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Dear Editor: I would agree with boilers being used to supplement the temperature of the Ouray Hot Springs Pool as long as the water is from the same s...

March 30, 2023

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Ridgway project trying to buy its way in

Dear Editor: I am writing this letter to highlight the Four Winds proposed development located adjacent to the established Vista Terrace Subdivision i...

March 30, 2023

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LOOKING BACK

50 YEARS AGO March 29, 1973 - A wrecker towing a car went out of control last Saturday night and tore out the bridge that crosses Skyrocket Creek just...

March 30, 2023

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Suggestions to improve the Ouray pool

Dear Editor: I would agree with boilers being used to supplement the temperature of the Ouray Hot Springs Pool as long as the water is from the same s...

March 30, 2023

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CALENDAR & EVENTS

THURSDAY, MARCH 30 THEATER: "Godspell," presented by Minerva West at 7:30 p.m. Ouray County 4-H Event Center, Ridgway. Tickets, $20 adults / $10 stude...

March 30, 2023

Letters

Politics aside, freedom of speech vital

Dear Editor: I am writing in response to the letter, “Hateful flag waver welcome to leave,” written by Tom Heffernan and published in the March 9 edit...

March 22, 2023

EARNING HIS WINGS

March 22, 2023

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Short-term rentals an unfair scapegoat

Dear Editor: Short-term rentals are a touchy subject, but it is very personal to us. Oftentimes STRs are considered the “evil twin” that is to blame f...

March 22, 2023

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OURAY COUNTY LOOKING BACK

50 YEARS AGO March 22, 1973 - Voting for rain, snow or sunshine could someday be as commonplace as electing a president, senator or mayor. Campaigns w...

March 22, 2023

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Tourists help pay for Ouray’s big bills

Dear Editor: Because Ouray’s industry is tourism, it means it’s a place people want to come, not just to visit but to live. It allows us to have excel...

March 22, 2023

Main, News...

Dispute over extended background check leads to Ouray police chief’s last day

City administrator declines to make interim chief permanent

By Mike Wiggins

December 17, 2025

Ouray Interim Police Chief Daric Harvey is leaving his job over his objections to City Administrator Michelle Metteer’s insistence that he undergo a second, more extensive background check to determin...

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Commissioners fight over board leadership position

Niece to serve as chairperson after he, Nauer reject requests from Padgett's backers to appoint her

By By Lia Salvatierra and Erin McIntyre lia@ouraynews.com erin@ouraynews.com

December 17, 2025

For the second year in a row, Ouray County commissioners fought over who should serve as board chairperson, rejecting requests from supporters of Commissioner Lynn Padgett to appoint her to the positi...

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Space to Create owner, management address complaints, pledge fixes

By Lia Salvatierra lia@ouraynews.com

December 17, 2025

Space to Create’s owner and property management company are pledging to remedy issues with Ouray County’s first affordable housing project and re-establish strong communication with residents after re...

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Council qualifies homebuyer for deed-restricted unit

December 17, 2025

The Ridgway Town Council approved qualifying a homebuyer for a deed-restricted unit in the Vista Park Commons neighborhood after discussing whether the unit was advertised fairly. The council, acting ...

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Following concerns, town delays adopting anti-idling ordinance

By Lia Salvatierra lia@ouraynews.com

December 17, 2025

Ridgway town councilors decided to delay final approval of a new anti-idling ordinance after hearing public concerns and discussing other issues related to the new rules during a Dec. 10 regular meeti...

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Remote-triggered avalanche in San Juan Mountains

First responders receive first COVID-19 vaccines