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50 YEARS AGO November 19,1970 - The Ouray Police Department received a report from the Highlander Center Monday morning that a specially dedicated Uni...

November 19, 2020

Gather âround the campfire for an old-timer song

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 b...

November 19, 2020

Boebert fails to grasp CORE Act

Dear Editor: Apparently the very conservative Scott Tipton was not far enough to the right for the people of the 3rd Congressional District. The peopl...

November 19, 2020

Itâs clear: Masks needed in public to reduce virus spread

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 o...

November 19, 2020

Obituaries

Vernon Pleasant Jr.

Vernon Sessions Pleasant, Jr., age 66, passed away Tuesday, November 3, 2020 at Merit Health River Oaks in Flowood, MS. A memorial service will be pla...

November 12, 2020

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AROUND THE REGION

GUNNISON Early November is the halfway mark for Colorado’s big-game rifle hunting seasons, and Colorado Parks and Wildlife officials say that despite ...

November 12, 2020

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POLICE LOG

The following is an excerpt cases handled by the Ouray Police Department Nov. 2-8. NOV. 2 Officer conducted a directed patrol of the Ouray School. Off...

November 12, 2020

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News Briefs

Application process opens for homeownership opportunities in Ridgway Habitat for Humanity of the San Juans has opened the application process for two ...

November 12, 2020

Opinion

LOOKING BACK

50 YEARS AGO November 12, 1970 - Called “the most intensive ecological study of its kind ever undertaken,” last week the Department of the Interior an...

November 12, 2020

Local veteran supports CORE Act

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 Cong...

November 12, 2020

News

Ouray administrator finalists make pitch to public, interview panels

By Mike Wiggins

November 15, 2024

The three candidates for the Ouray city administrator job made their pitches Thursday and today for why they should be hired to fill the city’s top job. Daric Harvey, Michelle Metteer and Michael Rees...

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Two needs, one project

Ouray County is wrangling with dual affordable housing and child care crises. Waterview aims to make a dent in both

By Lia Salvatierra lia@ouraynews.com

November 14, 2024

In a first for Ouray County — and maybe the country — the Waterview affordable housing development will attempt to solve two problems under one roof. The first of those problems is providing an afford...

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Finalists offer varied experience

Public can meet trio vying for top Ouray job tonight

By Mike Wiggins mike@ouraynews.com

November 13, 2024

The three finalists for Ouray city administrator run the gamut in terms of their work experience. One is a career law enforcement officer. Another is a current administrator in a Colorado mountain tow...

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For reimagined pool bathhouse, all possibilities are on the table

Architect, residents begin thinking about design of new hot springs building

By Mike Wiggins mike@ouraynews.com

November 13, 2024

A larger, brighter entryway. An overhauled locker room that doesn’t place the showers next to the toilets. More gym space. Those were just a few of the opinions Ouray County residents offered Monday w...

Feature

Now in 10th year, Ridgway film fest finds ‘growth spurt’

Running through Sunday, annual event screens 76 films, offers block party, workshops, panel discussions

By Mike Wiggins mike@ouraynews.com

November 13, 2024

Arielle Bielak thinks of the Ridgway Independent Film Festival as a child. In its infancy, it was a novel, inward-facing event, screening a handful of films for a small audience for a night or two. Th...

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Remote-triggered avalanche in San Juan Mountains

First responders receive first COVID-19 vaccines