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John Clark will continue serving as Ridgway mayor, defeating his only challenger in 14 years since he was first elected, newcomer Tia Mihelarakis. Cla...

April 8, 2026

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Board rebukes commissioner

Two Ouray County commissioners publicly reprimanded their fellow commissioner after discovering she secretly recorded an executive session last week. ...

April 1, 2026

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Commissioners fight over board leadership position

For the second year in a row, Ouray County commissioners fought over who should serve as board chairperson, rejecting requests from supporters of Comm...

December 17, 2025

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Federal shutdown threatens food assistance program

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, leavin...

October 22, 2025

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Niece handed board leadership over Padgett

A routine change in leadership roles on the Board of County Commissioners attracted attention this week when Commissioner Lynn Padgett was not chosen ...

January 15, 2025

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Keep calm and build on

By Erin McIntyre

November 11, 2026

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Water battle likely headed for trial

By Chart Riggall

November 11, 2026

DELTA – A Colorado water court judge appears likely to let supporters and opponents of a pipeline diversion from Cow Creek into Ridgway Reservoir duke out their claims at a trial scheduled for next ye...

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Shuttle service to shut down

Montrose-Ridgway-Ouray bus will stop at end of year due to lack of local funding

By James Hanlon

November 11, 2026

The OurWay commuter shuttle service that runs between Ouray, Ridgway and Montrose will shut down at the end of this year due to lack of funding. After nearly three years, the pilot program’s $531,000 ...

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CDOT plans projects for 2027, future

Agency apologizes for lax weed control on highways, eyes more Billy Creek work in 2028

By James Hanlon

November 11, 2026

The Colorado Department of Transportation has no major construction planned next year in Ouray County, but more projects are in store for the future. CDOT staff presented a roundup of current and futu...

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Ridgway will pull from reserves to cover expenses in 2027

Town to discuss more cuts Nov. 19

By James Hanlon

November 11, 2026

The town of Ridgway will continue to draw down its general fund reserves to cover expenses in 2027, even as town leaders plan to discuss more budget cuts later this month. During a budget retreat on H...

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

Remote-triggered avalanche in San Juan Mountains

First responders receive first COVID-19 vaccines