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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

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May 17, 2023

FIVE HEADED FOR STATE

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May 17, 2023

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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

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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

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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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Local briefs: Ridgway appoints two to sustainability board, updates marshal overtime policy

Town seeks bike park design proposals, moves forward with pre-approved ADU plan designs

By James Hanlon

September 17, 2026

New members appointed to sustainability board The Ridgway Town Council appointed Terry Schuyler and Christiane Frischmuth to the Ridgway Sustainability Advisory Board after brief interviews at the Sep...

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County: Layoffs likely

Commissioners, administrators warn of job cuts to close $1.5 million gap; staff criticizes leaders for not addressing problem earlier

By James Hanlon

September 16, 2026

Ouray County will likely need to lay off employees to make up a projected $1.5 million gap between requested expenses and revenue next year, county officials warned at a budget workshop on Sept. 9. Th...

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Disaster tax not ‘backfill’ for fire costs, leaders say

By Chart Riggall

September 16, 2026

In the aftermath of President Donald Trump’s declaration of the Gold Mountain Fire as a major federal disaster, Ouray County commissioners say the potential influx of additional federal funds doesn't ...

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Town considers options for sewer plant location

By James Hanlon

September 16, 2026

The Ridgway Town Council wants to see some dollar estimates before deciding where to build a new wastewater treatment plant. Town staff briefed the council on three possible locations north of town at...

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City prepared to pay fees for housing project

Despite some councilors' misgivings, Ouray in line to give more money to deed-restricted apartment complex

By Mike Wiggins mike@ouraynews.com

September 16, 2026

The city of Ouray is set to provide up to $225,000 to a nonprofit organization to cover water and sewer tap and building permit fees for a 13-unit affordable housing project. At City Administrator Mic...

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Remote-triggered avalanche in San Juan Mountains

First responders receive first COVID-19 vaccines