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A bill to transfer Crystal Reservoir to the city of Ouray is another step closer to becoming law after the U.S. House of Representatives unanimously p...

June 3, 2026

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Ridgway Library aims to boost access to resources

The Ridgway Public Library is homing in on its priorities for future years in a strategic plan that the board of trustees aims to adopt this fall.Top ...

June 3, 2026

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Healthcare access survey finds support for community paramedic program

A survey on access to healthcare in Ouray County found public support for a community paramedic program, which leaders of the effort hope to launch as...

June 3, 2026

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Governments push for better transit service

Ouray County’s three local governments are calling for the OurWay shuttle to run more often and become more user-friendly. Local government leaders wa...

May 27, 2026

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County denies permit for disc golf tourney

Ouray County commissioners on Tuesday denied a permit for a disc golf tournament on residential properties on Log Hill Mesa, after hearing further com...

May 27, 2026

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Couple discovers the sweet life in Ouray

When life became uncertain, Todd and Jen Grassi figured they couldn’t go wrong with ice cream, homemade waffle cones and cotton candy. It only took th...

May 27, 2026

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Ouray County EMS to raise fees

Ouray County commissioners plan to raise fees for treatment and ambulance transports from Ouray County Emergency Medical Services starting in June.Com...

May 20, 2026

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Mass evacuation exercise tests county’s preparedness

At 9:28 a.m., Amy Clewell and her two pretend siblings gathered in her driveway in Elk Meadows, debating whether it was time to call for help. They wa...

May 20, 2026

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Ridgway rolls out banner program

A banner ornamenting Ridgway’s skyscape is waving over Sherman Street and is now available to advertise town-sponsored and nonprofit events in town.Th...

May 20, 2026

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After prolonged debate, idling rules fail

“Idle-Free Ridgway” remains a motto rather than a rule after the Ridgway Town Council last week voted down an anti-idling ordinance that has drawn zea...

May 20, 2026

Local briefs: Ridgway appoints two to sustainability board, updates marshal overtime policy

Town seeks bike park design proposals, moves forward with pre-approved ADU plan designs

By James Hanlon

September 17, 2026

New members appointed to sustainability board The Ridgway Town Council appointed Terry Schuyler and Christiane Frischmuth to the Ridgway Sustainability Advisory Board after brief interviews at the Sep...

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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 James Hanlon

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 Chart Riggall

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 James Hanlon

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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Remote-triggered avalanche in San Juan Mountains

First responders receive first COVID-19 vaccines