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Ridgway property battle squeezes condo owners
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Ridgway property battle squeezes condo owners
Homeowners stuck, unable to sell as developer, HOA fight in court over future use of undeveloped land After living at Ridgway Village Condos for a yea...
October 11, 2023
‘A BURNING SENSE OF INJUSTICE’
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‘A BURNING SENSE OF INJUSTICE’
Filmmaker chronicles Ukraine's tragedy in trailer debut at Sherbino The man and his dog were simply at the wrong place at the wrong time. As they took...
October 11, 2023
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Reservoir likely sunk
Ram's Horn project off the table, pipeline to go forward The controversial Ram’s Horn Reservoir, long opposed by local environmentalists and state age...
October 4, 2023
Hanging up all his hats
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Hanging up all his hats
Editor's note: This is the latest in an occasional feature we publish about community members who might not otherwise make the news. These include sto...
October 4, 2023
HEALING WATERS
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HEALING WATERS
Tour highlights past, future waterway restoration projectsWhen prospectors flooded Ouray County more than 140 years ago to mine silver and gold, nearl...
October 4, 2023
Neighborhood won’t be tested for toxic metals
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Neighborhood won’t be tested for toxic metals
Experts: Lead, arsenic at elevated levels but pose limited risk Ouray County officials have decided against testing soils in the Panoramic Heights nei...
September 27, 2023
New initiative aimed at altering power usage habits
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New initiative aimed at altering power usage habits
San Miguel Power listing peak consumption on customer bills, with potential eye toward tiered rate system Timing matters. At least that’s what San Mig...
September 27, 2023
After delays, clubhouse demolition begins
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After delays, clubhouse demolition begins
County gives Log Hill property owners until Nov. 1 to complete workProperty owners have officially begun demolishing a long-charred Log Hill Mesa buil...
September 27, 2023
In Ridgway’s new triplex, resiliency abounds
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In Ridgway’s new triplex, resiliency abounds
After lengthy delay, families finally settling into Habitat homes Nicole Guck and Jeremy Lewis never expected to live apart for so long. After two of ...
September 20, 2023
Ridgway unveils new Athletic Park concepts
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Ridgway unveils new Athletic Park concepts
New baseball field, pickleball courts, dog park, other amenities possible The town of Ridgway released its initial Athletic Park master plan update Mo...
September 20, 2023
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Field of dreams realized
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Field of dreams realized
Community celebrates opening of new $4 million athletic complex
By Erin McIntyre erin@ouraynews.com 
September 17, 2025
The runners pounded out miles on dirt trails, gravel roads and sidewalks ringing public parks. They launched themselves over hurdles in carpeted hallways of the school, sometimes crashing into the met...
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Ouray to ditch large downtown signs
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Ouray to ditch large downtown signs
Public pans signs as out of place, will review smaller prototypes
By Mike Wiggins mike@ouraynews.com 
September 17, 2025
The city of Ouray is prepared to scrap a series of new large signs installed this summer in the downtown core meant to direct drivers to various locations in favor of smaller signs, acceding to reside...
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Councilors: Ouray residents, company need to do better securing trash
By Mike Wiggins mike@ouraynews.com 
September 17, 2025
With bears loading up on calories in preparation for hibernation, some Ouray city councilors said they're looking for both residents and the city's trash services provider to do better to ensure bears...
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County looks to curb 2026 budget
Plan calls for 2.5% cost-of-living employee salary increase; sheriff pulls request for additional deputy
By Lia Salvatierra lia@ouraynews.com 
September 17, 2025
After years of growth, Ouray County leaders are working together to find ways to rein in or hold costs steady in 2026. During a special work session Tuesday, county officials looked at an early draft ...
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Ridgway may expand wildland fire operations
Fire district contemplates adding two positions, new engine
By Lia Salvatierra lia@ouraynews.com 
September 17, 2025
The Ridgway Fire Protection District is looking to expand its wildland firefighting capabilities by hiring two new positions and buying a new, top-tier wildland fire engine. Expanding the department’s...
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