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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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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Halloween full of tricks and treats
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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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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Killed in climbing accident, Matsuda remembered for loyalty, passion, work ethic
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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With government bowing out, group seeks to raise money for backcountry patrols
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...
