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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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Community celebrates opening of new $4 million athletic complex
By Erin McIntyre erin@ouraynews.com 
September 17, 2025
The runners pounded out miles on dirt trails, gravel roads and sidewalks ringing public parks. They launched themselves over hurdles in carpeted hallways of the school, sometimes crashing into the met...
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Ouray to ditch large downtown signs
Public pans signs as out of place, will review smaller prototypes
By Mike Wiggins mike@ouraynews.com 
September 17, 2025
The city of Ouray is prepared to scrap a series of new large signs installed this summer in the downtown core meant to direct drivers to various locations in favor of smaller signs, acceding to reside...
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Councilors: Ouray residents, company need to do better securing trash
By Mike Wiggins mike@ouraynews.com 
September 17, 2025
With bears loading up on calories in preparation for hibernation, some Ouray city councilors said they're looking for both residents and the city's trash services provider to do better to ensure bears...
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County looks to curb 2026 budget
Plan calls for 2.5% cost-of-living employee salary increase; sheriff pulls request for additional deputy
By Lia Salvatierra lia@ouraynews.com 
September 17, 2025
After years of growth, Ouray County leaders are working together to find ways to rein in or hold costs steady in 2026. During a special work session Tuesday, county officials looked at an early draft ...
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Ridgway may expand wildland fire operations
Fire district contemplates adding two positions, new engine
By Lia Salvatierra lia@ouraynews.com 
September 17, 2025
The Ridgway Fire Protection District is looking to expand its wildland firefighting capabilities by hiring two new positions and buying a new, top-tier wildland fire engine. Expanding the department’s...
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