Alliance) and MEND (Men Ending Rape Culture) for t...
July 13, 2022
Dear Editor: I am the mother of John Warren’s sexual assault victim, and I am angry. I am angry at the lies a perpetrator and his attorney have spewed...
July 13, 2022
Dear Editor: I was in the courtroom for much of the recent trial in which John Warren, owner of Red Mountain Brewery, was acquitted of sexual assault....
July 13, 2022
News
The following is an excerpt of cases handled by the Ouray Police Department from July 5-8: JULY 5 Officer took a theft report in the 1200 block of Oak...
July 13, 2022
News
GUNNISON Gunnison County commissioners on Tuesday voted unanimously to go to the polls in November asking voters to approve expanding the allowed uses...
July 13, 2022
News
The following is an excerpt of cases handled by the Ouray County Sheriff's Office from July 4-10: JULY 4 Deputy responded to an animal bite in the 200...
July 13, 2022
News
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....
July 13, 2022
Bluegrass is on the menu again here in Ouray County this weekend, with Denver-based Chain Station performing at the Wright Opera House at 7:30 p.m. on...
July 13, 2022
Dear Editor: Concerning the rate hike for the Dallas Creek Water Company: A rise in the service charge from $42.90 to $66.54 is a 55% increase and a h...
July 7, 2022
Obituaries
Betsy Backo-Pyeatte unexpectedly gave up her earthly tethers on Friday, June 24 while sharing the splendor of SW Colorado with family. Betsy “Boopy” w...
July 7, 2022
News
May 14, 2026
“Idle-Free Ridgway” remains a motto, rather than a rule after the town council voted down final approval for an anti-idling ordinance that drew zealous support and opposition over the past five months...
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A year after two daycares opened within affordable housing development, builder looks to replicate template in three other cities
May 13, 2026
The solution to the statewide childcare shortage might be here in Ouray County, where a blueprint for building childcare-ready affordable homes was drafted. It’s been a little more than a year since t...
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After commissioner claims 'toxicity,' manager says 4-H, courthouse spaces safe to use
May 13, 2026
Ouray County commissioner meeting rooms don’t have a mold problem, according to testing ordered after Commissioner Lynn Padgett said the facilities caused her to feel sick and used it as justification...
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State grant allows county to add sixth ranger to patrol backcountry, focus on safety, education
May 13, 2026
Ouray County’s alpine ranger program is back and bigger this year with the help of a state grant. The public will see alpine rangers patrolling areas including Yankee Boy Basin, Imogene Pass and the A...
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Election to represent Ridgway, Log Hill contested for first time since 2014
May 13, 2026
For the first time in more than a decade, there’s a contested election for the District 6 seat on the San Miguel Power Association board of directors, representing all of Ridgway, much of Log Hill and...
