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THE FIGHT OF HER LIFE
This is a recent photo of Harlan and Eva Schoonover, in which she’s wearing a pink wig she started wearing during her chemotherapy for a rare sarcoma she was diagnosed with in December. The cancer spread to Eva’s lungs and liver before it was detected. Photo courtesy Schoonover family
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By Erin McIntyre, on June 30, 2022
THE FIGHT OF HER LIFE

  • This is a recent photo of Harlan and Eva Schoonover, in which she’s wearing a pink wig she started wearing during her chemotherapy for a rare sarcoma she was diagnosed with in December. The cancer spread to Eva’s lungs and liver before it was detected. Photo courtesy Schoonover family

She’ll strap on her dirt biking chest protector and pull on layers of pants and a wetsuit.

She’ll tie the shoelaces on her Converse sneakers, the ones that let the water drain through the canva...

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County orders removal of cabin
Commissioners: Owner misled on high-alpine project
By Lia Salvatierra lia@ouraynews.com 
November 27, 2024
A cabin built on Red Mountain Pass must be removed, since the owner misled the county when he obtained approval for the project, Ouray County commissioners decided last week. After hearing nearly seve...
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Ex-chief says city defamed him
Lawsuit claims Ouray violated Wood's due process rights
By Mike Wiggins mike@ouraynews.com 
November 27, 2024
Former Ouray Police Chief Jeff Wood filed a federal lawsuit against the city last week, alleging city leaders made defamatory remarks and violated his constitutional rights when then-City Administrato...
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REDUCING THE RISK
Ouray County resident receives nonprofit group's first wildfire-ready home certification
By Lia Salvatierra lia@ouraynews.com 
November 27, 2024
Last month, Bob Erickson placed the last piece of protective metal under the porch of his home in Eagle Hill Ranch near Ridgway. It was the final touch of two years of home-hardening mitigation work h...
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Ouray County Baseball
November 27, 2024
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Renters in crosshairs of city’s new parking ordinance
November 27, 2024
Dear Editor: The city's new flip-side parking restrictions carry a robust $150 fine, with no restriction of the hours of enforcement. It's a Catch-22. If you drive home from work on Monday and park on...
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What would it look like for Scranton to take responsibility?
November 27, 2024
Dear Editor: I was discouraged to learn last week of Brian Scranton’s “not guilty” plea in his current sexual assault case. According to Brian’s own text messages, the facts are not in question: He se...
Weehawken Creative Arts
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Weehawken Creative Arts
November 27, 2024
Year established as a nonprofit: 2004 What does your organization do for Ouray County? Weehawken Creative Arts enriches the lives of Ouray County residents through diverse arts and cultural programs f...
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Ouray County Cares
November 27, 2024
Year established as a nonprofit: 1985 What does your organization do for Ouray County? Ouray County Cares is resurrecting an important tradition – the Angel Tree program. This heartwarming initiative ...
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Woman’s Club of Ouray County
November 27, 2024
Year established as a nonprofit: 1897 What does your organization do for Ouray County? The 127-years-young Woman’s Club of Ouray County is a philanthropic group that hosts community events, performs a...
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