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City can’t afford to forgo fees
By News Staff 
November 25, 2020
Dear Editor: The citizens of Ouray have seen their water and sewer rates double in the past five years. The City Council would like to increase utility rates this year. We have a $15 million wastewate...
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Gather ‘round the campfire for an old-timer song
Gather ‘round the campfire for an old-timer song
By News Staff 
November 19, 2020
As a child I remember my Dad, Fred Richandson, singing. My favorite was a song about two tough guys that got into a fight. Much to the delight of us boys, Dad would sing it with much gusto. I can’t si...
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Boebert fails to grasp CORE Act
By News Staff 
November 19, 2020
Dear Editor: Apparently the very conservative Scott Tipton was not far enough to the right for the people of the 3rd Congressional District. The people elected Lauren Boebert, who is thoroughly unqual...
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It’s clear: Masks needed in public to reduce virus spread
By News Staff 
November 19, 2020
Dear Editor: Nov that the hospitals are nearly full, can we agree the everyone needs to be masked in public places? Just last week I was in the post office. There was a post office employee in the lob...
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Black Canyon train was an experiment in adventure
Black Canyon train was an experiment in adventure
By Carolyn Snowbarger 
November 12, 2020
In the late 1880s, William Jackson Palmer and his Denver and Rio Grande (D&RG) West Railroad had big dreams of conquering the Rocky Mountains to tap into the wealth flowing in and out of the new minin...
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Local veteran supports CORE Act
By News Staff 
November 12, 2020
Dear Editor: On Nov. 12, the day after we honor our nation’s veterans, I am joining Coloradans from across the state in a “Day of Action,” urging Congress to pass the Colorado Outdoor Recreation and E...
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Dedication of trail volunteers valued
By News Staff 
November 12, 2020
Dear Editor: As an enthusiastic hiker, I would like to thank all those dedicated volunteers that have worked very hard to keep our local trails open, and cleared so they could be hiked with ease. This...
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‘Amish Project’ examines forgiveness within tragedy
‘Amish Project’ examines forgiveness within tragedy
By Mike Wiggins 
November 5, 2020
For Kate Kissingford, there was some hesitation. Hesitation, generally, about whether indoor live theater should be held at all in the long shadow of COVID-19. Hesitation, specifically, about whether ...
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LETTER TO THE EDITOR
By News Staff 
November 5, 2020
Support efforts to manage, protect forests Dear Editor: I suspect many folks feel proud that an Englemann Spruce cut from the Grand Mesa Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests will grace the west l...
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Arctic blast a brief reprieve from climate disaster
Arctic blast a brief reprieve from climate disaster
By Karen Risch 
October 29, 2020
Drought, smoke, fire, three months of unusually hot late summer / fall days, a puny monsoon, a La Niña forecast: Welcome to the American West’s 2020 dimate disaster. For this just-completed water year...
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Hard to build a community, easy to tear it down
By News Staff 
October 29, 2020
Dear Editor: I am so disheartened that Ouray County folks are putting out ads that are mean, untruthful, and destructive in the name of politics. It is mind-blowing that people I have respected and wo...
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Negative ads hurt, don’t help
By News Staff 
October 29, 2020
Dear Editor: For decades, I have watched our political system divide, falling prey to special interest and big money. Political parties no longer work together but stand their ground, holding fast to ...
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No place for ads that lie
By News Staff 
October 29, 2020
Dear Editor: I think that all four county commissioner candidates are all very good candidates and will do a good job. Ido take issue with some of the flyers and ads being circulated by the Ouray Coun...
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Support RSA tax
By News Staff 
October 29, 2020
Dear Editor: I have been a very satisfied patient of Dr. Joel Gates for over five years. I think that Ouray County should do whatever it can to help insure that he remains here to serve the community....
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Padgett all about control
By News Staff 
October 29, 2020
Dear Editor: I would like to address the attack made by mail by Lynn Padgett’s campaign and the Ouray County Democratic Party. First I would like to point out that it was a direct attack on the citize...
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Kudos to Padgett for sticking to positive message
By News Staff 
October 29, 2020
Dear Editor: I would like to commend Lynn Padgett, in the face of a concerted smear campaign against her, for sticking to positive ads and mailers which focus solely on her mission, experience, achiev...
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OURAY-RIDGWAY-SILVERTON BOYS CROSS COUNTRY AT STATE COMPETITION
OURAY-RIDGWAY-SILVERTON BOYS CROSS COUNTRY AT STATE COMPETITION
By News Staff 
October 22, 2020
The Ouray-Silverton-Ridgway Cross Country Boys Team had five runners qualify for the state competition last week, held at the Norris-Penrose Events Center in Colorado Springs on Oct. 17. The 5K cours...
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Final leg of Perimeter Trail done
Final leg of Perimeter Trail done
By Carolina Brown 
October 22, 2020
A nearly 15-year project to entirely encircle Ouray with a hiking trail is now complete after a local volunteer organization finished the last section this month. Members of the Ouray Trail Group, alo...
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HIT ME WITH YOUR BEST SHOT
HIT ME WITH YOUR BEST SHOT
By News Staff 
October 22, 2020
Ashley King-Grambley gets a flu shot from Dr. Joel Gates on Oct. 16 during the Ouray County Public Health Agency's drive-through vaccination clinic. Local health officials provided the clinic for free...
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Q&A: Election 2020
By Colorado News Collaborative 
October 22, 2020
Vote centers around the state - more than 340 of them - are open for those who want to vote or drop ballots off in person for the Nov. 3 election. Here in Ouray County, the vote center is at the Ouray...
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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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