Ridgway Film Festival offers packed weekend

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By Erin McIntyre erin@ouraynews.com, on October 15, 2025

"Eclectic" might be the word to describe the 11th Annual Ridgway Independent Film Festival's schedule. The fest has exploded into a four-day event, running today (Thursday) through Sunday, with 101 films covering a wide variety of topics, but extra offerings open to the public.

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Gulde touts experience, years of service

By Mike Wiggins mike@ouraynews.com

October 15, 2025

Tamara Gulde didn’t intend to assemble campaign flyers and put up yard signs this fall. After four years as a Ouray city councilor, she was ready to step back and let someone else take their turn as o...

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Driver survives plunge off pass

Distracted Montrose County man sustains minor injuries, cited for suspected careless driving

By Erin McIntyre and Mike Wiggins erin@ouraynews.com mike@ouraynews.com

October 15, 2025

A Montrose County resident survived an accident on Red Mountain Pass on Oct. 9, where his truck went over the edge and rolled down the mountain. According to information from the Colorado State Patrol...

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Underwood sees gap between council, public

By Mike Wiggins mike@ouraynews.com

October 15, 2025

When he looks out at the audience at a Ouray City Council meeting or walks Main Street, Michael Underwood said he sees and hears people who are disconnected from those elected to represent them. Some ...

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Water costs increase for county irrigators

By Lia Salvatierra lia@ouraynews.com

October 15, 2025

The cost of leasing backup water to support Ouray County irrigators is increasing this year, as the Tri-County Water Conservancy District is charging $21,000 to store the water in the Ridgway Reservoi...

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Wildfire panel focuses on insurance issues

By Lia Salvatierra lia@ouraynews.com

October 15, 2025

Wildfires are one natural disaster communities can exercise some control over. And the hope is that soon homeowners will not only have control over mitigating wildfire risk around their homes, but als...

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In budget crunch, county may revive hiring policy

Commissioners could have final say on filling vacant positions

By Lia Salvatierra lia@ouraynews.com

October 15, 2025

Ouray County leaders plan to revive a policy that would allow county commissioners to reconsider hiring new employees to fill vacant roles, as alarm over the county’s financial situation intensifies. ...

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The pinnacle of autumn

October 8, 2025

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State eyes Ouray County for wolf release

Wildlife officials won't disclose dropoff site for up to 15 wolves this winter, but Billy Creek a possibility

By Mike Wiggins and Erin McIntyre mike@ouraynews.com erin@ouraynews.com

October 8, 2025

Wildlife officials are eyeing Ouray County for the next release of gray wolves in southwest Colorado this winter to help fulfill a mandate from voters to re-establish a self-sustaining population of t...

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Hiring freeze, no pay raises for county

By Lia Salvatierra lia@ouraynews.com

October 8, 2025

Ouray County plans to enact a hiring freeze and eliminate raises, including cost-of-living adjustments, to help balance its 2026 budget. After a nearly four-hour special work session on Sept. 29, comm...

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Fire chief vows to clean up fireworks trash found by visitors

By Mike Wiggins mike@ouraynews.com

October 8, 2025

Michal Nowicki was looking for a panoramic view above Ouray when he hiked near the "Switzerland of America" sign last week. He found it — along with a mess. Dozens of empty cardboard boxes formerly co...

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Covid vaccines available at public health department

COVID vaccines available at Public Health

October 8, 2025

Ouray County Public Health is offering COVID-19 vaccines, though there is currently a waitlist. The department administered 47 doses of the vaccine between Sept. 3 and Oct. 6 and is now waiting on new...

Remote-triggered avalanche in San Juan Mountains

First responders receive first COVID-19 vaccines