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Opinion
LOOKING BACK
50 YEARS AGO March 2, 1972 — Rumors romped all over Ouray this week, on the heels of news that Roland Hinkson has filed on 17 unpatented mining claims...
March 3, 2022
Opinion
CORRECTION
A story on Page 1 in the Feb. 17-23 edition incorrectly indicated San Juan Huts is a guide service. The business simply provides backcountry huts for ...
March 3, 2022
CR 5 situation shows some citizens ‘more equal’ than others
Dear Editor: There is a much larger, over-arching issue which is being missed regarding the situation on County Road 5. Are property owners behind the...
March 3, 2022
Columnist a true gentleman
Dear Editor: To all the readers who do or do not know the great Willie Richardson: You should know something about him from someone who does! There ar...
March 3, 2022
Something stinks on marijuana approval
Dear Editor: On May 25, 2021, the Ouray County commissioners approved Resolution No. 2021-017 placing a moratorium on the “acceptance of applications ...
March 3, 2022
Thanks for upkeep
Dear Editor: A huge thank you to the Ouray road crew members who have beenworking day and night to clear our streets during and after the recent storm...
March 3, 2022
Offended? Don’t read the column
Dear Editor: I find myself saddened by the letters to the editor attacking Willie and Sandy Richardson (and yes, they were attacking Sandy, too). Obvi...
March 3, 2022
Letters unfairly portrayed columnist
Dear Editor: I’m writing this in response to the recent letters to the editor about me and my column that were authored by Jen Donovan and Robyn Casca...
March 3, 2022
Ouray County schools plan to drop mask mandate
Covid
Ouray County schools plan to drop mask mandate
Ridgway and Ouray School Districts plan to make masks optional starting March 7.  The change is in line with new guidance the Centers for Disease Cont...
February 28, 2022
Red Mountain Pass reopens after three-day closure
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Red Mountain Pass reopens after three-day closure
U.S. Highway 550 over Red Mountain Pass reopened Friday afternoon after a nearly 72-hour closure triggered by a multi-day snowstorm and avalanche dang...
February 25, 2022
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Cimarron Gathering Place opens with fanfare
By James Hanlon 
November 6, 2026
After months of planning, elder community members now have a place to gather during the week. The Cimarron Gathering Place is an age-friendly community center held most Tuesdays and Thursdays at the O...
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Cleared for takeoff
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Cleared for takeoff
Halloween full of tricks and treats
By Erin McIntyre 
November 4, 2026
Ouray’s Main Street was a spooky place to be on Halloween, with witches at the Wright Opera House including Gayle Veum of Log Hill. The “King of Pop” and a member of the Jackson Five were spotted tric...
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Sales tax measure fails
By Chart Riggall 
November 4, 2026
Ouray County voters on Tuesday rejected a proposal to raise the local sales tax rate by 0.5% in order to fund future disaster relief, dashing county officials’ hopes to find a new revenue source for e...
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Ridgway teen memorialized
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Ridgway teen memorialized
Killed in climbing accident, Matsuda remembered for loyalty, passion, work ethic
By Mike Wiggins mike@ouraynews.com 
November 4, 2026
After pulling a 16-hour shift on this summer’s Gold Mountain Fire, Bennett Raley knew he could trust and rely on his young teammate. The volunteer firefighter with the Log Hill Volunteer Fire Departme...
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Can public save Alpine Ranger program?
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Can public save Alpine Ranger program?
With government bowing out, group seeks to raise money for backcountry patrols
By By Chart Riggall chart@ouraynews.com 
November 4, 2026
With a lack of government funding to continue Ouray County’s Alpine Ranger patrols next year, the task has fallen to locals to raise enough money – $67,000, to be exact – to keep the backcountry patro...
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