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By MarcusonNovember 3, 2023
Ouray Halloween 2023
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    Firefighters gain ground on Gold Mountain Fire
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    Firefighters gain ground on Gold Mountain Fire
    Sheriff allows some evacuees to return home; blaze shifts away from populated areas
    By By Mike Wiggins, Erin McIntyre and Deb Hurley Brobst mike@ouraynews.com erin@ouraynews.com 
    July 8, 2026
    Residents forced to flee the Gold Mountain Fire north of Ouray nearly two weeks ago returned to charred landscapes but fully intact homes Wednesday, an indication that authorities believe the threat h...
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    Despite fire, downsized Fourth celebration marches on
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    Despite fire, downsized Fourth celebration marches on
    By Erin McIntyre erin@ouraynews.com 
    July 8, 2026
    A scaled-back Fourth of July celebration of the 250th birthday of the United States and 150th birthday of Ouray attracted thousands to the city, despite the cancellation of fireworks, water fights and...
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    First fire, then floods? Leaders start planning for next potential emergency
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    First fire, then floods? Leaders start planning for next potential emergency
    By Deb Hurley Brobst Special to the Plaindealer 
    July 8, 2026
    Even though the Gold Mountain Fire is still burning, Ouray County officials are already thinking about flash flood risks in the burn scar as Colorado moves into monsoon season. “This is a predictable ...
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    Water providers ask customers to pull back
    Ridgway enacts mandatory irrigation restrictions
    By Mike Wiggins and Erin McIntyre mike@ouraynews.com erin@ouraynews.com 
    July 8, 2026
    Water managers in Ouray County are asking residents to curtail water use and avoid putting more demand on their distribution systems in light of the Gold Mountain Fire and ongoing tinder-dry condition...
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    Looking Back
    50 Years Ago
    July 8, 2026
    July 7, 1966 Charges have been filed in Ouray County Court against three Ouray youths for violation of state statutes in climbing over a fence at the municipal swimming pool last Friday and breaking b...
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    Following outcry, Ouray seeks gym solutions
    City may move fitness center to empty building, assess bathhouse for possible remodel
    By Mike Wiggins mike@ouraynews.com 
    July 8, 2026
    The city of Ouray is thinking about moving the fitness center from inside the historic bathhouse at the Ouray Hot Springs Pool to an empty building across the street from the Ouray Community Center. C...
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    Celebrating 90 years, Neighbor to Neighbor's 20th anniversary and Ridgway mayor honored with good governance award
    July 8, 2026
    Neighbor to Neighbor celebrated its 20th anniversary in Ouray County with a potluck at Pa-Co-Chu-Puk at Ridgway State Park on June 25. Pictured here from left to right are: Alice Goertz, Patty Ratliff...
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    Thursday, July 9 Ridgway Concert Series: Black Uhuru with opener Psylo, free concert in Hartwell Park, 6 p.m. No dogs or outside alcohol allowed. Youth Garden Club: Compost Basics for ages 8-18, from ...
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    Some evacuated areas will reopen to residents Wednesday
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    Some evacuated areas will reopen to residents Wednesday
    By erin@ouraynews.com 
    July 7, 2026
    The Ouray County sheriff is allowing some residents to return to their homes in evacuated areas starting Wednesday morning. The sheriff's office approved re-entry for credentialed residents who live i...
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    Wildlife displaced by fire, residents can help by providing water for animals
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    Wildlife displaced by fire, residents can help by providing water for animals
    Commissioners to discuss emergency plans for flooding
    By James Hanlon, Special to the Plaindealer 
    July 7, 2026
    Wildlife escaping the Gold Mountain Fire are moving closer to town, prompting state wildlife officials to advise the public on how they can simultaneously help animals and give them the space they nee...
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