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County road superintendent alleges harassment; Padgett counters it 'smacks of politics'
By Erin McIntyre erin@ouraynews.com 
October 17, 2024
Ouray County's road and bridge superintendent has filed an official workplace complaint against County Commissioner Lynn Padgett, making it public just as ballots were sent out for the Nov. 5 election...
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During visit, Bennet says he'll help draft bill to transfer ownership of reservoir to city
By Lia Salvatierra lia@ouraynews.com 
October 16, 2024
U.S. Sen. Michael Bennet said he will draft a bill to transfer ownership of Crystal Reservoir to the city of Ouray, a move that could help secure the long-term future of the reservoir, which was drawn...
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Ouray County commissioner race for District 1 seat
By Lia Salvatierra lia@ouraynews.com 
October 16, 2024
Michael Perkovich works alongside his dad to finish building a home their family company is constructing on Log Hill Mesa. It’s a Thursday afternoon, and he’s putting the finishing touches on the proj...
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Ouray County commissioner race for District 1 seat
By Lia Salvatierra lia@ouraynews.com 
October 16, 2024
Lynn Padgett's office floor is covered with thick, spiral-bound books filled with Ouray County budgets from the past four years. It's Sunday morning. And she's preparing for the meeting with her fello...
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By Mike Wiggins mike@ouraynews.com 
October 16, 2024
A Ridgway man died and his wife was seriously injured after their sport-utility vehicle and a cement truck collided head-on Tuesday afternoon on U.S. Highway 550 just north of Ridgway. The driver of t...
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Board to consider time-of-use plan next week to charge more for 4-9 p.m., less at other times
By Mike Wiggins mike@ouraynews.com 
October 16, 2024
Customers would pay more to use electricity during a five-hour window in the afternoon and evening, under a proposal that will be considered by the rural electric cooperative’s board of directors next...
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By Lia Salvatierra lia@ouraynews.com 
October 16, 2024
The Horsefly Volunteer Fire Protection District has received first-time funding from Ouray County in the form of $25,000 to pay off the balance owed on its newest truck, a 1995 Freightliner engine pur...
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By Lia Salvatierra lia@ouraynews.com 
October 16, 2024
Ridgway is requesting an $8 million emergency drawdown loan for repairs to its main water source after receiving a more in-depth report of damages which was paid for by the Colorado Water Conservation...
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Montrose lawyer Anna Cooling says she's up for challenge
By Mike Wiggins mike@ouraynews.com 
October 16, 2024
Anna Cooling has had her sights set on becoming the district attorney in the 7th Judicial District for many years. It required a circuitous route to get here — stints as a classroom teacher and school...
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FROM THE PUBLISHERS
October 16, 2024
Sometimes, you can't win. You're damned if you do, and damned if you don't. It's important for us to be transparent with readers about newsroom ethical debates we hold, and we wanted to share a few of...
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