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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

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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

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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

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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

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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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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

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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

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January 14, 2026

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Public: Rebuild Ouray PD

Residents seek retention of independent agency after departure of interim chief

By Mike Wiggins mike@ouraynews.com

January 14, 2026

Ouray residents sent a clear message this week: They want to maintain an independent police department instead of permanently relying on the Ouray County Sheriff’s Office for law enforcement. Faced wi...

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Tax questions linger as lodge proceeds with housing plans

By Lia Salvatierra lia@ouraynews.com

January 14, 2026

MTN Lodge in Ridgway is moving forward with plans to convert the hotel to workforce housing for four years starting in February, though the town has yet to cement an agreement with the owners about pa...

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County OKs permit for guest ranch

Stipulations require Gold Mountain to account for bighorn sheep

By Deb Hurley Brobst Special to the Plaindealer

January 14, 2026

Gold Mountain Ranch will be allowed to operate a guest ranch in Ouray County, and county commissioners hope the special-use permit they approved in December will allay community concerns about wildlif...

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EV charging station approved for 4-H Center

By Lia Salvatierra lia@ouraynews.com

January 14, 2026

A high-speed electric vehicle charging station is coming to the Ouray County 4-H Event Center and Fairgrounds parking lot as early as July. During a regular meeting Tuesday, county commissioners unani...

Erin McIntyre erin@ouraynews.com

Remote-triggered avalanche in San Juan Mountains

First responders receive first COVID-19 vaccines