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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

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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

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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

Local briefs: Ridgway appoints two to sustainability board, updates marshal overtime policy

Town seeks bike park design proposals, moves forward with pre-approved ADU plan designs

By James Hanlon

September 17, 2026

New members appointed to sustainability board The Ridgway Town Council appointed Terry Schuyler and Christiane Frischmuth to the Ridgway Sustainability Advisory Board after brief interviews at the Sep...

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County: Layoffs likely

Commissioners, administrators warn of job cuts to close $1.5 million gap; staff criticizes leaders for not addressing problem earlier

By James Hanlon

September 16, 2026

Ouray County will likely need to lay off employees to make up a projected $1.5 million gap between requested expenses and revenue next year, county officials warned at a budget workshop on Sept. 9. Th...

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Disaster tax not ‘backfill’ for fire costs, leaders say

By Chart Riggall

September 16, 2026

In the aftermath of President Donald Trump’s declaration of the Gold Mountain Fire as a major federal disaster, Ouray County commissioners say the potential influx of additional federal funds doesn't ...

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Town considers options for sewer plant location

By James Hanlon

September 16, 2026

The Ridgway Town Council wants to see some dollar estimates before deciding where to build a new wastewater treatment plant. Town staff briefed the council on three possible locations north of town at...

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City prepared to pay fees for housing project

Despite some councilors' misgivings, Ouray in line to give more money to deed-restricted apartment complex

By Mike Wiggins mike@ouraynews.com

September 16, 2026

The city of Ouray is set to provide up to $225,000 to a nonprofit organization to cover water and sewer tap and building permit fees for a 13-unit affordable housing project. At City Administrator Mic...

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Remote-triggered avalanche in San Juan Mountains

First responders receive first COVID-19 vaccines