Mike Wiggins

Colorado

Co-Publisher at Ouray County Plaindealer

Co-publisher @ocplaindealer with @erinmcwriter. Previously @DailySentinelGJ, @GlenwoodPI. Donate to our @Report4America campaign: https://t.co/DXLDPlqjXr

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Deportation fears add to resort workers’ mental health problems - News

1 week ago | ouraynews.com | Mike Wiggins |Lia Salvatierra

Deportation fears add to resort workers’ mental health problems SILVERTHORNE — When Adolfo Román García-Ramírez walks home in the evening from his shift at a grocery store in this central Colorado mountain town, sometimes he thinks back on his childhood in Nicaragua.
Uncertainty over federal cuts remains

1 week ago | ouraynews.com | Lia Salvatierra |Erin McIntyre |Mike Wiggins

Uncertainty over federal cuts remains Federal funding slashes and freezes may mean emptier food pantry shelves, fewer library resources and cuts to public health, emergency management and environmental projects in Ouray County.
Ridgway, landowner battle over property

1 week ago | ouraynews.com | Erin McIntyre |Lia Salvatierra |Mike Wiggins

Ridgway, landowner battle over property Town seeks condemnation for walking path; owner insists no public benefit The landowner who fenced his property and put up “no trespassing” signs to keep children from cutting through his River Park lot to get to school is fighting the town of Ridgway's attempt to condemn the property for a walking path.
Public health sounds alarm on measles

1 week ago | ouraynews.com | Lia Salvatierra |Mike Wiggins

Public health sounds alarm on measles Director flags falsehoods about virus, cites concern about low preschool vaccination rate As measles cases continue to crop up in Colorado, Ouray County Public Health Director Kristin Kelley is encouraging residents to vaccinate against the highly contagious disease, especially at the Ridgway School District's preschool, where the vaccination rate is below 80%.
City wades into mobile home deed restrictions

1 week ago | ouraynews.com | Mike Wiggins |Lia Salvatierra

City wades into mobile home deed restrictions Rules meant to keep Swiss Village affordable after sale Ouray city councilors are beginning to sort through a package of deed restrictions intended to maintain Swiss Village Mobile Home Park as affordable housing after its residents purchase the property later this spring.
Ouray man suspected of vandalizing restaurant

1 week ago | ouraynews.com | Mike Wiggins |Lia Salvatierra

Ouray man suspected of vandalizing restaurant A Ouray man was arrested last weekend after he allegedly broke out a window at the Outlaw Restaurant. SILVERTHORNE — When Adolfo Román García-Ramírez walks home in the evening from his shift at a grocery store in this central Colorado mountain town, sometimes he thinks back on his childhood in Nicarag...
Mixed reviews, votes for proposed guest ranch

1 week ago | ouraynews.com | Lia Salvatierra |Mike Wiggins

Mixed reviews, votes for proposed guest ranch A proposed guest ranch will come before Ouray County commissioners after receiving mixed reviews and votes from a special joint planning board hearing last week. If it's approved, the Gold Mountain Ranch would be the only guest ranch licensed to operate in the county.
Padgett needs to pay for her own attorney

1 week ago | ouraynews.com | Lia Salvatierra |Mike Wiggins

LETTER TO THE EDITOR Padgett needs to pay for her own attorney Dear Editor: At their April 22 meeting, the Ouray County commissioners will be deciding to approve or deny a request from Commissioner Lynn Padgett to pay her personal attorney fee of approximately $11,000. Padgett hired this attorney to represent her in the formal harassment complaint process initiated in August 2024 by Ty Barger, superintendent of Road and Bridge.
Residents can take simple actions to protect planet

1 week ago | ouraynews.com | Lia Salvatierra |Mike Wiggins

LETTER TO THE EDITOR Residents can take simple actions to protect planet Dear Editor: April 22, 1970, was the date Earth Day was created. It was initiated by Sen. SILVERTHORNE — When Adolfo Román García-Ramírez walks home in the evening from his shift at a grocery store in this central Colorado mountain town, sometimes he thinks back on his childhood in Nicarag...
LOOKING BACK - News

1 week ago | ouraynews.com | Lia Salvatierra |Mike Wiggins

OURAY COUNTY LOOKING BACK 40 YEARS AGO April 17, 1975 – At its regular monthly meeting Monday at The Outlaw, the Ouray County Chamber of Commerce was requested in a letter from Plaindealer publisher Joyce Jorgensen to pass a resolution supporting Gov. Richard D. Lamm in his recent request that the Dallas Project be re-studied due to drastic changes in water allocations, from agricultural to industrial use for the water.