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The landowner who fenced his property and put up “no trespassing” signs to keep children from cutting through his River Park lot to get to school is f...

April 16, 2025

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THE REBIRTH OF CHIPETA LODGE

In Native American culture, seeing a white buffalo is a good omen – a sign of hope, renewal and good things to come. The sacred symbol is one that res...

March 26, 2025

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Man takes plea deal in sex assault

A Ridgway man has pleaded guilty to reduced charges in a sex assault case in exchange for a sentence of one to six years in prison.Brian Scranton, 49,...

March 19, 2025

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DA elevates charges in sex assault case

Prosecutors have elevated the charges for two men in an alleged sexual assault case, after presenting a case in front of a grand jury.The indictment f...

March 19, 2025

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Forecasts mixed at State of River meeting

Ridgway Reservoir is predicted to fill this year and current forecasts show the Uncompahgre River Basin is in better shape for water supply than some ...

March 19, 2025

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Uncompahgre River restoration project begins

Drivers headed from Ridgway to Ouray might see something odd this week – a bulldozer in the river.Don't worry, it's supposed to be there. And – fair w...

March 12, 2025

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Ouray schools mull idea to hire another principal

The Ouray School Board is considering a proposal to add another administrator to the payroll. Superintendent Tod Lokey presented his idea to the board...

February 26, 2025

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Ouray schools pledge $100K to athletic field

The Ouray School District will contribute $100,000 toward the Cimarron Athletic Field project after extensive discussion and a 4-1 vote.Organizers app...

January 29, 2025

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Ridgway deputy receives lifesaving award

Sue Stern doesn't remember much about the day her life was saved.She and her husband, Burt, were on their way back home after a trip to Montrose. They...

January 15, 2025

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Police chief finalists to visit Ouray

The search for Ouray's new police chief has yielded three finalists for the position — three career law enforcement officers with varying experiences,...

January 8, 2025

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Deportation fears add to resort workers’ mental health problems

By By Natalie Skowlund KFF Health News

April 16, 2025

SILVERTHORNE — When Adolfo Román García-Ramírez walks home in the evening from his shift at a grocery store in this central Colorado mountain town, sometimes he thinks back on his childhood in Nicarag...

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Uncertainty over federal cuts remains

By Lia Salvatierra lia@ouraynews.com

April 16, 2025

Federal funding slashes and freezes may mean emptier food pantry shelves, fewer library resources and cuts to public health, emergency management and environmental projects in Ouray County. The Trump ...

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Public health sounds alarm on measles

Director flags falsehoods about virus, cites concern about low preschool vaccination rate

By Lia Salvatierra lia@ouraynews.com

April 16, 2025

As measles cases continue to crop up in Colorado, Ouray County Public Health Director Kristin Kelley is encouraging residents to vaccinate against the highly contagious disease, especially at the Ridg...

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City wades into mobile home deed restrictions

Rules meant to keep Swiss Village affordable after sale

By Mike Wiggins mike@ouraynews.com

April 16, 2025

Ouray city councilors are beginning to sort through a package of deed restrictions intended to maintain Swiss Village Mobile Home Park as affordable housing after its residents purchase the property l...

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Ouray man suspected of vandalizing restaurant

By Mike Wiggins mike@ouraynews.com

April 16, 2025

A Ouray man was arrested last weekend after he allegedly broke out a window at the Outlaw Restaurant. William Kropuenske, 33, was booked into the Montrose County Jail on suspicion of felony criminal m...

Erin McIntyre erin@ouraynews.com

Remote-triggered avalanche in San Juan Mountains

First responders receive first COVID-19 vaccines