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Insurance troubles offer ‘a wakeup call’

Ouray County residents’ experiences could signal potential tightening of insurance market due to _ire risk By modern real estate standards, Keith and ...

February 7, 2024

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Spotlight on the Arts: Ann Fellin

When Seattle native Ann Fellin moved to Ouray a little more than a year ago, she had a vision for her life: A peaceful few years of teaching yoga, the...

November 29, 2023

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Comedy probes death as utmost human experience

'Everybody' shows this weekend at the Wright We’re all going to die, and ultimately, we’re going to do it alone. Hilarious, right? That’s what John an...

November 8, 2023

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Buyer: ‘Exciting synergy’ in mines

New Revenue-Virginius owner seeks to reopen it along with Camp Bird, though timeline unknown The sprawling warehouse at 1900 Main St. in Ouray is stre...

October 25, 2023

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Radio show brings suspense, style — and a ‘thunder tube’

'Vintage Hitchcock' hits the stage in Ouray Friday and Saturday A play coming this weekend to the Wright Opera House might be just as good if you keep...

October 18, 2023

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Writer still has ‘deep wells of curiosity’

Journalist, poet Jonah Raskin to speak at Sherbino next week The first time Jonah Raskin took a whack at writing his autobiography, it was a half-cent...

October 4, 2023

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Sale leaves creditors out millions

Former Revenue-Virginius owners owed more than $60M, but mine sold for only $1.8M The recent $1.8 million sale of a historic silver mine above Ouray w...

September 27, 2023

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Spotlight on the Arts: Thomas Livingstone

Thomas Livingstone’s collection of images of abandoned Colorado mining buildings showcase serenity — the beauty of aging structures, the pastoral land...

September 27, 2023

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Probe ongoing into wildfire in popular camping area

An investigation is ongoing into a human-started fire that charred a quarter- acre of federal land last week in an area north of Lake Lenore that’s fr...

September 27, 2023

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March 4, 2026

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City: No to more remote governance

Ouray council rejects member's request to attend more meetings from afar

By Mike Wiggins mike@ouraynews.com

March 4, 2026

The Ouray City Council on Monday unanimously rejected a councilor’s request for greater leeway to participate in council meetings remotely, agreeing it’s vital for elected officials to face constituen...

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A dilemma 25 years in the making

Commissioners determined to improve fiscal health of facility plagued by management, use questions since its donation

By Lia Salvatierra lia@ouraynews.com

March 4, 2026

The dilemma of how to manage, finance and use the Ouray County 4-H Event Center is coming full circle, reflecting conversations that happened more than 25 years ago when the facility was donated to th...

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Pool house design draws varied reactions

Residents alternately praise, pan contemporary appearance, debate proposed community space

By Mike Wiggins mike@ouraynews.com

March 4, 2026

Ouray County residents peppered architects and Ouray parks and recreation officials with questions and feedback about a proposed new pool house at the Ouray Hot Springs Pool, revealing a broad spectru...

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Rural teens, caregivers sought to participate in suicide risk study

By Erin McIntyre erin@ouraynews.com

March 4, 2026

Editor's note: This story talks about topics related to suicide. If you or anyone else needs resources, please call or text 988 or visit 988colorado.com. For Dr. Maya Haasz, it didn’t feel right to us...

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Remote-triggered avalanche in San Juan Mountains

First responders receive first COVID-19 vaccines