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Ridgway receives “dark sky” status
Ridgway is the latest addition to the list of officially designated “dark sky” communities, as of this week. The International Dark Sky Association aw...
July 8, 2020
Ouray County reports 12th case of virus
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Ouray County reports 12th case of virus
A woman in her 50s has tested positive for coronavirus, bringing Ouray County's total number of cases to 12. This case was detected with a swab test f...
July 3, 2020
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AROUND THE REGION
GUNNISON For 69 years, the City of Gunnison has marked the Fourth of July with social gatherings and fireworks. While the tradition will continue this...
July 2, 2020
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Ranch history museum opens The Ouray Cou nty Ranch History Museum is open for the season. The museum, located at 321 Sherman St., is open from 11 a.m....
July 2, 2020
A character who will be missed
Dear Editor: Hearing of the passing of Albert Adams last week makes me sad. Remembering Albert Adams makes me smile. What a character! For over 20 yea...
July 2, 2020
No desire for another 4 years
Dear Editor: Three and a half years ago my classmates and I watched as Donald Trump was inaugurated into office. I remember walking to the Capitol fee...
July 2, 2020
Richard Louis Spirek Jr.
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Richard Louis Spirek Jr.
Richard Louis Spirek Jr. (Dick) was born on July 10, 1938 in Chicago, Illinois to Richard Louis Spirek Sr. and Ruth E. (nee Schirmer) Spirek. He passe...
July 2, 2020
Mary Ellen (M-E) Spirek
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Mary Ellen (M-E) Spirek
Mary Ellen (M-E) (nee Ratajik) Spirek was born on February 19, 1940 in Chicago, Illinois to Walter A. Ratajik and Eleanor E. (nee Kestler) Ratajik. Sh...
July 2, 2020
Lynnda Rene Hess Watts
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Lynnda Rene Hess Watts
It is with great sadness that we say goodbye to our beloved family member, Lynnda Rene Hess Watts, who lost her hard-fought battle with cancer on June...
July 2, 2020
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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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