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SMPA access charge would go up in January, followed by tiered energy rate in May
October 30, 2024
The San Miguel Power Association board of directors will vote next mon...
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At least 3 county workers tell investigator commissioner treats employees poorly
October 30, 2024
At least three more Ouray County employees have submitted statements c...
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November 1, 2024
It’s homecoming season for two llamas, who went missing back in July along the high crests of the West Fork of the Cimarron. The condition of Clavio and Cisneros after they were retrieved: “Excellent, never been happier,” said Lisa Balcomb, who was llama packing three months ago with her sister when the animals escaped . They were spooked by a livestock guardian dog minding a herd of sheep. Their ...
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Prescribed burn planned north of Ridgway
October 30, 2024
Prescribed burn planned north of Ridgway The Bureau of Land Management is planning to ignite slash piles and conduct prescribed burns in the region to reduce fuels and help remove invasive species. On...
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Colorado Main Street Community initiative could unlock funding for business revitalization
October 30, 2024
After being crowned an official Colorado Main Street Community, Ouray has unlocked state resources for downtown revitalization efforts ranging from aesthetic repairs on historic storefronts to support...
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Sixteen years after his father died in ascent, Ridgway native Michael Gardner dies on Nepal peak
October 23, 2024
Michael Gardner chose courage as consistently as he stirred it in others. It was clear, as seven Ridgway High School alumni traded stories of their late childhood friend, that his gentle fearlessness ...
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Perkovich chastises top-level spending in county; Padgett trumpets accomplishments
October 23, 2024
Ouray County commissioner candidates last week hammered home their established platforms — Republican challenger Michael Perkovich faulting county spending at the top levels of government and Democrat...
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October 23, 2024
Ouray County voters began receiving ballots in the mail last week, and already nearly 1,200 people had cast their votes as of Tuesday — roughly 25% of the county’s active, registered voters. That also...
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County argues it must investigate harassment allegations
October 23, 2024
A harassment complaint against Ouray County Commissioner Lynn Padgett has no merit and should be dropped, her attorney argued in a letter sent to Ouray County Attorney Leo Caselli last week. Padgett's...
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Hill, Fedel families partner to open Ace Hardware in Ridgway
October 30, 2024
When the Family Dollar store closed in Ridgway earlier this spring, Ace Hardware saw an opportunity. And the Hill and Fedel families, in turn, saw an opportunity to bring another family-run business i...
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October 30, 2024
Realm Supply will reopen across the county on Ouray’s Main Street after closing its doors in Ridgway this summer. Owner Tia Mihelarakis will take over part of The Blue Pear at 645 Main St. on Nov. 1, ...
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October 30, 2024
Ridgway Pilates' new space within Ridgway’s old bank building is a dream for owner Erica Young, whose old location could barely accommodate her growing clientele. The former Realm Supply location at 5...
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Equally adventurous in life and passionate about students, Heidi Hanssen left a legacy of professionalism and devotion at Ridgway Elementary
October 23, 2024
The first thing he noticed was how gorgeous she was. It was impossible, of course, to miss the tall brunette in the Minturn Middle School classroom where Andy Dennis and Heidi Hanssen met as teachers ...
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Logistics, roster size lead Ridgway, Ouray to split up track, cross country teams
October 23, 2024
The track and field and cross country athletes from Ridgway and Ouray who once were teammates now compete against each other. The split in the teams earlier this year means Ridgway and Ouray student a...
Calendar & Events, Feature...
Oct. 24 - Nov. 7, 2024
October 23, 2024
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 24 LIVE MUSIC: David Nunn, 5-8 p.m. at the Western Hotel, 210 Seventh Ave. in Ouray. FRIDAY, OCTOBER 25 GAME: Murder Mystery Dinner Party: Murder on a Train. Tickets $60 for a speaki...
