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Thankful for revival of grand old dame
By News Staff 
July 1, 2021
Dear Editor, My name is David Thorpe Wright. Two of my great great uncles, George and Ed, were responsible for the Wright Building and Wright's Hall (the Wright Opera House.) I want to thank, on behal...
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Show respect for flag
By News Staff 
July 1, 2021
Dear Editor, Next week is our great Fourth of July parade celebrating the birth of our country. Always leading the parade is a color guard carrying the American flag. I ask all of you to show respect ...
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Clear laws will help Canyon Creek usage
By News Staff 
July 1, 2021
Dear Editor, I would like to clarify the points I made recently concerning the use of the Canyon Creek area. I made these points at the June 1 Board of County Commissioners meeting, and they were repo...
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Rootwings Art takes flight in Ridgway
Rootwings Art takes flight in Ridgway
By Carolina Brown 
June 23, 2021
A new art gallery has opened in the historic Herran House in Ridgway at 146 N. Cora St. Rootwings Art is owned by and will feature art from Ridgway artists Bruce and Vanessa Marootian Backer. This mon...
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MAGNIFIQUE!
MAGNIFIQUE!
By News Staff 
June 23, 2021
Ridgway musicians Doug and Heather perform a set on North Laura Street in Ridgway on Sunday during the inaugural La Fete de la Musique, which was put on by Weehawken Creative Arts, The Sherbino Theate...
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New eatery offers options for all
New eatery offers options for all
By Carolina Brown 
June 23, 2021
A new bar and restaurant opened this week in Ridgway, boasting a wide-ranging menu featuring plenty of options for those with food allergies. The Lazy Dog Saloon, located at 153 U.S. Highway 550 next ...
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FOCUSED ON NATURE
FOCUSED ON NATURE
By Erin McIntyre 
June 23, 2021
It’s all about priorities. And for Gary Ratcliff, it’s all about the landscape. Sure, there might be a herd of wild horses posing, with their manes dramatically windblown, just begging to be the subj...
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MOUNTAIN MAJESTY
MOUNTAIN MAJESTY
By News Staff 
June 23, 2021
Ridgway photographer Gary Ratcliff captured peak bloom of mule’s ears wildflowers with a backdrop of the Sneffels range earlier this month. Late spring precipitation is contributing to a beautiful wil...
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Joy of Purpose: Helping people heal
Joy of Purpose: Helping people heal
By Alexandra Mitchell Jeff Pryor 
June 23, 2021
Aimee Quadri-Chavez’s parents moved to Ouray 50 years ago. She grew up in Colona and now lives in Ridgway. With a degree in sociology from Fort Lewis College in Durango, Aimee has worked in the nonpro...
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LOOKING BACK
By News Staff 
June 23, 2021
50 YEARS AGO June 24, 1971 - The Ouray City Council has approved purchase of a new fiberglass or aluminum diving board for the municipal outdoor pool, authorizing Water Commissioner Harlan Southward t...
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Without enough workers, we all lose
By News Staff 
June 23, 2021
Dear Editor, Most of the U.S., Colorado and in particular Ouray County are going through a housing value explosion because of the shortage of workers to build new inventory and the desire of people to...
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Ouray needs to cap short-term rentals
By News Staff 
June 23, 2021
Dear Editor, A few attendees at the housing work session on Monday, June 7 made the point that if we didn’t allow short-term rentals in town, Ouray would become a town of second homes. Second homes ha...
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Birds of Ouray County: World Bird Migratory Day yields flock of sightings
Birds of Ouray County: World Bird Migratory Day yields flock of sightings
By Sue Hirshman 
June 16, 2021
By Sue Hirshman Three local birders participated in World Migratory Bird Day on May 8, 2021. Don Marsh, Kent Nelson and Cliff Utech started birding at 7:08 a.m. and finished at 9:03 p.m. They spotted...
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LOOKING BACK
By News Staff 
June 16, 2021
50 YEARS AGO June 17, 1971 - Letter to the Editor: While I remain as Chief of Police and Chief Dog Catcher of the City of Ouray, the Police Force will take such action as circumstances and conditions ...
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We’re in the business of naming names. Here’s why we didn’t publish some
By Erin McIntyre 
June 10, 2021
I suspect there were a few readers who picked up the paper last week and were either disappointed or incredibly relieved to not see something in print. The names of the minors cited for alleged alcoho...
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With gratitude for a fabulous school year
By News Staff 
June 10, 2021
Dear Editor: The 2020-21 school year came to a celebratory completion last week. The Ridgway School District (RSD) proudly taught our entire PreK-12 student body in-person from the first day of school...
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LOOKING BACK
By News Staff 
June 2, 2021
50 YEARS AGO June 3, 1971 - Editorial: The wilderness issue is getting hot around here. Though hearing dates have yet to be set on the Uncompahgre wilderness proposals, pro and con factions have been ...
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A few wishes on our birthday
A few wishes on our birthday
By Mike Wiggins 
June 2, 2021
One of the first things I do after putting the finishing touches on each week’s edition — after exhaling and debating whether Erin or I can muster the energy to make dinner, or if it’s a frozen pizza ...
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Here’s to the amazing women in my life
Here’s to the amazing women in my life
By Erin Stadelman 
June 2, 2021
I have recently noticed that there are a lot of amazing women in my life. I have never been one to truly notice other women and their wonderment. It just hasn't been a part of my day-to-day “people wa...
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Condo project could come at high cost
By News Staff 
June 2, 2021
Dear Editor: We all agree Ouray needs more housing and rapidly. Silvershield Terrace will provide 30 more condo units, but at a potentially disastrous cost of causing earthfall. Classic creation of a ...
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New county manager seeks to lead with heart
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New county manager seeks to lead with heart
After careers in big cities and large governments, Antonio Mendez is shifting his perspective
By Lia Salvatierra lia@ouraynews.com 
February 4, 2026
Ouray County is unlike most places Antonio Mendez has lived or worked before, and Mendez brings experience unlike the county has seen in two decades, or possibly ever. Ouray County’s new manager grew ...
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City leader pulls police from patrol duty
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City leader pulls police from patrol duty
Administrator cites concerns about training, liability; sheriff's office assumes full control of services in Ouray
By Mike Wiggins mike@ouraynews.com 
February 4, 2026
Ouray City Administrator Michelle Metteer has pulled the police department’s two remaining officers off of patrol duty and reassigned them to administrative tasks, citing concerns about liability and ...
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County considers asking voters for tax hike in November
Staff to research potential funding measures for EMS, road and bridge; sheriff won't seek question this fall
By Lia Salvatierra lia@ouraynews.com 
February 4, 2026
Ouray County leaders want to research and poll the public’s appetite for asking voters for more tax revenue, to raise additional money for the county’s Emergency Medical Services and the Road and Brid...
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Ridgway gets initial OK for $1.34M grant
By Lia Salvatierra lia@ouraynews.com 
February 4, 2026
Ridgway has received initial approval for a $1.34 million grant to help it explore an all-electric building code for new construction and help electrify municipal operations, to lower its carbon footp...
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Good for you! Uncompahgre STEAM Fair
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Good for you! Uncompahgre STEAM Fair
February 4, 2026
The “Good For You!” page is a place for reader-submitted photos illustrating community, celebrations and more. Want to submit a photo for publication? Here are some guidelines for submissions: - This ...
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