Dear Editor: It’s officially “tax increase hunting season” in Ouray County. Ballot Measure 1A is an opportunistic, poorly written and vague $411,003 f...
October 21, 2021
Dear Editor: If the city votes "yes" for the excise tax on vacation rentals, Ouray will become one of the most highly taxed towns in Colorado. One of ...
October 21, 2021
Dear Editor: As a former board member of the Ridgway School District, I’m writing in support of voting yes on 4A and 4B. • Why I Support 4A (mill levy...
October 21, 2021
Dear Editor: I believe strongly about individuals who share their life to the public and wonder for what cause or reason. Heidi Forbes is running for ...
October 21, 2021
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October 13, 2021
50 YEARS AGO October 14, 1971 - OPEN LETTER — It has been brought to our attention that rumors about the Ridgway school accreditation are being circul...
October 13, 2021
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A story on Page 1 in the Oct. 7-13 edition should have listed Ouray City Council candidate Heidi Forbes’s first name as Heidi, not Heather. A news bri...
October 13, 2021
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GUNNISON The Western Power Area Administration, which provides 28% of Gunnison’s electricity, notified the city that they cannot meet the current dema...
October 13, 2021
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October 13, 2021
Dear Editor: There are several proposals on the upcoming election ballot that will raise taxes if they are approved. I will be voting no on all of the...
October 13, 2021
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June 10, 2026
An economist and finance strategist has been hired as Ouray County's chief financial officer. Ouray County announced this week it has hired Jason Schrock for the position and he will start in July. Ou...
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June 10, 2026
Ouray County Public Health will now provide free reproductive health services for patients under 25 years old, under new agreements approved by county commissioners Tuesday. The yearlong program calle...
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June 10, 2026
Ouray County voters should begin receiving ballots in the mail this week in advance of the June 30 primary election. Most of the competition for the primary election is at the state and federal level....
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Lawsuit accusing city of broken promises, defamation followed internal complaints against staff, councilor
June 10, 2026
The Ouray Police Department’s sole sworn officer has filed a lawsuit against the city, accusing city officials of broken promises, unprofessional behavior and defamation. The lawsuit follows a series ...
