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Antonio Mendez has accepted an offer to become Ouray County’s next county manager, though he could start as late as February. County commissioners and...

October 29, 2025

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Costa Rican restaurant closes up shop

Editor's note: The email address to contact Luis at the end of the article had a typo and has been corrected. For 15 years, customers drove from Grand...

May 28, 2025

Ridgway adopts planet Earth flag

Welcome to Ridgway, Colorado, U.S.A., Earth — the first place in the world to formally adopt and fly the International Flag of Planet Earth. The Ridgw...

May 16, 2025

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Veterans services to expand in Ouray County

Ouray County’s veterans will receive expanded help with claiming federal benefits and other resources through a new arrangement with San Miguel County...

February 5, 2025

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SKIP THE GROCERY TRIP

Two friends are teaming up to take the Montrose grocery chore off your hands, reduce vehicle emissions and free up their customers' time with a weeldy...

December 25, 2024

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County: Layoffs likely

Commissioners, administrators warn of job cuts to close $1.5 million gap; staff criticizes leaders for not addressing problem earlier

By By James Hanlon james@ouraynews.com

September 16, 2026

Ouray County will likely need to lay off employees to make up a projected $1.5 million gap between requested expenses and revenue next year, county officials warned at a budget workshop on Sept. 9. Th...

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Disaster tax not ‘backfill’ for fire costs, leaders say

By By Chart Riggall chart@ouraynews.com

September 16, 2026

In the aftermath of President Donald Trump’s declaration of the Gold Mountain Fire as a major federal disaster, Ouray County commissioners say the potential influx of additional federal funds doesn't ...

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Town considers options for sewer plant location

By By James Hanlon james@ouraynews.com

September 16, 2026

The Ridgway Town Council wants to see some dollar estimates before deciding where to build a new wastewater treatment plant. Town staff briefed the council on three possible locations north of town at...

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City prepared to pay fees for housing project

Despite some councilors' misgivings, Ouray in line to give more money to deed-restricted apartment complex

By Mike Wiggins mike@ouraynews.com

September 16, 2026

The city of Ouray is set to provide up to $225,000 to a nonprofit organization to cover water and sewer tap and building permit fees for a 13-unit affordable housing project. At City Administrator Mic...

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Gold Mountain Fire closure area reduced

September 16, 2026

The closure area associated with the Gold Mountain Fire was reduced on Tuesday, reopening several roads and recreation areas in time for fall color season. The reopened areas include Owl Creek Pass, S...

By Lia Salvatierra lia @ouraynews. com

Remote-triggered avalanche in San Juan Mountains

First responders receive first COVID-19 vaccines