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After lightweight 2021-22, a ‘real winter’ for Ouray
Opinion
After lightweight 2021-22, a ‘real winter’ for Ouray
By Karen Risch 
February 23, 2023
A date to keep in mind during these fierce, late winter snowstorms is March 20, the first day of astronomical spring, the vernal equinox. An even closer date, March 1, ushers in climatological spring....
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Old West gang leader’s 3 Rs: ranching, rustling, robbing
Opinion
Old West gang leader’s 3 Rs: ranching, rustling, robbing
By Carolyn Snowbarger 
February 8, 2023
What do banks in Denver, Telluride and Delta have in common? Tom McCarty robbed them in the late 1800s. Tom was the oldest child of Dr. Alex McCarty and his wife, Mary. The family of six started out i...
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Opinion
OURAY COUNTY LOOKING BACK
By News Staff 
February 2, 2023
50 YEARS AGO February 1, 1973 - The fits and starts of the Dallas Project (Ridgway dam) have come to a screeching halt, for the moment at least. There is no money in President Nixon’s budget, even pla...
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Let’s hope snowy January is a sign, not singular
Opinion
Let’s hope snowy January is a sign, not singular
By Karen Risch 
January 25, 2023
It’s a welcome relief to see the daylight getting longer and brighter. January’s first 24 days were mostly gray and cold: eight cloudy, seven mostly cloudy, four partly cloudy. Three days were mostly ...
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Let’s celebrate local business
Opinion
Let’s celebrate local business
By News Staff 
January 18, 2023
The glow of the holidays has worn off and the gray of winter has settled in, which means it’s the perfect time for a little pickme- up. It’s time for our 2023 Best of Ouray County readers’ choice comp...
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Fort Uncompahgre: The place to swap
Opinion
Fort Uncompahgre: The place to swap
By News Staff 
January 11, 2023
Fort Uncompahgre was THE place on the Western Slope from 1828 until 1844. Like many “forts” in the West, including Bent’s Fort in southeastern Colorado, this wasn’t a military installation. It was a t...
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Opinion
Roadside help appreciated
By News Staff 
January 5, 2023
Dear Editor: On the night of Dec. 19 I had the pleasure of a flat tire on U.S. Highway 550 in between Ouray and Ridgway. Woefully underdressed in Christmas pajamas and Crocs, I started grumbling and r...
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Opinion
Why not call them ‘whiteout’ days?
By News Staff 
January 5, 2023
Dear Editor: I wonder if any consideration has been given to change the name “black-out days” for days that certain pass holders aren’t allowed to ski to 'white-out days'? After all, it is skiing and ...
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Opinion
OURAY COUNTY LOOKING BACK
By News Staff 
January 5, 2023
50 YEARS AGO January 4, 1973 - Although behind in its original schedule, work is now coming along smoothly on construction of the new Ridgway school, according to Samuel Avis, superintendent of Ridgwa...
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It’s cold, yes, but not historically so
Opinion
It’s cold, yes, but not historically so
By Karen Risch 
December 21, 2022
Decembrrr! And we thought November was cold. But we humans do not lack company this winter season, both friends and relatives as well as snow and ice are our seasonal visitors. And there’s lots of ic...
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Public participation shouldn’t require a road trip
Opinion
Public participation shouldn’t require a road trip
By Erin McIntyre 
November 30, 2022
If you'd like to attend the Ouray School Board's retreat this week, you're welcome to do so. But you'll need to drive almost 300 miles where there's a seat for you in a conference room in the Courtyar...
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Local governments need to be part of climate solutions
Opinion
Local governments need to be part of climate solutions
By Karen Risch 
November 23, 2022
November 2022 has produced both warm fall days and a couple weeks of snow and high, damaging winds, but it’s not broken any records. In fact, the recent cold nights and colder days more closely resemb...
