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November 11, 2026
DELTA – A Colorado water court judge appears likely to let supporters and opponents of a pipeline diversion from Cow Creek into Ridgway Reservoir duke out their claims at a trial scheduled for next ye...
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Montrose-Ridgway-Ouray bus will stop at end of year due to lack of local funding
November 11, 2026
The OurWay commuter shuttle service that runs between Ouray, Ridgway and Montrose will shut down at the end of this year due to lack of funding. After nearly three years, the pilot program’s $531,000 ...
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Agency apologizes for lax weed control on highways, eyes more Billy Creek work in 2028
November 11, 2026
The Colorado Department of Transportation has no major construction planned next year in Ouray County, but more projects are in store for the future. CDOT staff presented a roundup of current and futu...
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Town to discuss more cuts Nov. 19
November 11, 2026
The town of Ridgway will continue to draw down its general fund reserves to cover expenses in 2027, even as town leaders plan to discuss more budget cuts later this month. During a budget retreat on H...
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November 11, 2026
Ouray residents and business owners will pay close to $5 a month more for water and sewer service in 2027, as the city seeks to ensure there is enough money in its utility funds to cover debt payments...
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November 11, 2026
We don't know of many businesses that announce when their prices are increasing. Usually it just happens and then customers decide whether to keep paying. Take restaurants, for example. You sit down a...
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Crashes down 18 months after underpass built, but CDOT wants more data
November 11, 2026
A wildlife underpass completed along U.S. Highway 550 in 2024 has produced a moderate reduction in crashes north of Ridgway, according to the Colorado Department of Transportation. CDOT officials told...
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November 11, 2026
Ridgway will likely upgrade its sewer plant at its current location, behind the public works property at 501 Otto St. The council had examined some alternative sites but they presented their own chall...
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November 11, 2026
Ouray County commissioners will no longer review renewing individual staff positions every time there is a vacancy, after hearing concerns that it was a burden on staff and raised questions from the p...
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Skateboard prodigies who started in Ridgway featured in 'Entrada,' one of 42 films screening during 12th annual event Nov. 13-15
November 11, 2026
A documentary spotlighting local skateboarding prodigies Ollie and Tristan Graves will screen this weekend at the 12th annual Ridgway Independent Film Festival. “Entrada” follows the teenage brothers,...
