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Feds must change prescribed burn policies
Dear Editor: My husband and I have lived on Government Springs Road since 1997. I want to thank the U.S. Forest Service and Bureau of Land Management ...
May 26, 2022
A safer way to purge weeds
Dear Editor: As a father of three young children who spend a lot of time playing outdoors, it concerns me to see chemical herbicides being sprayed thr...
May 26, 2022
Raima Ann Chalmers
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Raima Ann Chalmers
Well-known Tucson artist, dancer, architectural designer, historical restorer, and mother passes away at 83. Raima Ann Chalmers (Wiper) passed away in...
May 26, 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....
May 26, 2022
Opinion
LOOKING BACK
50 YEARS AGO May 25, 1972 - Hopes to have the new Amphitheater Campground water system in operation by Memorial Day faded this week when pipe and othe...
May 26, 2022
Residents demand answers about Simms Mesa Fire
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Residents demand answers about Simms Mesa Fire
Editor's note: We are working on a more comprehensive story for this week's paper, but wanted to give readers some highlights of the community meeting...
May 22, 2022
Weather continues to help Simms Fire crews; community meeting tonight
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Weather continues to help Simms Fire crews; community meeting tonight
EDITOR'S NOTE: THIS STORY HAS BEEN UPDATED TO REFLECT A CHANGE IN THE COMMUNITY MEETING LOCATION. THE MEETING IS NOW BEING HELD AT 6 P.M. AT THE MONTR...
May 21, 2022
Three structures burned in Simms Mesa Fire, evacuations still in place
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Three structures burned in Simms Mesa Fire, evacuations still in place
THIS IS A DEVELOPING STORY AND WILL BE UPDATED Story updated at 7:30 p.m. Friday night Mother Nature lent a big hand Friday afternoon to firefighters ...
May 20, 2022
Wildfire burning at northern end of county
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Wildfire burning at northern end of county
THIS STORY IS DEVELOPING AND WILL BE UPDATED Story updated at 8 p.m. Thursday night: A wildfire on the northern edge of Ouray County is estimated to b...
May 19, 2022
Give sheriff the financial wherewithal to serve and protect
Dear Editor: I believe that the far majority of citizens in Ouray County would agree we elected an outstanding sheriff in Justin Perry! Through his le...
May 19, 2022
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Town to sue MTN Lodge owners
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Town to sue MTN Lodge owners
Council votes unanimously to pursue legal action over enforcing land use code, long-term housing at hotel
By LIA SALVATIERRA 
March 27, 2026
The town of Ridgway is suing the owners of MTN Lodge, demanding they continue to pay lodging taxes while using their hotel as workforce housing over the next four years. The lawsuit comes after months...
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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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