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More school funding a reality thanks to voters, volunteers

Dear Editor: On behalf of our students, our staff, our school board and our entire Ridgway School District, we would like to thank the Ridgway voters ...

November 11, 2021

Opinion

LOOKING BACK

50 YEARS AGO November 11, 1971 - Police Blotter: October 4, Women’s outhouse was moved from Rotary Park to the swimming pool area on U.S. 550. Attempt...

November 11, 2021

Opinion

District’s use of children to push for ballot issues was wrong

Dear Editor: Before the recent election, I was disturbed to receive a postcard from a kindergartner from Ridgway Elementary recently. This little one ...

November 11, 2021

Opinion

Short-term rental tax a rush to say ‘we did something’

Dear Editor: 315 people voted for taxing tourists, out of nearly 900 registered voters. That does not sound like an overwhelming mandate when only 35%...

November 11, 2021

Kudos to public works crew

Dear Editor: I had the chance to watch the public utilities team in action Friday afternoon and until late at night. The water line on south Pinecrest...

November 11, 2021

Cemetery beautiful as is

Dear Editor: I am amazed that in this day and age that someone would want to erect a plastic fence — made from oil-based materials, even if recycled —...

November 11, 2021

Thanks for backing schools

Dear Editor: The members of the Citizens for Ridgway R-2 campaign committee would like to thank the voters of the Ridgway School District for the appr...

November 11, 2021

No vinyl fence for cemetery

Dear Editor: We support the Cedar Hill Cemetery Board decision to not accept the vinyl fence project. So many reasons: no plastic please, keep the nat...

November 11, 2021

Obituaries

Vernon Floyd Hudson

Vernon Floyd Hudson, 86, of Ridgway, Colorado, passed away peacefully with his family by his side October 28, 2021. Vernon was born October 29, 1934, ...

November 11, 2021

Covid

County hosting pediatric vaccine information session

Ouray County families looking for information about pediatric COVID-19 vaccines can ask questions at a virtual Vaccine Information Session Wednesday, ...

November 9, 2021

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Along came a spider…

By Erin McIntyre

November 7, 2024

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Padgett sails to victory

Democrat commissioner bests Perkovich, elected for fourth time

By Lia Salvatierra lia@ouraynews.com

November 6, 2024

Ouray County Commissioner Lynn Padgett easily won re-election Tuesday night, defeating Republican challenger Michael Perkovich to retain the District 1 seat. Padgett, a Democrat who touted her 12 year...

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Gravel operation plans crushed

County abandons idea to process 20K tons of material near subdivision after residents object

By Lia Salvatierra lia@ouraynews.com

November 6, 2024

Editor's note: This story has been corrected to accurately name resident Curtis Cockrum and the comments made by Trisha Oakland. A proposed gravel crushing operation across from the Whispering Pines s...

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Administrator search narrows to 3

Candidates in Ouray next week for meet-and-greet, interviews

By Mike Wiggins mike@ouraynews.com

November 6, 2024

The search for Ouray’s new city administrator has narrowed to three finalists who will be in town at the end of next week for a tour, interviews and a meet-and-greet with the community. City officials...

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After years of hikes, some rate relief

Ouray proposes minimal increase in utility prices in 2025

By Mike Wiggins mike@ouraynews.com

November 6, 2024

Utility rates for the average Ouray resident will inch up by less than $2 a month next year, providing some financial relief after years of sharp increases to pay for new wastewater and water treatmen...

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Remote-triggered avalanche in San Juan Mountains

First responders receive first COVID-19 vaccines