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City, county near pact on police services

Boards to vote this month on sheriff 's $1.1M annual proposal to police Ouray

By Mike Wiggins mike@ouraynews.com

October 7, 2026

Ouray County and the city of Ouray are hammering out the details of an...

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Reservoir transfer bill clears Senate

By Chart Riggall

October 7, 2026

Federal legislation to transfer ownership of Crystal Reservoir to the ...

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SMPA plans Four Corners solar project

Utility: Array, ba ttery storage could meet up to 40% of consumer power needs

By By Chart Riggall chart@ouraynews.com

October 7, 2026

San Miguel Power Association has joined three other southwest Colorado...

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A Monster celebration

October 7, 2026

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Council not on board with transit funding next year

Ouray won't budget for in-town shuttle, Montrose bus

By By James Hanlon james@ouraynews.com

October 7, 2026

The Ouray City Council dropped funding from the proposed 2027 budget for the city’s free in-town shuttle and contributions to the OurWay bus that runs between Montrose and Ouray. The in-town Ouray shu...

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Ouray proposes flat budget in 2027

Plan calls for no staff pay raises, funding for future public works building, Fellin Park safety upgrades

By By Deb Hurley Brobst and James Hanlon james@ouraynews.com

October 7, 2026

The Ouray City Council got its first glimpse of the draft 2027 budget last week, a plan that projects little or no growth in city revenue. The budget doesn’t include pay raises for staff, paving proje...

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Looking Back

October 7, 2026

Compiled from the files of The Ouray County Herald, The Ridgway Sun, and The Ouray County Plaindealer 60 Years Ago October 6, 1966 Five young Denver toughs appeared in court Monday in Ouray. The boys,...

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Ouray seeks feedback on July 4 fireworks

October 7, 2026

The Ouray City Council is looking for community feedback about whether to continue Fourth of July fireworks or to provide alternative entertainment that evening. The city is asking for input on firewo...

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Ridgway seeks input on water supply plan

Draft deems water health 'promising' through 2050

By By Chart Riggall chart@ouraynews.com

October 7, 2026

Editor's note: This story has been updated to reflect the correct date for the Ridgway Town Council's vote on the master plan. Ridgway officials are moving toward incorporating a long-term vision for ...

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County: Ouray police services should pay for themselves

By By James Hanlon james@ouraynews.com

October 7, 2026

Ouray County commissioners want the city of Ouray to pay its share for administrative costs associated with the sheriff’s office taking over policing services, if the deal is finalized. At a budget wo...

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Crystal Reservoir transfer bill clears Senate, but clock’s ticking

By Chart Riggall, chart@ouraynews.com

October 2, 2026

Federal legislation to transfer ownership of Crystal Reservoir to the city of Ouray cleared the U.S. Senate this week, sending the bill to the House of Representatives as the clock winds down for Cong...

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A Skyway show worth seeing

September 30, 2026

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Ridgway volleyball, soccer teams fall short

October 7, 2026

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Runners succeed in Delta

October 7, 2026

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Oct. 9-22, 2026

October 7, 2026

Friday, October 9 Ridgway Farmers Market, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. in Hartwell Park. Free train rides at the Ridgway Railroad Museum, 200 N. Railroad St. 10 a.m.– 2 p.m. Music Bingo, free to play, doors open at...

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Looking Back

September 30, 2026

Compiled from the files of The Ouray County Herald, The Ridgway Sun, and The Ouray County Plaindealer 60 Years Ago October 6, 1966 At a special meeting of the Ouray City Council on Oct. 4, the mayor o...

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Ouray runners compete in Delta

By David Emory

September 30, 2026

In Ridgway, new athletic director dives into the details

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In Ridgway, new athletic director dives into the details

By Bernie Pearce

September 30, 2026

Stepping into the athletics and activities director position at any high school may not be akin to ascending Jacob’s Ladder, but it captures the gist. Bethany Geist, Ridgway School District’s recently...

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LETTER TO THE EDITOR

Oppose road to nowhere

October 7, 2026

Dear Editor: The town planning commission just approved a road to one house to be built in the river overlay district, an area next to the Uncompahgre River. They approved widening the driveway that g...

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County’s short-term rental policy ineffective

October 7, 2026

Dear Editor: I wanted to express my appreciation for Ouray County land use planner Dan Hughes. Dan has been been tireless in helping me navigate the Ouray County short-term rental computer issues. We ...

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Perhaps the MTN Lodge should paint it pink

October 7, 2026

Dear Editor: There is an old saying that you can’t fight City Hall. In Ouray County, history suggests another option: If you can’t fight City Hall, close the hotel and paint it pink. In the mid-1960s,...

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Our fabulous, fleeting fall gold rush

By Carolyn Snowbarger

October 7, 2026

Our high-country autumn in the San Juans gives us a precious few weeks to savor and revel in the glorious gold accenting our yards, lining our town streets and blanketing our towering mountain slopes....

Obituaries

Chris Simmons

October 7, 2026

It is with heavy and broken hearts that we announce the unexpected passing of Chris Simmons at age 63. Chris was a longtime family friend whose presence, friendship, and kindness touched the lives of ...

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