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Lia Salvatierra lia@ouraynews.com

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Senator vows to go to bat for Ouray
U.S. Sen. Michael Bennet said he will draft a bill to transfer ownership of Crystal Reservoir to the city of Ouray, a move that could help secure the ...
October 16, 2024
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Republican Perkovich criticizes county spending, focuses on ‘core infrastructure’
Michael Perkovich works alongside his dad to finish building a home their family company is constructing on Log Hill Mesa. It’s a Thursday afternoon, ...
October 16, 2024
News
Democrat Padgett touts relationship-building, attention to detail in bid for re-election
Lynn Padgett's office floor is covered with thick, spiral-bound books filled with Ouray County budgets from the past four years. It's Sunday morning. ...
October 16, 2024
News
Fire district secures funding from county
The Horsefly Volunteer Fire Protection District has received first-time funding from Ouray County in the form of $25,000 to pay off the balance owed o...
October 16, 2024
News
Water repair estimates jump to $8M
Ridgway is requesting an $8 million emergency drawdown loan for repairs to its main water source after receiving a more in-depth report of damages whi...
October 16, 2024
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Town selects Space to Create muralist
The east corner of Ridgway’s Space to Create building will bloom into color next spring with a mural of local flora and fauna from Maryland-based mura...
October 16, 2024
News
Wetterhorn home sale allowed out of county
A Wetterhorn homeowner will be allowed to sell her deed-restricted home to a qualified buyer outside of the boundaries of the Ridgway School District,...
October 16, 2024
News
Bennet vows to help transfer reservoir ownership
U.S. Sen. Michael Bennet said Wednesday he will draft a bill to transfer ownership of Crystal Reservoir to the city of Ouray, a move that could help s...
October 9, 2024
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Health director focused on partnerships, equity
Kristin Kelley’s first weeks as Ouray County’s new public health director tested her forte and favorite part of the job — building up community partne...
October 9, 2024
News
Wildlife safety work nears finish line
Months of 15- to 20-minute delays on U.S Highway 550 will be over by the start of 2025 as the construction of a wildlife underpass and fencing by the ...
October 9, 2024
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Bear Creek Trail to close temporarily, Ridgway chooses contractors for projects
By Erin 
May 8, 2025
Bear Creek Trail to close temporarily The Bear Creek National Recreation Trail south of Ouray will close for reconstruction projects during the week until October, according to the U.S. Forest Service...
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Ridgway: Flagship home for Earth insignia?
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Ridgway: Flagship home for Earth insignia?
Resident asks town to be first to fly planet's flag
By Lia Salvatierra lia@ouraynews.com 
May 7, 2025
It’s been planted in Antarctica, held up in the Himalayas and waved by conservationist Jane Goodall at a rally in New York City. But Ridgway could be the world's first place to formally adopt and fly ...
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Wolves arrive in Ouray County
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Wolves arrive in Ouray County
Nonprofit aims to help ranchers as activity detected in NW corner
By Lia Salvatierra lia@ouraynews.com 
May 7, 2025
For the first time since their release in Colorado nearly 18 months ago, gray wolves have crossed into Ouray County. A Colorado Parks and Wildlife map tracing wolf movement between March 25 and April ...
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Log Hill district seeks to expand services
Fairway Pines Sanitation District could convert to metro district
By Mike Wiggins mike@ouraynews.com 
May 7, 2025
Editor's note: This story has been updated to correct an error. The previous version inaccurately indicated Paul Stashick is currently on the board of directors for the Fairway Pines Estates Property ...
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Board postpones guest ranch decision
Commissioners cite concerns about Gold Mountain Ranch, will consider permit again in August
By Lia Salvatierra lia@ouraynews.com 
May 7, 2025
A special-use permit application for a proposed guest ranch will come back to Ouray County commissioners in late August after county leaders asked the applicant to address more than 15 concerns. After...
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