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Film fest remains intimate, connective
A stillshot from the feature-length documentary "Yo (Love is a Rebellious Bird)" shows Anna Fitch, the director, creating miniatures that help tell the story of the film's protagonist as she approaches death. The film will screen at 10 a.m. Saturday, June 20, at the Wright Opera House in Ouray as part of the seventh-annual Ouray International Film Festival. Photo courtesy Andy Mitchell
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By Mike Wiggins mike@ouraynews.com, on June 10, 2026
Film fest remains intimate, connective
Seventh-annual Ouray International Film Festival returns to Wright Opera House June 18-21

In its seven years, the Ouray International Film Festival has hosted an assortment of special guests, from wellknown screenwriters to up-and-coming directors.

A well-deserved honor
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A well-deserved honor
June 10, 2026
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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...
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Prison ordered in sex assault case
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Prison ordered in sex assault case
By Erin McIntyre erin@ouraynews.com 
June 10, 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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Looking Back
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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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Concert pairs famed pianist, milestone anniversary
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Concert pairs famed pianist, milestone anniversary
Grammy-nominated Huber returns to Ouray Saturday
By Erin McIntyre erin@ouraynews.com 
June 10, 2026
Kara Huber's suitcase looks a little different than it usually does when she's traveling for concerts. The Grammy-nominated concert pianist found room in her bag to tuck in a pair of hiking boots, amo...
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Here’s where Democrats Kelloff, Romero stand on the issues
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3RD CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT PRIMARY
Here’s where Democrats Kelloff, Romero stand on the issues
By By Taylor Dolven The Colorado Sun 
June 10, 2026
Two Democrats are running against each other in the Democratic primary for Colorado’s Third Congressional District on June 30: Businessman Alex Kelloff and Dwayne Romero, a former U.S. Army Ranger and...
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Here’s where Republicans stand on the issues
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3RD CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT PRIMARY
Here’s where Republicans stand on the issues
By By Brian Eason The Colorado Sun 
June 10, 2026
Republican voters on June 30 will choose between nominating U.S. Rep. Jeff Hurd for reelection to Colorado’s 3rd Congressional District or backing Ron Hanks, a former state lawmaker and Air Force vete...
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Local Briefs
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 ...
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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...
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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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