Approaching the end of his 42nd year at Ouray School, there’s pretty much no job Bernie Pearce hasn’t done — and done exceptionally well. Teacher of math, Spanish, chemistry and physics. Coach of near...

All Coloradans will be eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine starting Friday, Gov. Jared Polis announced Monday.  The state's Phase 2, which includes everyone not previously eligible in earlier pha...

The city of Ouray is preparing to embark on a sidewalk replacement program, offering to help pay for repairs as a way to entice property owners to fix sinking, cracking walkways that are unsightly and...

After more than four hours of listening to testimony from staff, the applicant and members of the public, the Board of County Commissioners continued a hearing to approve a marijuana cultivation facil...

As Ouray County's $4.8 million effort to install high speed internet service lines between Montrose and the Ouray County Public Health Department nears completion, the contractor performing the work i...

The interview for the most challenging job Tanner Kingery would ever have came less than five months after he became health department director. Standing in front of Ouray County commissioners a year...

Ouray County governments are set to receive an estimated $1.4 million from the latest economic stimulus bill, the American Rescue Plan Act. According to estimates from the Congressional Research Servi...

GUNNISON Following the faculty referendum on whether Greg Salsbury should remain president at Western Colorado University, the Board of Trustees largely remained silent. But that changed Monday, March...

Ridgway State Park is planning to construct a new group campground, after receiving $1.5 million in funding from the state for major improvements and infrastructure. The park is one of 12 selected in ...

The Ouray School Board is already working to envision a coming school year with fewer COVID-19 related restrictions. At a work session March 18 they reviewed a draft of next year’s schedule, which wil...

Ridgway’s beloved bakery has closed. But don’t worry, Chef Stefan Davenport is sticking around, he has other exciting things planned, and the space formerly occupied by Crumb Bakery & Cafe will soon b...

State officials moved Ouray County on Wednesday to level green, the least restrictive on the COVID-19 color dial, allowing most businesses and events to operate at full capacity for the first time sin...

Ouray County has been given the green light to operate most businesses and events at full capacity, the first time in a year this has happened. State officials suddenly moved Ouray County to level gre...

When Gov. Jared Polis declared a “MeatOut” on March 20, Don Latham took it personally. To the Log Hill rancher, Polis’ statements were a direct attack on his industry and his way of life, something th...

Ridgway Secondary School will soon have two electric vehicle charging stations that can charge four vehicles at once. The project was spearheaded by the secondary school’s environmental club and their...

As construction ramps up and Ouray Silver Mines gears up for production, CEO Brian Briggs told commissioners Tuesday the mine is having trouble finding housing for senior staff and they are “stuffing ...

The U.S. Forest Service is planning a visitor study this summer for the Blue Lakes and Ironton areas, after complaints about overuse, damage and other concerns. Ouray District Ranger Dana Gardunio sai...

Running one of the oldest power plants in the country comes with its inherent hassles. The level of difficulty is elevated when that 131-year-old plant is located in Ouray, where snow measured in feet...

Essential workers, people with high-risk conditions and anyone over 50 will be able to receive the COVID-19 vaccine in Colorado starting Friday, while all residents are expected to be eligible by next...

Ridgway’s Town Council is looking for another member. The April election was canceled, due to a lack of candidates for open seats. Three current councilors submitted petitions to run again for council...