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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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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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