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After a months-long winter break, construction on U.S. Highway 50 between Montrose and Gunnison will resume Monday, March 7. Starting that day, motori...

March 3, 2022

Opinion

LOOKING BACK

50 YEARS AGO March 2, 1972 — Rumors romped all over Ouray this week, on the heels of news that Roland Hinkson has filed on 17 unpatented mining claims...

March 3, 2022

Opinion

CORRECTION

A story on Page 1 in the Feb. 17-23 edition incorrectly indicated San Juan Huts is a guide service. The business simply provides backcountry huts for ...

March 3, 2022

CR 5 situation shows some citizens ‘more equal’ than others

Dear Editor: There is a much larger, over-arching issue which is being missed regarding the situation on County Road 5. Are property owners behind the...

March 3, 2022

Columnist a true gentleman

Dear Editor: To all the readers who do or do not know the great Willie Richardson: You should know something about him from someone who does! There ar...

March 3, 2022

Something stinks on marijuana approval

Dear Editor: On May 25, 2021, the Ouray County commissioners approved Resolution No. 2021-017 placing a moratorium on the “acceptance of applications ...

March 3, 2022

Thanks for upkeep

Dear Editor: A huge thank you to the Ouray road crew members who have beenworking day and night to clear our streets during and after the recent storm...

March 3, 2022

Offended? Don’t read the column

Dear Editor: I find myself saddened by the letters to the editor attacking Willie and Sandy Richardson (and yes, they were attacking Sandy, too). Obvi...

March 3, 2022

Letters unfairly portrayed columnist

Dear Editor: I’m writing this in response to the recent letters to the editor about me and my column that were authored by Jen Donovan and Robyn Casca...

March 3, 2022

Covid

Ouray County schools plan to drop mask mandate

Ridgway and Ouray School Districts plan to make masks optional starting March 7. The change is in line with new guidance the Centers for Disease Cont...

February 28, 2022

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...

News

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...

News

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...

News Staff

Remote-triggered avalanche in San Juan Mountains

First responders receive first COVID-19 vaccines