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Erin McIntyre erin@ouraynews.com

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Ridgway development receives eighth extension
The Ridgway Town Council has granted an eighth extension to developers of the River Park Ridgway Business Park Planned Unit Development.The 141-acre p...
June 19, 2024
Cops cleared in use-of-force investigation
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Cops cleared in use-of-force investigation
Details of complaint and report remain secret The Ouray Police Department has been cleared in a complaint alleging some of its officers used excessive...
June 5, 2024
AN ENCORE PERFORMANCE
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AN ENCORE PERFORMANCE
Pianist returns to Wright Opera House, adds benefit concert in Ridgway Since Kara Huber last performed in Ouray, she's finished her doctorate degree a...
June 5, 2024
Fatal highway accident under investigation
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Fatal highway accident under investigation
A 22-year-old man who had been working in Ouray died after an accident where his vehicle ended up partially submerged in the Uncompahgre River last we...
June 5, 2024
Ouray bookshop starts new chapter
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Ouray bookshop starts new chapter
Last-minute sale keeps beloved store alive Pat Light was half-joking when he yelled, "If someone else doesn't buy the bookshop I'll buy it," to his ne...
May 29, 2024
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County gets flak over Pride flag, support
Retired judge involved in landmark Texas case calls proclamation 'an abuse of discretion' For the second year in a row, Ouray County commissioners are...
May 29, 2024
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Cohousing project crumbles
Property for sale after Ridgway development can't overcome rising costs, delays Alpenglow Cohousing's death was a slow one, stretched over years of de...
May 15, 2024
Blast causes blowback
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Blast causes blowback
Demand for local regulations follows explosion above Ouray, lack of notification Blasting for a homeowner's new garage inside a mountain above Ouray l...
May 1, 2024
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Complaint filed against Ouray PD
Internal probe initiated after ex-employee alleges misconduct, lack of professionalism The city of Ouray has initiated an internal investigation of it...
April 24, 2024
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State investigating unauthorized blasting; more blasting expected
Explosives used to blast rock above Ouray last week resulted in an investigation by the Colorado Division of Oil & Public Safety, which regulates ...
April 24, 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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