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State food pantry grant program under review
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State food pantry grant program under review
By Eric Galatas Public News Service Colorado lawmakers are considering a measure that would extend funding for emergency food assistance throughout th...
February 9, 2022
Gwen T. M. Serra
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Gwen T. M. Serra
[tecnavia_gallery slug='gwen-t-m-serra-gallery' view='carousel']Gwendolyn Theresa Marie Serra passed away on Tuesday, January 25, 2022, at St. Mary’s ...
February 3, 2022
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POLICE LOG
The following is a summary of cases the Ridgway Marshal's Office handled from Jan. 10-23. If you have information on any of the below active cases or ...
February 3, 2022
A MELLOW MORNING
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A MELLOW MORNING
Gordie and Cheryl Gibson of Ouray walk along the river trail in Ridgway with their Goldendoodle, Mellow, on Wednesday. The Gibsons were enjoying the s...
February 3, 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....
February 3, 2022
Opinion
LOOKING BACK
50 YEARS AGO February 3, 1972 - Dear Editor: One letter to the editor deserves another. I found myself becoming impatient as I read the letters of two...
February 3, 2022
Dems should alter affiliation, vote for Coram
Dear Editor: Voters in Ouray should be aware that the Republican and Democratic primaries will be taking place on June 28 of this year. Party members ...
February 3, 2022
Locals honored with Ice Fest Savoye Award
Locals honored with Ice Fest Savoye Award
Bill MacTiernan, left, and Sam Rushing, described by Ice Park Board Member Frank Robertson as “pillars of the Ouray Ice Park since its inception,” rec...
January 31, 2022
State reports COVID outbreak at Ridgway school
Covid
State reports COVID outbreak at Ridgway school
Ridgway Elementary School was the site of the county's eighth COVID-19 outbreak earlier this month, according to the Colorado Department of Public Hea...
January 27, 2022
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AROUND THE REGION
GUNNISON A mining company plans to propose that water quality standards on a creek near Sargents be lowered, a move that could allow more radioactive ...
January 27, 2022
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New county manager seeks to lead with heart
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New county manager seeks to lead with heart
After careers in big cities and large governments, Antonio Mendez is shifting his perspective
By Lia Salvatierra lia@ouraynews.com 
February 4, 2026
Ouray County is unlike most places Antonio Mendez has lived or worked before, and Mendez brings experience unlike the county has seen in two decades, or possibly ever. Ouray County’s new manager grew ...
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City leader pulls police from patrol duty
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City leader pulls police from patrol duty
Administrator cites concerns about training, liability; sheriff's office assumes full control of services in Ouray
By Mike Wiggins mike@ouraynews.com 
February 4, 2026
Ouray City Administrator Michelle Metteer has pulled the police department’s two remaining officers off of patrol duty and reassigned them to administrative tasks, citing concerns about liability and ...
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County considers asking voters for tax hike in November
Staff to research potential funding measures for EMS, road and bridge; sheriff won't seek question this fall
By Lia Salvatierra lia@ouraynews.com 
February 4, 2026
Ouray County leaders want to research and poll the public’s appetite for asking voters for more tax revenue, to raise additional money for the county’s Emergency Medical Services and the Road and Brid...
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Ridgway gets initial OK for $1.34M grant
By Lia Salvatierra lia@ouraynews.com 
February 4, 2026
Ridgway has received initial approval for a $1.34 million grant to help it explore an all-electric building code for new construction and help electrify municipal operations, to lower its carbon footp...
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Good for you! Uncompahgre STEAM Fair
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Good for you! Uncompahgre STEAM Fair
February 4, 2026
The “Good For You!” page is a place for reader-submitted photos illustrating community, celebrations and more. Want to submit a photo for publication? Here are some guidelines for submissions: - This ...
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First responders receive first COVID-19 vaccines

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