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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

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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

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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

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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

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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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Mine owner proposes water treatment

The company that owns the Idarado Mine is exploring the idea of building a treatment plant on Red Mountain Pass to remove heavy metals from water flow...

April 29, 2026

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Man convicted of sex assault, other charges

Editor’s note: This article includes details about a sexual assault case and also mentions suicidal ideation. If you or anyone else needs help, please...

April 8, 2026

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October 7, 2026

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City, county near pact on police services

Boards to vote this month on sheriff 's $1.1M annual proposal to police Ouray

By Mike Wiggins mike@ouraynews.com

October 7, 2026

Ouray County and the city of Ouray are hammering out the details of an agreement that would enlist the Ouray County Sheriff’s Office to provide full law enforcement services to the city for potentiall...

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Reservoir transfer bill clears Senate

By By Chart Riggall chart@ouraynews.com

October 7, 2026

Federal legislation to transfer ownership of Crystal Reservoir to the city of Ouray cleared the U.S. Senate last week, sending the bill to the House of Representatives as the clock winds down for Cong...

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SMPA plans Four Corners solar project

Utility: Array, ba ttery storage could meet up to 40% of consumer power needs

By By Chart Riggall chart@ouraynews.com

October 7, 2026

San Miguel Power Association has joined three other southwest Colorado electricity providers in throwing their weight behind a sprawling solar facility near Cortez that could meet up to 40% of their c...

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Council not on board with transit funding next year

Ouray won't budget for in-town shuttle, Montrose bus

By By James Hanlon james@ouraynews.com

October 7, 2026

The Ouray City Council dropped funding from the proposed 2027 budget for the city’s free in-town shuttle and contributions to the OurWay bus that runs between Montrose and Ouray. The in-town Ouray shu...

Erin McIntyre erin@ouraynews.com

Remote-triggered avalanche in San Juan Mountains

First responders receive first COVID-19 vaccines