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State senator chosen for ag commissioner

Colorado's new governor started filling his cabinet by announcing a bipartisan choice for agriculture commissioner — Republican Sen. Cleave Simpson, w...

November 11, 2026

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Older workers keep economy churning

The patrons approaching the front desk at the Box Cañon Visitor Center have no idea that interacting with Glynn Williams is part of the experience. "I...

October 21, 2026

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HopeWest helps patients navigate challenging times

You don't have to have everything figured out. That's one of the most important things HopeWest hospice and palliative care staff want you to know, if...

October 21, 2026

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City hit with another police suit

The city of Ouray faces another lawsuit from an ex-employee of the police department. In a complaint filed last week in district court, former Ouray P...

October 14, 2026

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Bear breaks into restaurant, leaves

A large bear broke into Full Tilt restaurant and was found the morning of Sept. 23. Those passing by the restaurant at 515 Main St. filmed the confuse...

September 30, 2026

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Investigators close case on mine shaft death

Eleven months after rescue volunteers found Jennifer Nelson's body in a water-filled mine shaft on Red Mountain Pass, investigators are left wondering...

September 23, 2026

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New, familiar events mark return of rodeo

It's time to kick up a little dust, hoot n' holler and watch cowboys and cowgirls show off their skills at the rodeo.This year's rodeo features the tr...

September 2, 2026

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Firefighting resources shrink as blaze nears containment

A new team assumed command of the Gold Mountain Fire response over the weekend, ending a 55-day streak of management by three different federal incide...

August 26, 2026

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Bear activity ramping up

State wildlife officials killed a young, female bear that entered a Ridgway home last weekend after days of conflicts and at least one incident with t...

August 19, 2026

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Police admin assistant resigns, blasts city

The Ouray Police Department's administrative assistant has resigned, leaving the office with one remaining employee assigned to desk duty. The resigna...

August 19, 2026

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Keep calm and build on

By Erin McIntyre

November 11, 2026

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Water battle likely headed for trial

By Chart Riggall

November 11, 2026

DELTA – A Colorado water court judge appears likely to let supporters and opponents of a pipeline diversion from Cow Creek into Ridgway Reservoir duke out their claims at a trial scheduled for next ye...

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Shuttle service to shut down

Montrose-Ridgway-Ouray bus will stop at end of year due to lack of local funding

By James Hanlon

November 11, 2026

The OurWay commuter shuttle service that runs between Ouray, Ridgway and Montrose will shut down at the end of this year due to lack of funding. After nearly three years, the pilot program’s $531,000 ...

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CDOT plans projects for 2027, future

Agency apologizes for lax weed control on highways, eyes more Billy Creek work in 2028

By James Hanlon

November 11, 2026

The Colorado Department of Transportation has no major construction planned next year in Ouray County, but more projects are in store for the future. CDOT staff presented a roundup of current and futu...

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Ridgway will pull from reserves to cover expenses in 2027

Town to discuss more cuts Nov. 19

By James Hanlon

November 11, 2026

The town of Ridgway will continue to draw down its general fund reserves to cover expenses in 2027, even as town leaders plan to discuss more budget cuts later this month. During a budget retreat on H...

Erin McIntyre erin@ouraynews.com

Remote-triggered avalanche in San Juan Mountains

First responders receive first COVID-19 vaccines