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Introduction of sterile predatory fish meant to reduce population of non-native small-mouth bass, boost angling opportunities If everything goes accor...

March 27, 2024

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Eye on the pies: Ridgway pizza-maker competes internationally

Colorado Boy's head pizza-maker didn't let a little snow storm delaying his specialty ingredient rattle him as he was preparing to compete at the Inte...

March 27, 2024

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GRAVE CONCERNS

As Cedar Hill Cemetery struggles to keep up with maintenance backlog, resource shortage, advocates seek to form nonprofit When John Hart volunteered t...

March 13, 2024

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HOLLYWOOD SPOTLIGHTS SAN JUANS

Director, actor and new Ouray County property ownerTyler Perry films movie in Ouray, near Ridgway One of Ouray County's most famous new landowners has...

February 21, 2024

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New book shares tale of resilience, survival

People who live in Ouray probably know Sam and Di Rushing as the couple who started and ran Ouray Glassworks and Pottery for 26 years. They might know...

February 14, 2024

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CBI: Accused rapist said he thought woman was his wife

Editor's note: This story contains details about an alleged sexual assault. A Ridgway man accused of raping a 28-year-old woman in her home in Decembe...

February 7, 2024

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Teen charged as adult in alleged rape

Prosecutors have decided to charge the Ouray police chief's stepson as an adult in an alleged sexual assault case. The 7th Judicial District Attorney'...

February 7, 2024

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Girl: Rapes occurred at chief’s house

Accuser claims she was assaulted multiple times while Ouray police chief, family slept *** Editor's note: This note was not included in the print edit...

January 17, 2024

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Skijoring rides again this weekend

Event combining rodeo and snow sports expands to 3 days, adds novice competition Competitors for this weekend’s San Juan Skijoring competition will co...

January 10, 2024

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PUTTING HER BEST FACE FORWARD

Step into Karli Cox's Fresh Face Skin Studio, and you'll encounter a world of potions, high-tech light therapy and a relaxing place to be pampered. Wa...

December 27, 2023

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Ute dancers perform at film fest

October 22, 2025

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Board makes offer on top job

On same day commissioners pick Peace Corps director, interim manager resigns

By Lia Salvatierra lia@ouraynews.com

October 22, 2025

Ouray County’s new county manager will travel from Santiago de Queretaro, Mexico, for the job, if he accepts the position. Ouray County commissioners unanimously voted Tuesday to offer the county’s to...

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Federal shutdown threatens food assistance program

By By Lia Salvatierra and Erin McIntyre lia@ouraynews.com erin@ouraynews.com

October 22, 2025

Food assistance for low-income residents in Ouray County will likely be cut off at the end of the month due to the federal government shutdown, leaving an estimated 170 households with less money and ...

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Woman’s body found in mine shaft

By Erin McIntyre erin@ouraynews.com

October 22, 2025

A Ridgway woman who was reported missing Monday night was found dead in a deep, water-filled mine shaft on Red Mountain Pass. Rescuers found Jennifer Nelson, 54, early Tuesday morning after accidental...

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City OKs purchase of new police vehicles

Interim police chief sought five hybrid SUVs to replace aging fleet; council authorizes three

By Mike Wiggins and Deb Hurley Brobst mike@ouraynews.com

October 22, 2025

The Ouray City Council approved the purchase of three new police vehicles Monday night, allowing the police department to start rotating in new patrol cars for an aging fleet that hasn’t been replaced...

Erin McIntyre erin@ouraynews.com

Remote-triggered avalanche in San Juan Mountains

First responders receive first COVID-19 vaccines