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Reclamation plans no cloud seeding this winter in the San Juan and Uncompahgre mountains after all, but intends to begin the winter of 1970-71 with a new plan for random seeding of 24-hour periods in this area. This is the only Colorado site for the bureau’s program at this time. Installation of equipment and instruments will continue here, delayed this summer because some parts were ...

Judge delays assault trials
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Judge delays assault trials
Attorneys say they're not ready; cases will be heard by Montrose juries
By Mike Wiggins mike@ouraynews.com 
January 21, 2026
The trials for two men accused of sexually assaulting a 17-year-old girl in Ouray County in 2023 have been postponed, even as the woman and the judge presiding over the cases expressed concerns about ...
Film showcases climber’s return to sport
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Film showcases climber’s return to sport
'Anna' documents how Ouray-based Pfaff pushed ahead after amputation of toes
By Lia Salvatierra lia@ouraynews.com 
January 21, 2026
Anna Pfaff’s choice to move onward and, especially upward, resonates beyond world-class peaks in a locally made film on the elite Ouray-based climber. "Anna" is a 22-minute portrait of Pfaff’s return ...
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Ridgway shelves anti-idling ordinance
Citing concerns, town will instead explore zones where running vehicles would be prohibited
By Erin McIntyre erin@ouraynews.com 
January 21, 2026
The Ridgway Town Council last week rejected a proposed ordinance aimed at outlawing idling vehicles on public property, citing concerns including enforcement difficulties. The council instead decided ...
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January 20, 1966 Colorado is joining with the rest of the nation in the battle to clean up the roadsides and other unsightly areas. In Ouray County and elsewhere, this fall attractive signs direct the...
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In a pair of split votes, the Ouray City Council on Tuesday night appointed John Wood and Pat Light to the Ouray Planning Commission. Councilors voted 3-2 to select Wood for a seat on the commission, ...
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The “Good For You!” page is a place for reader-submitted photos illustrating community, celebrations and more. Want to submit a photo for publication? Here are some guidelines for submissions: - This ...
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By Lia Salvatierra lia@ouraynews.com Ridgway’s Sustainability Advisory Board plans to create residential composting options, incentives for water-conscious landscaping and a zero-waste policy for even...
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