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Violinist to perform in Ridgway
Violinist to perform in Ridgway
Holiday favorites and familiar tunes are on the schedule this Saturday in a concert with violinist Jeff Leigh, at United Church of the San Juans in Ri...
November 24, 2021
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Journalism fundraiser offers documentary screening
The critical importance of an independent free press to a thriving democracy and the vital role played by small-town newspapers will be center stage a...
October 13, 2021
Weehawken presents twist on classic fairytale
A twist on a classic fairytale is giving young actors and actresses a chance to tap into their creativity and audiences an opportunity to once again e...
July 29, 2020
State: Feeding big-game wildlife selfish, illegal
State: Feeding big-game wildlife selfish, illegal
Colorado Parks and Wildlife reminds citizens that big-game wildlife does not need our help to get through a winter and that feeding them is not only i...
February 12, 2020
Sundance short films featured at Sherbino
Sundance short films featured at Sherbino
A sampling of short films shown at the 2019 Sun-dance Film Festival has been touring the country for months and will make a stop in Ridgway tonight, J...
January 8, 2020
News
Shed antler rules in effect
Wildlife officials are reminding people not to collect shed antlers on all public lands west of Interstate 25 until April 30. These statewide restrict...
January 1, 2020
Meals planned for Elks Lodge
You don’t have to be a member of the Elks Lodge in Ouray to enjoy two events coming up this month – the annual Robert Burns Supper and the charity bre...
January 1, 2020
News
Parks free to active, retired military this month
COLORADO Colorado Parks and Wildlife is offering all active-duty military and veterans free entrance to all 41 Colorado state parks during the entire ...
August 15, 2019
News
Ouray resident wins bass tourney
OURAY COUNTY Chase Nicholson of Ouray caught 571 smallmouth bass and won the top prize of $5,000 for the most fish caught in the Colorado Parks and Wi...
August 15, 2019
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After hiatus, a rally for high school baseball in Ridgway
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After hiatus, a rally for high school baseball in Ridgway
Sporting nearly 30-year-old jerseys, pilot junior varsity team takes field, aims for long-term viability through fundraising
By Lia Salvatierra lia@ouraynews.com 
April 15, 2026
Ridgway High School’s 1997 baseball jerseys are having a comeback season this spring. The school’s new, pilot junior varsity baseball team is sporting them after a surprise discovery. The vintage unif...
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Zero-waste policy draws public fire
Council tables proposal for compostable, recyclable materials over concerns from business owners, community groups
By Lia Salvatierra lia@ouraynews.com 
April 15, 2026
Ridgway town councilors tabled a draft “zero-waste” policy for events on town property after public backlash about how the rules would impact business owners and community groups. The proposal discuss...
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Administrator sought info backing chief decision
Records: Officers concerned about training
By Mike Wiggins mike@ouraynews.com 
April 15, 2026
Ouray City Administrator Michelle Metteer sought input from neighboring law enforcement agencies about how they conduct background checks — after she decided not to hire Daric Harvey as the permanent ...
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Track and field returns to Grand Junction
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Track and field returns to Grand Junction
April 15, 2026
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County renews water lease for fourth year
April 15, 2026
Ouray County commissioners signed off on an agreement Tuesday to lease and help pay for backup water to support the county’s irrigators for a fourth year. The lease secures a 2021 no-call agreement be...
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