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A response to do-nothing-Biden myth
Dear Editor: I was struck two weeks ago by a letter to the editor in which the author wrote she could not think of a single thing Joe Biden has done t...
March 23, 2022
The good things Biden hasn’t done
Dear Editor: Well, I've been thinking about what President Biden has not done to make America greater or stronger, and here is a partial list: 1. Has ...
March 23, 2022
Writer did research on Biden
Dear Editor: Thank you Mr. Hennessy for taking the time to gather the facts for your editorial regarding President Biden in the March 17 issue. In a t...
March 23, 2022
You’re right, Biden hasn’t done anything
Dear Editor: For those who say President Biden hasn’t done anything since taking office, if by “not doing” you mean Biden hasn’t kissed up to Vladimir...
March 23, 2022
Save cross-country alliance
Dear Editor: We Silverton athletes, parents, and coaches regret the Ridgway school board’s decision to separate Ridgway’s cross-country team from the ...
March 23, 2022
Man killed in avalanche near Telluride
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Man killed in avalanche near Telluride
A 29-year-old man with ties to Ridgway died after he was caught and buried in an avalanche south of Telluride on Thursday, the San Miguel County Sheri...
March 18, 2022
Time to celebrate local businesses
Time to celebrate local businesses
We deserve to celebrate. That's why we're launching our 2022 readers’ choice competition now. We skipped Best of Ouray County in 2021 because we were ...
March 17, 2022
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Comments sought on inactive mine work on Engineer Pass
The Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests’ Ouray Ranger District is seeking public comments on a project to close or modify entrances ...
March 17, 2022
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Medical Center upgrades planned
Ouray County’s Regional Services Authority, which owns and oversees the Mountain Medical Center building, plans to spend almost $50,000 on exterior im...
March 17, 2022
OURAY COUNTY AND CORONAVIRUS — A TIMELINE OF THE MAJOR MILESTONES OF THE LAST TWO YEARS
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OURAY COUNTY AND CORONAVIRUS — A TIMELINE OF THE MAJOR MILESTONES OF THE LAST TWO YEARS
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March 17, 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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