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Randy Barnes knew that morning he needed to check on Beaver Creek and the ditch bringing water down from the mountains above Elk Meadows to supply the...

October 1, 2025

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School board approves purchase of properties

The Ouray School Board has decided to spend an undisclosed amount of money to buy two neighboring properties for the purpose of expanding the school's...

September 24, 2025

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‘Good people’: New family takes on Ouray Grocery

Brian Howerton found himself in the grocery business by accident. It all started more than 30 years ago, when he left a job in the Wyoming oil fields ...

September 24, 2025

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Field of dreams realized

The runners pounded out miles on dirt trails, gravel roads and sidewalks ringing public parks. They launched themselves over hurdles in carpeted hallw...

September 17, 2025

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Log Hill resident accused in child sex assault case

Editor's note: This story includes details of alleged sexual assault.A Log Hill resident and alternative medicine practitioner has been accused of sex...

September 10, 2025

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Bears start packing on pounds

Bears have entered the time of year where they seek food for at least 20 hours a day, trying to pack on the pounds before the first snow flies.The com...

August 27, 2025

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Fatal crash on pass involved marijuana

The driver of the vehicle that went off Red Mountain Pass on Aug. 5 had a significant amount of marijuana in his system, according to toxicology resul...

August 27, 2025

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The purrfect addition to the team

Dr. Hannah Coenen didn't know at first she wanted to be a veterinarian. She studied wildlife biology and spent a year working in wildlife rehabilitati...

August 27, 2025

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‘We just really love to share this music’

It's not clear who enjoys the San Juan Chamber Music Festival more every year — the musicians or their audiences. The Ouray County Performing Arts Gui...

August 13, 2025

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Immigration officers arrest man in Ouray

At least one person has been detained during immigration enforcement operations recently in Ouray, according to an eyewitness who saw the arrest last ...

August 13, 2025

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The pinnacle of autumn

October 8, 2025

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State eyes Ouray County for wolf release

Wildlife officials won't disclose dropoff site for up to 15 wolves this winter, but Billy Creek a possibility

By Mike Wiggins and Erin McIntyre mike@ouraynews.com erin@ouraynews.com

October 8, 2025

Wildlife officials are eyeing Ouray County for the next release of gray wolves in southwest Colorado this winter to help fulfill a mandate from voters to re-establish a self-sustaining population of t...

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Hiring freeze, no pay raises for county

By Lia Salvatierra lia@ouraynews.com

October 8, 2025

Ouray County plans to enact a hiring freeze and eliminate raises, including cost-of-living adjustments, to help balance its 2026 budget. After a nearly four-hour special work session on Sept. 29, comm...

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Fire chief vows to clean up fireworks trash found by visitors

By Mike Wiggins mike@ouraynews.com

October 8, 2025

Michal Nowicki was looking for a panoramic view above Ouray when he hiked near the "Switzerland of America" sign last week. He found it — along with a mess. Dozens of empty cardboard boxes formerly co...

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Covid vaccines available at public health department

COVID vaccines available at Public Health

October 8, 2025

Ouray County Public Health is offering COVID-19 vaccines, though there is currently a waitlist. The department administered 47 doses of the vaccine between Sept. 3 and Oct. 6 and is now waiting on new...

Erin McIntyre erin@ouraynews.com

Remote-triggered avalanche in San Juan Mountains

First responders receive first COVID-19 vaccines