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In an often ostentatious industry, a weekend of authenticity in Ouray
Opinion
In an often ostentatious industry, a weekend of authenticity in Ouray
By Mike Wiggins 
July 1, 2021
Rain spattered the plastic dessert plates as a breeze jostled the giant inflatable movie screen. “We invite you to watch the rest of the movie inside,” a voice announced. “Terry has a theater inside h...
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Wishing hard for rain — but not too much of it
Opinion
Wishing hard for rain — but not too much of it
By Karen Risch 
June 23, 2021
In spite of a dry, warm May on most of the Western Slope, the San Juans and Ouray saw plentiful moisture and relatively cool temperatures the third week of the month. High mountains emerged with 5-10 ...
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I can’t outrun her, so I might as well stay with her
Opinion
I can’t outrun her, so I might as well stay with her
By Willie Richardson 
June 16, 2021
Since Sandy and I just celebrated our third wedding anniversary, I thought it only fitting to write this column. On June 1, 2018, Sandy and I were married at Pa-Co-Chu-Puk. The following is a true sto...
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No, you can’t read it first
Opinion
No, you can’t read it first
By Erin McIntyre 
June 16, 2021
Most newspapers have a policy against allowing prior review. That’s the term we use when sources want to read an article before it’s published. There are a few reasons why we don’t allow this practice...
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Opinion
LOOKING BACK
By News Staff 
June 10, 2021
50 YEARS AGO June 10, 1971 - “Since I have been in this office, I have bitten by dogs four times — and there is four dead dogs.” Police Chief Harold Boyd made the statement Monday night at city counci...
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You don’t have to go far to travel back in time
Opinion
You don’t have to go far to travel back in time
By Carolyn Snowbarger 
June 10, 2021
Travel back (way back) in time along the Trail of the Ancients, a National Scenic Byway. This route showcases the archaeological and cultural history of the Native American peoples in the Four Corners...
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At my age, the pros still outweigh the cons
Opinion
At my age, the pros still outweigh the cons
By Willie Richardson 
May 19, 2021
I'm writing this column on my 71st birthday. Now that I'm a full-fledged, certified, card-carrying member of the social security crowd, I want to inform the younger generations of what they have to lo...
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How one local resident painted with a lot of Grit
Opinion
How one local resident painted with a lot of Grit
By Carolyn Snowbarger 
May 12, 2021
Robert “Bob” DeJulio was one of many locals who worked on the classic western movie, “True Grit,” in 1968. He was a “sign painter” when he got the gig of his life turning the little ranching town of R...
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Opinion
LOOKING BACK
By News Staff 
May 6, 2021
50 YEARS AGO May 6, 1971 - Reorganization to combine the Ouray and Ridgway school districts was defeated Tuesday by only 50 votes, 258 to 208, in one of the heaviest school elections in either Ouray o...
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Legislation aimed at advancing state’s vital agricultural industry
Opinion
Legislation aimed at advancing state’s vital agricultural industry
By Barbara Mclachlan 
April 28, 2021
My grandfather was a mover and shaker in the Colorado sugar beet industry with Great Western Sugar, and he was also a professor of agriculture at Colorado State University. But the ag roots my brother...
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April was glorious, but drought outlook is gloomy
Opinion
April was glorious, but drought outlook is gloomy
By Karen Risch 
April 28, 2021
Morning birdsong, tiny bees, blooming apricots, sprightly daffodils, thick green grass – the wonder that is April finally arrived. The first 15 days of the month were bone-dry, though. Luckily, since ...
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Nonsensical or profound, my favorite ‘Willie-isms’
Opinion
Nonsensical or profound, my favorite ‘Willie-isms’
By Willie Richardson 
April 14, 2021
Not knowing how much time I have left on Earth, I want to share some of my favorite sayings. Some are my originals, but most are quotes from family and friends. Mostly nonsense, but if you look deep, ...
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Opinion
LOOKING BACK
By News Staff 
April 8, 2021
50 YEARS AGO April 8, 1971 - The Ridgway Town Council had received a letter from Mr. and Mrs. Pastore requesting a public dance permit for the Fort Smith Tavern and Little Chef Cafe. Mr. Tom Van Arsda...
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Opinion
LOOKING BACK
By News Staff 
April 1, 2021
50 YEARS AGO April 1, 1971 - It just may be that phone users will find the lines much busier than usual around the Ouray area this weekend, if too many people are playing with the new direct distance ...
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Opinion
Vaccinations: A first-class operation
By News Staff 
April 1, 2021
Dear Editor: Greetings to members of the Ouray County Health Department and all volunteers who have assisted in providing the important vaccinations for COVID-19. My wife Margaret and I think of today...
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Opinion
Enough with the delays in Warren sex assault case
By News Staff 
April 1, 2021
Dear Editor, How long is a victim supposed to wait for their case to be heard? How long should the accused be able to kick their court case down the road? How long should the public allow the District...
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Opinion
LOOKING BACK
By News Staff 
March 25, 2021
50 YEARS AGO March 25, 1971 - Editorial: How come in these days of environmental concern, the cretinous “all terrain” adult toys continue to be manufactured? New types are developed every year, advert...
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Opinion
LOOKING BACK
By News Staff 
March 18, 2021
50 YEARS AGO March 18, 1971 - It may or may not be true, as some country folk claim, that America’s growing army of snowmobile enthusiasts is comprised chiefly of city folk too lazy to ski. But it is ...
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Opinion
LOOKING BACK
By News Staff 
March 11, 2021
50 YEARS AGO March 11, 1971 - Low numbers of deer and an elk population that is not increasing as fast as the elk hunting pressure were the basic considerations on which the Colorado Game, Fish and Pa...
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My answer to this noxious weed? Burn, baby, burn
Opinion
My answer to this noxious weed? Burn, baby, burn
By Erin Stadelman 
March 4, 2021
The spring thaw will be quickly upon us. The irrigation ditches will need to be readied to accept the glorious flow of water. To ensure the hay meadows receive the optimum amount of precious water, so...
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Ridgway hotel to convert to housing
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Ridgway hotel to convert to housing
MTN Lodge owner: Change needed to sustain operations; town leaders worried
By Lia Salvatierra lia@ouraynews.com 
September 10, 2025
Ridgway’s largest hotel plans to convert to construction and hotel workforce housing for a new Four Seasons development in Mountain Village for at least the next four years. MTN Lodge signed an agreem...
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With federal funds in limbo, Ouray seeks options to reduce wildfire danger
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With federal funds in limbo, Ouray seeks options to reduce wildfire danger
By Lia Salvatierra lia@ouraynews.com 
September 10, 2025
Ouray city leaders are exploring other ways to address dead, fallen trees littering neighborhoods and hillsides now that it's unclear when a large-scale, federally funded wildfire mitigation project w...
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News
Interim police chief retained through Dec. 31
By Mike Wiggins mike@ouraynews.com 
September 10, 2025
Ouray City Administrator Michelle Metteer has extended the contract of Interim Police Chief Daric Harvey through the end of the year. Harvey was hired as the interim chief in March, replacing Sgt. Gar...
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City to hear public input on wayfinding sign solutions
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City to hear public input on wayfinding sign solutions
By Lia Salvatierra lia@ouraynews.com 
September 10, 2025
The Ouray City Council will hold a work session Monday to discuss possible solutions to concerns raised by residents and business owners about new wayfinding signs installed along Main Street earlier ...
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LETTER TO THE EDITOR
Article about Space to Create too negative
September 10, 2025
Dear Editor: The origin and theory behind the Space To Create movement is tied to the common phenomenon where creative individuals, looking for affordable and functional space, move into semi-industri...
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