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Tensions rise during debate on rental regs
County may evenly split 100 licenses between residents, non-residents Ouray County commissioners last week informally agreed to evenly split the count...
November 1, 2023
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County outranks state in many health categories
Report shows county lags in insurance coverage, housing costs Ouray County outranks the rest of Colorado in many public health categories, according t...
November 1, 2023
A new place for locals, tourists to mingle
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A new place for locals, tourists to mingle
Million Roadhouse bar and restaurant opens in Ridgway When Telluride-based Realtor and developer Ben Jackson and his ownership group first set out to ...
October 25, 2023
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New resources on horizon for sex assault survivors
After decades of limited resources for sexual assault survivors in Ouray County, the Ouray County Support and Advocacy Project is launching programs t...
October 25, 2023
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County, councilor resolve CR 14 access issue
A dispute between Ouray City Councilor John Wood and Ouray County over control of County Road 14 is now resolved, after Wood removed a gate that limit...
October 25, 2023
‘It’s hell. It’s stressful. It’s hard to sleep’
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‘It’s hell. It’s stressful. It’s hard to sleep’
Ridgway man whose parents are missing in Gaza bombing launches fundraiser to help kibbutz Hamas’ early morning raid was sudden, swift and merciless as...
October 25, 2023
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Ridgway nixes solar in Athletic Park
Editor's note: This story has been corrected to accurately reflect Minerva West requested funds from the town council but the council has not agreed t...
October 18, 2023
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Playground planned for Log Hill
Loghill Village’s first playground will soon be a reality nearly 30 years after the Loghill Village Park and Recreation District first formed, giving ...
October 18, 2023
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County presents preliminary 2024 budget
Ouray County commissioners earlier this month revealed next year’s preliminary budget following September’s budget meetings, including most requested ...
October 18, 2023
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Ballots hit mailboxes this week
Voters to decide on council, school board races; lodging tax hikeDespite a relatively tame statewide ballot this year, Ouray County voters face severa...
October 18, 2023
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City takes plunge on hot springs repairs
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City takes plunge on hot springs repairs
Council approves $286,568 contract to resurface, replace tiles in overlook pools in September
By Mike Wiggins mike@ouraynews.com 
April 22, 2026
The city of Ouray will spend more than $280,000 to resurface the hottest soaking areas at the Ouray Hot Springs Pool this fall, a repair pool managers say is vital to maintaining one of the city’s mos...
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County backs down on road closure
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County backs down on road closure
Rather than block access to upper Yankee Boy Basin, commissioners focus on managing, restoring
By Lia Salvatierra lia@ouraynews.com 
April 22, 2026
Ouray County has decided against closing the upper section of Yankee Boy Basin road to motorized traffic, and will work with the U.S. Forest Service and volunteer groups to keep drivers on the main ro...
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County leaders campaign for merger
Commissioner claims benefits to combined fire, EMS; Log Hill Fire District concerned about structure, cost
By Lia Salvatierra lia@ouraynews.com 
April 22, 2026
Ouray County leaders last week campaigned for a combined countywide fire and emergency services authority at a Log Hill Mesa Fire Protection District meeting, while the district’s board of directors a...
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City keeps status quo on Via Ferrata operations — for now
Climbing course to open soon under new municipal management, as users seek changes to guide fees, weight restrictions
By Mike Wiggins mike@ouraynews.com 
April 22, 2026
The Ouray Via Ferrata is scheduled to open May 1 under a new municipal management structure, even as city leaders and commercial guides debate whether to tweak key details like guide fees and weight r...
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Federal officer charged with assault over confrontation at Durango ICE protest
By By Chase Woodruff Colorado Newsline 
April 22, 2026
A U.S. Customs and Border Protection officer is facing charges of assault and criminal mischief in Colorado state court after an investigation into an October 2025 incident in Durango in which he seiz...
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