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San Juan Skijoring saddles up again this weekend

The sport marrying Western horse culture with slope shredders returns to Ridgway this weekend, with the ninth annual San Juan Skijoriing competition a...

January 8, 2025

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Top story of 2024: Overwhelmed district attorney resigns

The top prosecutor for Ouray and five other counties announced his resignation in September and left the job only days before he would have been re-el...

January 1, 2025

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Town administrator gets high marks, salary raise

The Ridgway Town Council awarded Town Administrator Preston Neill high marks again in his annual evaluation, along with a salary bump in recognition o...

December 18, 2024

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Cattle rustling suspected in region

While some might think cattle rustling is a thing of the past — dating back to the days of shootouts with outlaws and no-good robbers holding up banks...

December 11, 2024

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GETTING INTO THE HOLIDAY SPIRIT

Ouray County turns into a holiday wonderland this weekend, with free celebrations in both Ridgway and Ouray to kick off the season. Both events promis...

December 4, 2024

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Ridgway moves forward with $4.9M budget for 2025

The town of Ridgway is close to finalizing its 2025 budget, including $4.9 million in general fund expenditures which pay for the day-to-day operation...

November 27, 2024

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It’s official: Electricity rates to rise next year

San Miguel Power Association customers will pay more for power used during peak-demand hours starting in May, and more for access to services starting...

November 20, 2024

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Statements: Padgett demeaning, hostile

At least three more Ouray County employees have submitted statements criticizing County Commissioner Lynn Padgett's behavior, as part of an investigat...

October 30, 2024

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April 23, 2025

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County rejects $11,000 legal bill

Commissioners cite lack of justification for reimbursement; Padgett alleges process flawed

By Lia Salvatierra lia@ouraynews.com

April 23, 2025

Ouray County taxpayers won’t foot Commissioner Lynn Padgett’s nearly $11,000 legal bill after commissioners Jake Niece and Michelle Nauer voted against her reimbursement request on Tuesday. Padgett an...

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Ouray police exodus continues

Sergeant's retirement, sergeant's medical leave temporarily makes chief lone full-timer

By Mike Wiggins mike@ouraynews.com

April 23, 2025

Editor's note: This story has been corrected to reflect the Ridgway Marshal's Office has hired a half-time deputy. ___________________ The city of Ouray hired Daric Harvey to stabilize and reform the ...

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Man accused of drunken driving, spitting on deputy

By Mike Wiggins mike@ouraynews.com

April 23, 2025

A Ridgway man suspected of hitting a liquor store building with his vehicle, driving drunk and leaving the scene also faces possible felony charges for allegedly spitting on a Ridgway marshal when he ...

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Ouray council backs rental license nonrenewal

Owners of vacation home failed to rent for 30-day minimum

By Mike Wiggins mike@ouraynews.com

April 23, 2025

A Ridgway couple who failed to rent their home for at least 30 days in the last year won't be allowed to keep their short-term rental license. Ouray city councilors on Monday night unanimously rejecte...

Erin McIntyre erin@ouraynews.com

Remote-triggered avalanche in San Juan Mountains

First responders receive first COVID-19 vaccines