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Short-term rental tax will chase away Ouray’s lifeblood
Dear Editor: Let’s be honest. Ouray is a tourist based town. It’s not a mining town, it is a tourist town. People come here to enjoy the scenery, swim...
October 13, 2021
An opportunity to support new generations of Ridgway kids
Dear Editor: I am a senior in our community and my child went through the Ridgway school system a number of years ago. She received an excellent educa...
October 13, 2021
Vote no on state ballot issues
Dear Editor: I would like to bring the three state ballot issues to everyone's attention, because they all affect school funding. Amendment 78 would r...
October 13, 2021
Measures will uphold strong learning, fund needed repairs
Dear Editor: As a student of the Ridgway School District, I believe voting in favor of issues 4A and 4B in this upcoming election would benefit studen...
October 13, 2021
4A, 4B sound, responsible investments
Dear Editor: Local elections are of paramount importance and the Ridgway School District has two very important issues on the upcoming ballot, questio...
October 13, 2021
Vote yes on 6A to back library
Dear Editor: Vote yes on 6A and say yes to Ouray Library services. The Ouray Library is asking us to allow it to adjust its mill levy to retain the le...
October 13, 2021
Obituaries
David M. Drayer
David M. Drayer, 80, of Indianapolis, passed away on September 23, 2021, with his loving family by his side. Born January 14, 1941 in Akron, Ohio, he ...
October 7, 2021
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Candidate, issue forum Oct. 14
The Woman’s Club of Ouray County will host a forum Oct. 14 involving the two candidates running for Ouray mayor and four candidates running for two Ou...
October 7, 2021
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CALENDAR & EVENTS
ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS: Every Friday and Saturday morning at 9 and every Tuesday and Wednesday night at 7 at St. Daniel’s Church, 614 Fifth St., Ouray. ...
October 7, 2021
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POLICE LOG
The following is a summary of cases the Ridgway Marshal's Office handled from Sept. 13-Oct 3. If you have information on any of the below active cases...
October 7, 2021
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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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