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Ouray film festival returns to the big screen
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Ouray film festival returns to the big screen
Whether you're looking to pop in and view a block of short films or immerse yourself in a cultural experience melding cinema, dance and food, the sixt...
June 11, 2025
Fire victims in limbo
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Fire victims in limbo
She spent three months carefully itemizing everything they lost in the fire, trying to remember what was in kitchen drawers and closets. Every piece o...
June 4, 2025
Choral festival returns to San Juans
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Choral festival returns to San Juans
Fans of the choral arts have several events to choose from at the second San Juan Choral Festival coming up this week – including everything from a fr...
June 4, 2025
‘Jurassic Park’ parody takes stage in Ouray
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‘Jurassic Park’ parody takes stage in Ouray
Some people take trips and bring back postcards, refrigerator magnets, snow globes or kitschy keychains for their friends. Kate Kissingford went on a ...
May 28, 2025
Ridgway, landowner battle over property
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Ridgway, landowner battle over property
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
THE REBIRTH OF CHIPETA LODGE
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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
Man takes plea deal in sex assault
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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
Forecasts mixed at State of River meeting
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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
Uncompahgre River restoration project begins
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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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Hickenlooper hears concerns from constituents
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Hickenlooper hears concerns from constituents
Loss of federal funds prompts requests for help with wildfire mitigation, water and more
By LIA SALVATIERRA 
August 29, 2025
U.S. Sen. John Hickenlooper encouraged Ouray County nonprofits and public officials to persevere, find ways to do more with less money and look for opportunities to change systems during moments of tu...
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Closures on Red Mountain expected for next few weeks
Five-hour closures scheduled Tuesday-Thursday for power line upgrades
By Erin 
August 29, 2025
Motorists traveling over Red Mountain Pass should expect lengthy weekday delays starting next week, as San Miguel Power Association continues to rebuild its power line on the pass. A roughly three-mil...
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Bears start packing on pounds
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Bears start packing on pounds
Wildlife officials urge residents to avoid attracting bruins as they seek food before hibernating
By Erin McIntyre erin@ouraynews.com 
August 27, 2025
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 compulsive eating, called hyperphagia, helps prepare...
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Fatal crash on pass involved marijuana
By Erin McIntyre erin@ouraynews.com 
August 27, 2025
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 results from his autopsy. Tests showed 42-year-old Loui...
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City proceeds with plans to remodel city hall, police station
By Mike Wiggins mike@ouraynews.com 
August 27, 2025
The city of Ouray is moving ahead with plans to remodel a portion of the Ouray Community Center and a building across the street that will house the police department. City councilors earlier this mon...
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