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Concert pairs famed pianist, milestone anniversary
Concert pianist Kara Huber will return for her seventh performance at the Wright Opera House on Saturday at 7:30 p.m. The Grammy-nominated musician is focusing her program on American composers to celebrate the country's 250th anniversary. Courtesy photo
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By Erin McIntyre erin@ouraynews.com, on June 10, 2026
Concert pairs famed pianist, milestone anniversary
Grammy-nominated Huber returns to Ouray on Saturday

Kara Huber's suitcase looks a little different than it usually does when she's traveling for concerts.

Police sergeant sues Ouray
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Police sergeant sues Ouray
Lawsuit accusing city of broken promises, defamation followed internal complaints against staff, councilor
By Erin McIntyre erin@ouraynews.com 
June 10, 2026
The Ouray Police Department’s sole sworn officer has filed a lawsuit against the city, accusing city officials of broken promises, unprofessional behavior and defamation. The lawsuit follows a series ...
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Fire danger could spark summertime power outages
SMPA executive advises of 'distinct possibility,' can't assure advanced notice
By Mike Wiggins mike@ouraynews.com 
June 10, 2026
San Miguel Power Association customers could have power temporarily cut to their homes and businesses during high winds and other extreme weather events this summer to prevent electrical equipment fro...
Film fest remains intimate, connective
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Film fest remains intimate, connective
Seventh-annual Ouray International Film Festival returns to Wright Opera House June 18-21
By Mike Wiggins mike@ouraynews.com 
June 10, 2026
In its seven years, the Ouray International Film Festival has hosted an assortment of special guests, from well-known screenwriters to up-and-coming directors. The event has screened films shot across...
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Looking Back
June 10, 2026
Compiled from the files of The Ouray County Herald, The Ridgway Sun, and The Ouray County Plaindealer 60 Years Ago June 9, 1966 Sheriff Jean Brown thinks he has discovered a thief with very odd tastes...
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County, town enact fire ban
June 10, 2026
Ouray County and the town of Ridgway enacted stage 1 fire restrictions on Wednesday, making it illegal to use personal fireworks, have any sort of opening burning or light campfires outside permanent ...
Calendar & Events
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Calendar & Events
June 10, 2026
Thursday, June 11 Nik Parr & the Selfless Lovers with opener You Knew Me When, Mountain Air Music Series concert in Fellin Park in Ouray, from 6-10 p.m., free. Cedar Hill Cemetery tour with Alice Leep...
Inmon sentenced to prison in sex assault case
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Inmon sentenced to prison in sex assault case
By Erin McIntyre 
June 5, 2026
A Ridgway man convicted of sexual assault by a Ouray County jury will spend at least four years in prison. Jeffrey Michael Inmon, 48, was convicted in a four-day jury trial in April. Jurors deliberate...
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