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Letters
Stop demonizing short-term rentals
Dear Editor: As one with an interest in two short-term rentals (STRs) licensed in Ridgway, I’m compelled to respond to the seeming drumbeat of misinfo...
May 24, 2023
THE MAGIC OF PETER PAN
THE MAGIC OF PETER PAN
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May 17, 2023
FIVE HEADED FOR STATE
FIVE HEADED FOR STATE
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May 17, 2023
Letters
Statistics on crime can be misleading
Dear Editor: I read with interest the article about the public meeting with local law enforcement. While I appreciated the in-depth article, I am conc...
May 17, 2023
Letters
Several reasons to oppose alcohol at pool
Dear Editor: I am seriously opposed to serving alcohol at the Ouray pool. It is a special part of our town: a draw for many visitors and a part of our...
May 17, 2023
STICKING THE LANDING
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STICKING THE LANDING
Ouray’s Roman Sackman lands in the triple-jump competition at the track meet in Mancos on Tuesday. This was Sackman’s first high school jump competiti...
May 10, 2023
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POLICE LOG
OURAY POLICE The following is an excerpt of cases handled by the Ouray Police Department from May 1-8: MAY 1 Officer found a parking violation in the ...
May 10, 2023
HEADED FOR STATE
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HEADED FOR STATE
Ridgway sophomore Maddie Miller attempts to wrap a pass around Telluride's Regan Chandler during the Lady Demons' 1-0, double-overtime win on the road...
May 10, 2023
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NEWS BRIEFS
Box Cañon Falls Park in Ouray is expected to open Friday, May 12, after a contractor completes repairs to the road leading into the park. The park was...
May 10, 2023
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CORRECTION
A news brief on Page 10 in the May 4-10 edition about a fatal snowplowing accident should have said Jim Olson was plowing a neighbor's driveway, not h...
May 10, 2023
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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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