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Lia Salvatierra lia@ouraynews.com

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Trail condemnation hearing continued
The town of Ridgway’s attempt to condemn part of a vacant lot to create a public walking trail will continue into July, after a district judge approve...
June 25, 2025
Tariffs hit home for local businesses
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Tariffs hit home for local businesses
Some local businesses are feeling the effects of tariffs imposed by the Trump administration, while others are anticipating they will be hit eventuall...
June 25, 2025
‘I just want to get people on the river’
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‘I just want to get people on the river’
Those looking to relax or adventure atop a body of water can book trips, grab gear and even walk to the Uncompahgre River from Best Slope Adventure Co...
June 25, 2025
Cafe offers fresh food with side of antiques
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Cafe offers fresh food with side of antiques
It feels like an original Ouray mining house fused with an antique showroom. A refurbished wooden sliding door conceals the kitchen, an old-school sto...
June 25, 2025
New owners expand coworking space
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New owners expand coworking space
After arriving in Ridgway in their handmade van, Hana Morrison and Elijah Brown were struggling to run their remote personal businesses from their cra...
June 25, 2025
Home Trust to close on rental property
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Home Trust to close on rental property
Five new affordable rental units are coming to the city of Ouray, as the Home Trust of Ouray County will close next month on its second affordable hou...
June 18, 2025
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City seeks parking solutions
Ouray city leaders want to encourage turnover of parking spaces on Main Street and utilize more parking on side streets, while creating more enforceab...
June 18, 2025
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County enhances emergency planning
After years of work, Ouray County has refreshed its emergency readiness capabilities by updating three disaster mitigation plans and adopting an offic...
June 18, 2025
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Road, retaining wall fixes nearing $300K
The cost of repairing County Road 361 and a retaining wall following a large rockfall is nearing $300,000, a sum Ouray County is paying in full. When ...
June 11, 2025
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Trail closures could trigger domino effect
Closures of beloved hiking and off-highway vehicle trails in and around Ouray County this summer could congest and pressure other areas. The popular B...
June 11, 2025
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Hickenlooper hears concerns from constituents
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Hickenlooper hears concerns from constituents
Loss of federal funds prompts requests for help with wildfire mitigation, water and more
By LIA SALVATIERRA 
August 29, 2025
U.S. Sen. John Hickenlooper encouraged Ouray County nonprofits and public officials to persevere, find ways to do more with less money and look for opportunities to change systems during moments of tu...
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Closures on Red Mountain expected for next few weeks
Five-hour closures scheduled Tuesday-Thursday for power line upgrades
By Erin 
August 29, 2025
Motorists traveling over Red Mountain Pass should expect lengthy weekday delays starting next week, as San Miguel Power Association continues to rebuild its power line on the pass. A roughly three-mil...
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Bears start packing on pounds
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Bears start packing on pounds
Wildlife officials urge residents to avoid attracting bruins as they seek food before hibernating
By Erin McIntyre erin@ouraynews.com 
August 27, 2025
Bears have entered the time of year where they seek food for at least 20 hours a day, trying to pack on the pounds before the first snow flies. The compulsive eating, called hyperphagia, helps prepare...
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Fatal crash on pass involved marijuana
By Erin McIntyre erin@ouraynews.com 
August 27, 2025
The driver of the vehicle that went off Red Mountain Pass on Aug. 5 had a significant amount of marijuana in his system, according to toxicology results from his autopsy. Tests showed 42-year-old Loui...
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City proceeds with plans to remodel city hall, police station
By Mike Wiggins mike@ouraynews.com 
August 27, 2025
The city of Ouray is moving ahead with plans to remodel a portion of the Ouray Community Center and a building across the street that will house the police department. City councilors earlier this mon...
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