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It’s been planted in Antarctica, held up in the Himalayas and waved by conservationist Jane Goodall at a rally in New York City. But Ridgway could be ...
May 7, 2025
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For the first time since their release in Colorado nearly 18 months ago, gray wolves have crossed into Ouray County.A Colorado Parks and Wildlife map ...
May 7, 2025
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Editor's note: This story has been updated to correct an error. The previous version inaccurately indicated Paul Stashick is currently on the board of...
May 7, 2025
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A special-use permit application for a proposed guest ranch will come back to Ouray County commissioners in late August after county leaders asked the...
May 7, 2025
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A Denver graphic design firm really wants to finish what it started and complete the design for signs to be installed at two Ouray parks.The Ouray Cit...
May 7, 2025
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In high school track and field, athletes are limited to competing in four events. It’s a way to ensure competitive balance, limit wear and tear on ath...
May 7, 2025
Letters, Opinion
Dear Editor: Late April and early May is peak time for spring bird migration in Colorado!According to a May 3 article in the Denver Post, bird populat...
May 7, 2025
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It is time to begin planning our explorations into the San Juan Mountains again. Be certain to include another trek on Last Dollar Road, connecting Ri...
May 7, 2025
Obituaries
Aug. 7, 1945-April 17, 2025 Jeanette “Nettie” Marie Pope passed away peacefully at home on April 17, 2025, with her family by her side. Nettie was bor...
May 7, 2025
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Freshmen-laden Ridgway relay team captures state title
May 21, 2025
LAKEWOOD — Ariel and Natasha Hessler didn’t have the same level of confidence during the final baton pass for the Ridgway High School’s 4x800-meter relay team last week. Ariel expected to see Heritage...
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Wildlife officers, police urge residents, businesses to take precautions in light of early bear activity
May 21, 2025
A Ouray woman’s claim that she was attacked by a bear last weekend is prompting wildlife and law enforcement officers to remind residents and business owners to take steps to prevent future encounters...
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Third increase since 2022 intended to help fund capital needs
May 21, 2025
The city of Ouray is prepared to raise rates again at the Ouray Hot Springs Pool and Fitness Center, claiming the additional money is needed to fund capital improvements at the pool. Daily admission, ...
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Three vacancies still to fill after Ridgway resident selected
May 21, 2025
Ouray County commissioners appointed Ridgway resident Valentine Szwarc to the Planning Commission and rejected another applicant after advertising four board vacancies for nearly three months. During ...
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Federal funding changes could hit Emergency Management budget
May 21, 2025
Ouray County Emergency Management could lose onethird of its budget now that federal money supporting a state grant program may not be renewed. Emergency Manager Glenn Boyd told commissioners Tuesday ...
