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Erin McIntyre erin@ouraynews.com

Despite fire, downsized Fourth celebration marches on
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Despite fire, downsized Fourth celebration marches on
A scaled-back Fourth of July celebration of the 250th birthday of the United States and 150th birthday of Ouray attracted thousands to the city, despi...
July 8, 2026
Film shows Ouray’s rich, layered history
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Film shows Ouray’s rich, layered history
The story of Ouray is rich, nuanced and full of interesting people and events. That's the surface-level message the audience could take away from the ...
June 24, 2026
Police sergeant sues Ouray
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Police sergeant sues Ouray
The Ouray Police Department’s sole sworn officer has filed a lawsuit against the city, accusing city officials of broken promises, unprofessional beha...
June 10, 2026
Prison ordered in sex assault case
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Prison ordered in sex assault case
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 ...
June 10, 2026
Concert pairs famed pianist, milestone anniversary
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Concert pairs famed pianist, milestone anniversary
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...
June 10, 2026
Mine owner proposes water treatment
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Mine owner proposes water treatment
The company that owns the Idarado Mine is exploring the idea of building a treatment plant on Red Mountain Pass to remove heavy metals from water flow...
April 29, 2026
Man convicted of sex assault, other charges
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Man convicted of sex assault, other charges
Editor’s note: This article includes details about a sexual assault case and also mentions suicidal ideation. If you or anyone else needs help, please...
April 8, 2026
Race pits experience against new perspective
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Race pits experience against new perspective
Even after 14 years serving as Ridgway's mayor, John Clark still thinks there's work to be done. He's served seven terms. Every two years, when his se...
March 18, 2026
Ribbing focuses bid on sustainability
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Ribbing focuses bid on sustainability
If you ask Sheridan Ribbing why she's running for town council, the answer is pretty simple.It's because Councilor Terry Schuyler decided not to run, ...
March 18, 2026
Meyer: ‘Ombudsman for the people’
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Meyer: ‘Ombudsman for the people’
Russ Meyer was so determined to run for Ridgway Town Council, he finished his candidate paperwork from a hospital bed in Grand Junction and paid a not...
March 18, 2026
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Firefighters gain ground on Gold Mountain Fire
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Firefighters gain ground on Gold Mountain Fire
Sheriff allows some evacuees to return home; blaze shifts away from populated areas
By By Mike Wiggins, Erin McIntyre and Deb Hurley Brobst mike@ouraynews.com erin@ouraynews.com 
July 8, 2026
Residents forced to flee the Gold Mountain Fire north of Ouray nearly two weeks ago returned to charred landscapes but fully intact homes Wednesday, an indication that authorities believe the threat h...
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First fire, then floods? Leaders start planning for next potential emergency
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First fire, then floods? Leaders start planning for next potential emergency
By Deb Hurley Brobst Special to the Plaindealer 
July 8, 2026
Even though the Gold Mountain Fire is still burning, Ouray County officials are already thinking about flash flood risks in the burn scar as Colorado moves into monsoon season. “This is a predictable ...
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Water providers ask customers to pull back
Ridgway enacts mandatory irrigation restrictions
By Mike Wiggins and Erin McIntyre mike@ouraynews.com erin@ouraynews.com 
July 8, 2026
Water managers in Ouray County are asking residents to curtail water use and avoid putting more demand on their distribution systems in light of the Gold Mountain Fire and ongoing tinder-dry condition...
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Looking Back
50 Years Ago
July 8, 2026
July 7, 1966 Charges have been filed in Ouray County Court against three Ouray youths for violation of state statutes in climbing over a fence at the municipal swimming pool last Friday and breaking b...
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Following outcry, Ouray seeks gym solutions
City may move fitness center to empty building, assess bathhouse for possible remodel
By Mike Wiggins mike@ouraynews.com 
July 8, 2026
The city of Ouray is thinking about moving the fitness center from inside the historic bathhouse at the Ouray Hot Springs Pool to an empty building across the street from the Ouray Community Center. C...
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