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Erin McIntyre erin@ouraynews.com

County fair carries on
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County fair carries on
The night the Gold Mountain Fire started, the Cornell family anxiously watched the fire spreading toward their fenced livestock, the billowing smoke f...
August 12, 2026
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Visitors cited for feeding bears
Wildlife officials killed a bear last weekend after it entered a home on North Oak Street and broke out a car window in Ouray, seeking food. The same ...
August 12, 2026
Water hauling adds stress, challenge to ranchers
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Water hauling adds stress, challenge to ranchers
Most summers, Andrea Ingo and Mike Miller find a way to take a break in between irrigating, cutting and baling hay, moving cows and other chores. But ...
August 12, 2026
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
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UPDATE: Body of Ridgway man found in Chaffee County
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UPDATE: Body of Ridgway man found in Chaffee County
By Mike 
October 28, 2026
The bodies of a college student from Ridgway and another man were found Wednesday afternoon in Chaffee County, five days after they left for a weekend hiking trip and got caught in a snowstorm. Kaden ...
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A well-deserved honor
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A well-deserved honor
By Erin McIntyre 
October 28, 2026
The Telluride Foundation is honoring Williams with its 2026 Volunteer of the Year award. Williams, who moved to Ouray in 1975, is a longtime volunteer and former Ouray city councilor. Her experience i...
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Cow Creek project fight heads to key hearing
By Chart Riggall 
October 28, 2026
A Colorado judge will consider next week whether regional water managers have enough ground to stand on to pursue a plan to divert water from Cow Creek into Ridgway Reservoir, as a long-running battle...
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SMPA proposes fifth consecutive rate hike
Trio of increases would raise access charge 27%
By Chart Riggall 
October 28, 2026
San Miguel Power Association has proposed to hike its base monthly access charge for the vast majority of its customers from $33 to $42, marking the fifth straight year the power provider has sought a...
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Agency warns of ongoing flood threats in burn scar
By Chart Riggall 
October 28, 2026
A U.S. Forest Service survey of the Gold Mountain Fire says flooding and debris flows will likely continue to be dangers within the most severely scorched areas of the burn scar. A report released thi...
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