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Erin McIntyre erin@ouraynews.com

A BARN-BUSTING AF-FAIR
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A BARN-BUSTING AF-FAIR
The annual Ouray County Fair returns this weekend, and the 4-H participants have so many animals to show this year that the barn will be busting at th...
August 7, 2024
‘As You Like It’ seeks to delight audiences in Ouray, Silverton
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‘As You Like It’ seeks to delight audiences in Ouray, Silverton
All the world's a stage, and all the men and women merely players, according to Shakespeare. This week, the play featuring this famous quote takes to ...
July 31, 2024
New spa provides ‘healing space’
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New spa provides ‘healing space’
Over the years, Tracy Mobley has worked in high-end spas in Telluride, Florida and Hawaii, at the kind of places where clients can pay $300 an hour fo...
July 24, 2024
Heroes, villains take stage for Ouray melodrama this weekend
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Heroes, villains take stage for Ouray melodrama this weekend
A black-hearted villain (boo!) a heroine (yay!) and a rotten scoundrel (hiss!) will take to the stage this weekend in Ouray's traditional, old-fashion...
July 17, 2024
Delta woman suspected of trespassing, incident leading to Ridgway dog’s death
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Delta woman suspected of trespassing, incident leading to Ridgway dog’s death
An arrest warrant has been issued for a Delta woman who is suspected of breaking into a Ridgway family's backyard when they were not home, using their...
July 10, 2024
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Deputy told to stop emissions violations
A Ouray County sheriff's deputy has been told to stop violating emissions laws with his personal vehicle, and to stop assisting others with tampering ...
July 3, 2024
Oil, rags suspected in Log Hill home fire
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Oil, rags suspected in Log Hill home fire
Quick response from the Log Hill Volunteer Fire Department is being credited for saving most of a home that caught fire Monday morning. The Myer famil...
July 3, 2024
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Drugs, alcohol factored into fatal river crash
Drugs and alcohol played a factor in the fatal accident involving a partially submerged vehicle in the Uncompahgre River near Whispering Pines north o...
July 3, 2024
Ex-contractor’s claims played key role in dismissal
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Ex-contractor’s claims played key role in dismissal
A complaint from the Ouray Police Department's former evidence technician played a key role in the termination of the agency's chief of police this we...
June 26, 2024
GOING OUT ON A LO-NOTE
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GOING OUT ON A LO-NOTE
Derek Jones has always worked hard and been a self-starter. Back when he was a high schooler in Hawaii, he worked overnight, driving a forklift in a l...
June 26, 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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