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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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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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Onward and upward

January 28, 2026

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Town prepares for legal battle

By Erin McIntyre erin@ouraynews.com

January 28, 2026

Editor's note: This article has been corrected to reflect that Ridgway Lodge LLC is the owner of MTN Lodge. Ridgway retains attorney after MTN Lodge owners say they won't pay taxes on long-term worker...

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County eyes budget cuts

By Lia Salvatierra lia@ouraynews.com

January 28, 2026

Manager: Looking for ways to avoid cutting employees Ouray County leaders have loosely settled on wanting to cut $500,000 from the county’s 2026 budget, anticipating they will have more unexpected exp...

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Coroner seeks help with unclaimed body

January 28, 2026

Ouray County's coroner is seeking help finding friends of a man who was estranged from his family and died at a Ouray hotel. Quality Inn staff found William Curio Jr., who went by Billy, in his hotel ...

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Citing violations, county orders disc golf tourney to cease

January 28, 2026

Ouray County has ordered a disc golf tournament held on Log Hill Mesa to stop operating without a special- use permit, citing concerns about illegal gambling as well as other county rule violations. C...

Erin McIntyre erin@ouraynews.com

Remote-triggered avalanche in San Juan Mountains

First responders receive first COVID-19 vaccines