Noxious weeds in Ridgway will be targeted with herbicides and other treatments this spring, after the town council approved an amendment to the town’s weed management policy.

A long-held “no spray” policy is not working in the war on weeds within the town, illustrated by patches of noxious weeds mapped out by the county’s weed inspector. Councilors cited a need to get a handle on the problem before it gets bigger, edging out native species and causing more damage, when the...