Letters, Opinion
Dear Editor: There is a need to acknowledge the recent revelations at the special Ouray County Board of Commissioners meeting March 30, where Commissi...
April 15, 2026
News
Compiled from the files ofThe Ouray County Herald, The Ridgway Sun, and The Ouray County Plaindealer60 Years AgoApril 14, 1966 The city-wide revival m...
April 15, 2026
Feature
Sancho Panza, in Miguel de Cervantes’ classic “Don Quijote,” often uttered, “Honesty is the best policy.” If that mantra was true for the late 1500s a...
April 15, 2026
News
Ridgway residents will soon be able to participate in Bruin Waste Management’s first residential composting service, though the program has faced some...
April 15, 2026
Feature
The Ridgway Secondary School Knowledge Bowl team placed second in the 2A state competition, held at Aims Community College in Greeley on March 16-17, ...
April 15, 2026
Obituaries
August 30, 1938 – April 3, 2026 Lou Ella Femia, 87 – beloved wife, stepmother, and grandmother – of Ouray, Colorado, passed away peacefully in her sle...
April 15, 2026
Calendar & Events, Feature
Thursday, April 16 Community book club, noon-1 p.m. at the Ridgway Public Library. Bring lunch and discuss "The Gales of November" by John U. Bacon. S...
April 15, 2026
Main, News
John Clark will continue serving as Ridgway mayor, defeating his only challenger in 14 years since he was first elected, newcomer Tia Mihelarakis. Cla...
April 8, 2026
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Likely ballot measure would raise money for roads, EMS
June 24, 2026
Ouray County voters likely will be asked this fall to approve a use tax on both new vehicle purchases and construction material purchases, with most of the tax dollars going to the county’s Road and B...
Main, News...
Experts say consolidation may not help homeowners gain, keep coverage
June 24, 2026
Home insurance experts say the proposed consolidation of fire and emergency services in Ouray County may not necessarily help homeowners gain and keep insurance coverage. Leaders of the possible conso...
News
Ranch History Museum marks 20th birthday Saturday with expansion preview
June 24, 2026
The Ouray County Ranch History Museum is celebrating its 20th birthday with a preview of what it wants to be when it grows up. During a celebration from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on June 27, survey stakes and...
News
After recent heated tone, councilors emphasize preserving casual culture
June 24, 2026
Ridgway town councilors want to run meetings more efficiently while preserving the council’s casual culture. After trying out informal strategies to shorten the length of meetings, the council may con...
