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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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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December 10, 2025

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Vehicle problems toss wrench at sheriff

Maintenance costs pile up as agency wrestles with delays in replacing patrol cars

By Lia Salvatierra lia@ouraynews.com

December 10, 2025

Gio Mendoza’s coworkers thought he was missing for more than an hour. Emergency dispatchers were scrambling to get in touch with him. They had no idea the Ouray County sheriff’s investigator was stran...

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Resident: Tax money should fund ‘creatives’

By Lia Salvatierra lia@ouraynews.com

December 10, 2025

A Ridgway woman is proposing the town give "creative" residents a monthly, unconditional cash payment to encourage them to stay living and working in town. Ridgway resident Tia Mihelarakis proposed a ...

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Commissioner opposes change to cost-savings policy

By Lia Salvatierra lia@ouraynews.com

December 10, 2025

Ouray County Commissioner Lynn Padgett voted against a minor change to the county's new cost-savings policy, citing unclear language as the reason she canceled her attendance at a statewide conference...

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County OKs budget, will diminish savings

By Lia Salvatierra lia@ouraynews.com

December 10, 2025

Editor’s note: This story has been corrected to accurately reflect the county's disaster fund balance heading into 2026. Ouray County commissioners approved the county's 2026 budget during their regul...

Lia Salvatierra lia@ouraynews.com

Remote-triggered avalanche in San Juan Mountains

First responders receive first COVID-19 vaccines