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Range wars marked turbulent time on West Slope
Opinion
Range wars marked turbulent time on West Slope
By Carolyn Snowbarger 
November 9, 2022
“Oh give me land, lots of land under starry skies above, Don’t fence me in.” 'Don’t Fence Me In' has been performed by Bing Crosby, Ella Fitzgerald, Willie Nelson and others. This song was written by ...
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After a glorious October, winter lurks
Opinion
After a glorious October, winter lurks
By Karen Risch 
October 27, 2022
Ouray’s near perfect summer weather has extended its warm, sometimes wet reach into a glorious autumn. It helped that September 2022 was dry, sunny (15 days’ worth!) and warm with just 1.06 inches of ...
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Opinion
OURAY COUNTY LOOKING BACK
By News Staff 
October 27, 2022
50 YEARS AGO October 26, 1972 - Hunters keep the Sheriff’s Office busy, too. Ouray County Sheriff Art Dougherty reports that a doe and a license were stolen from the Jeep of a Mr. Frumm of Denver, whi...
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Opinion
LOOKING BACK
By News Staff 
October 20, 2022
October 19, 1972 - The Woman’s Club of Ouray came out in strong opposition to the planned coal plant and mine in this area, at the last meeting a week ago. The club members at that meeting signed a le...
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Opinion
OURAY COUNTY LOOKING BACK
By News Staff 
October 13, 2022
50 YEARS AGO October 12, 1972 - Ouray County retail sales jumped from $407,000 to $617,000 for a whopping 51.6% increase over the same period in 1971, according to figures released by the Business Res...
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Let’s not screw up this chance to reduce climate threat
Opinion
Let’s not screw up this chance to reduce climate threat
By News Staff 
September 28, 2022
“In golden September with bright sunny days / The sky is clear and blue / The bee’s in the clover / Although summer’s over / I love September / Don’t you?” — A song from my childhood played in my mind...
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Our subscription rates are changing. Here’s why
Opinion
Our subscription rates are changing. Here’s why
By News Staff 
September 21, 2022
Everything costs more these days. We've all seen fuel surcharges added for delivery, trash pickup and other services. Increased fees for restaurant tabs, sometimes for food cost increases or to boost...
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Opinion
Advocate supports crime victims
By News Staff 
September 15, 2022
Dear Editor: In light of the recent sexual assault trial against John Warren, owner of Red Mountain Brewing here in Ouray, we think it is important that folks living in our community be aware of a loc...
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Ridgway schools dial up phone ban
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Ridgway schools dial up phone ban
By Lia Salvatierra lia@ouraynews.com 
June 25, 2025
Ouray also aims to update tech policy for kids, staff Hallways and classrooms at Ridgway Secondary School will more closely resemble decades past this fall — without a cellphone in sight. During a Jun...
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Town clamps down on water usage
As supplies dry up, Ridgway stops watering parks, urges residents to conserve
By Erin McIntyre erin@ouraynews.com 
June 25, 2025
Ridgway town leaders are cracking down on water use, fearing limited supplies won't last the summer if they don't convince residents to curb their watering habits now. The town announced Wednesday mor...
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Sheriff sees more calls, shorter responses in 2024
By Lia Salvatierra lia@ouraynews.com 
June 25, 2025
The Ouray County Sheriff’s Office reported a 25% boost in most calls for service and shorter response times in 2024 compared to 2023. During an annual report to county commissioners Tuesday, the depar...
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Red Mountain Pass fire likely human-caused
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Red Mountain Pass fire likely human-caused
By By Erin McIntyre and Lia Salvatierra erin@ouraynews.com lia@ouraynews.com 
June 25, 2025
A wildfire that burned five acres on Red Mountain Pass and closed U.S. Highway 550 for nearly 24 hours earlier this week is suspected to be human-caused. The fire burning above the highway near the av...
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‘Overwhelming demand’ at Hurd town hall
June 25, 2025
Callers to U.S. Rep. Jeff Hurd's telephone town hall on Tuesday night encountered a message that they couldn't access the virtual meeting, due to "overwhelming demand." The Plaindealer and others atte...
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