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Erin McIntyre erin@ouraynews.com

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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
Ridgway deputy receives lifesaving award
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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
San Juan Skijoring saddles up again this weekend
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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
Top story of 2024: Overwhelmed district attorney resigns
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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
Cattle rustling suspected in region
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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
GETTING INTO THE HOLIDAY SPIRIT
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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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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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