An estimated 100% of potential firsttime homebuyers in Ridgway and 93% of those in Ouray County cannot afford to buy an average-priced home.

Those are among the most striking findings in a housing needs assessment completed for Ridgway and Ouray County this month.

“According to our analysis, literally 0% of renters who reside in the town of Ridgway are able to afford a home who haven’t owned a home before. Literally 0%. I’ve never seen the number that high,” said Brian Points, project ...