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College student from Ridgway missing near Buena Vista
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College student from Ridgway missing near Buena Vista
By Mike 
October 27, 2026
A firefighter with the Log Hill Volunteer Fire Department and another man are missing near Buena Vista after they went hiking last weekend and didn’t return. Kaden Matsuda, 19, of Ridgway, and Jackson Donlon, 20, of New York, were reported missing Monday by staff at Colorado Mountain College in Leadville, who said the students left the campus on Oct. 23 to go for a hike and hadn’t returned to the ...
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County wraps up draft budget without layoffs
Initial plan leaves five positions vacant, reduces some departmental hours
By James Hanlon 
October 21, 2026
Ouray County’s draft budget for next year proposes five staff reductions from general fund departments – all of which are currently vacant positions. The positions are from administration, the assesso...
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Veteran transport program approved
Veteran transport program approved
October 21, 2026
After resolving concerns about an intergovernmental agreement with San Miguel County, Ouray County commissioners approved a new partnership last week that will transport veterans to medical appointmen...
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Watershed protection project extended
October 21, 2026
The Emergency Watershed Protection project to mitigate debris flows below the Gold Mountain Fire burn area has received a 45-day extension with a new completion date of Nov. 17. Most construction is s...
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Looking Back
October 21, 2026
Compiled from the files of The Ouray County Herald, The Ridgway Sun, and The Ouray County Plaindealer 60 Years Ago October 20, 1966 A parent-teacher day was introduced into Ouray schools Oct. 14. This...
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Board seeks clarity on EMS budget
Commissioner: 'Vote of no-confidence' on merger with Ridgway Fire District until concerns resolved
By James Hanlon 
October 21, 2026
Ouray County commissioners have unresolved concerns with the Ouray County Emergency Medical Services budget that raise questions about the viability of the plan to consolidate EMS under the Ridgway Fi...
Democrats lose House candidate
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Democrats lose House candidate
Alec Lindeman isn't challenging Larry Don Suckla for HD58 seat due to placeholder filing error
By James Hanlon 
October 21, 2026
Alec Lindeman wasn’t planning to run for the Colorado House of Representatives this year. Neither was Susannah Smith, a Ridgway resident who volunteered to be a placeholder candidate in the Democratic...
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Older workers keep economy churning
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Older workers keep economy churning
With teenagers in school, retirement-age employees key to shops staying open
By Erin McIntyre erin@ouraynews.com 
October 21, 2026
The patrons approaching the front desk at the Box Cañon Visitor Center have no idea that interacting with Glynn Williams is part of the experience. "I need four seniors, please," one man said as he ap...
HopeWest helps patients navigate challenging times
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HopeWest helps patients navigate challenging times
Former humane society director now serves county as clinical social worker for hospice, palliative care nonprofit
By Erin McIntyre erin@ouraynews.com 
October 21, 2026
You don't have to have everything figured out. That's one of the most important things HopeWest hospice and palliative care staff want you to know, if you aren't sure if you're old enough, sick enough...
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Calendar & Events
Oct. 22-Nov. 5, 2026
October 21, 2026
Thursday, October 22 "Rocky Horror Picture Show Live Shadow Cast" performance starts at 8 p.m. at the Sherbino Theater, 604 Clinton St. Tickets $30, includes audience props, visit sherbino.org for mor...
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Log Hill funds never meant to offset deficit
By Randy Olin 
October 21, 2026
Dear Editor: I strongly disagree that the Board of County Commissioners be able to tap into or use monies/funds that were paid by and belong to the residents of Log Hill Village, and designated specif...
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Voters deserve better than Congressman Hurd
By Dave Underwood 
October 21, 2026
Dear Editor: As we approach the November election, we’ll doubtless be hearing a lot about U.S. Rep. Jeff Hurd’s commitment to local issues. His mailers will almost certainly feature the congressman du...
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Weiser committed to CO
By Tom Heffernan 
October 21, 2026
Dear Editor: Phil Weiser is deeply committed to justice and public service. The son and grandson of Holocaust survivors, he will be willing to fight for the American dream. Phil has made it a priority...
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LETTER TO THE EDITOR
Who’s funding statewide measures?
By Carolyn Dresler 
October 21, 2026
Dear Editor: We have seven amendments and seven propositions on our Ouray County ballot. Amendments 81, 82, 83, 84, 85 and 86 and propositions 132 and 136 have as registered agents people from the Wes...
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