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Opinion
LOOKING BACK
50 YEARS AGO April 20, 1972 — The Ouray County Chamber of Commerce has called a public meeting to air pros and cons of the proposed new junior college...
April 21, 2022
LOOKING BACK
50 YEARS AGO April 13, 1972 — Average family income was $7,245 in Ouray County, Colorado in 1969, compared with $9,555 for the state, according to a r...
April 13, 2022
Marijuana facilities don’t belong next door
Dear Editor: Did you know that Ouray County residents can have commercial marijuana grow operations right next door to you? You could also have: a mar...
April 13, 2022
To alleviate sheriff staffing shortage, how about volunteer help?
Dear Editor: I appreciated Mr. Nelson’s letter about staffing the Ouray County Sheriff's Office. I have a suggestion about the shortage of personnel. ...
April 13, 2022
Lt. Col. Melvin Dunn
Obituaries
Lt. Col. Melvin Dunn
Lt. Col. Melvin E. Dunn was born in 1923 in Fremont, Nebraska. Part of his early life was spent in Father Flanagan’s Boys Town in Omaha, Nebraska. Upo...
April 13, 2022
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NEWS BRIEFS
Ouray County businesses, nonprofits and government organizations are invited to inform local students about employment, community service and career o...
April 13, 2022
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AROUND THE REGION
GUNNISON Although it is likely the fire district will continue to operate without additional funding for a new facility this year, a decision to inclu...
April 13, 2022
ATHLETES RETURN TO GRAND JUNCTION
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ATHLETES RETURN TO GRAND JUNCTION
[tecnavia_gallery slug='athletes-return-to-grand-junction-gallery' view='carousel']Left, Kharis Weller of Silverton slings the discus at the Frank Woo...
April 13, 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....
April 13, 2022
Thanks for memoir of Fries
Dear Editor: Our area tucked up in the San Juan Mountains is blessed with so many unique and interesting people, one of which was Bill Fries. Thank yo...
April 13, 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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