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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
News
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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Keep calm and build on
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Keep calm and build on
By Erin McIntyre 
November 11, 2026
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Water battle likely headed for trial
By Chart Riggall 
November 11, 2026
DELTA – A Colorado water court judge appears likely to let supporters and opponents of a pipeline diversion from Cow Creek into Ridgway Reservoir duke out their claims at a trial scheduled for next ye...
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Shuttle service to shut down
Montrose-Ridgway-Ouray bus will stop at end of year due to lack of local funding
By James Hanlon 
November 11, 2026
The OurWay commuter shuttle service that runs between Ouray, Ridgway and Montrose will shut down at the end of this year due to lack of funding. After nearly three years, the pilot program’s $531,000 ...
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CDOT plans projects for 2027, future
Agency apologizes for lax weed control on highways, eyes more Billy Creek work in 2028
By James Hanlon 
November 11, 2026
The Colorado Department of Transportation has no major construction planned next year in Ouray County, but more projects are in store for the future. CDOT staff presented a roundup of current and futu...
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Ridgway will pull from reserves to cover expenses in 2027
Town to discuss more cuts Nov. 19
By James Hanlon 
November 11, 2026
The town of Ridgway will continue to draw down its general fund reserves to cover expenses in 2027, even as town leaders plan to discuss more budget cuts later this month. During a budget retreat on H...
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