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New power contract amplifies local control
San Miguel Power Association will continue to purchase power from Tri-State Generation and Transmission Association for the next 25 years under a revi...
June 11, 2025
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Wildfire mitigation nonprofit shrinks
Editor's note: This story has been updated to reflect that the West Region Wildfire Council received $7,184.63 donations from individuals in 2023. The...
June 4, 2025
A HEART FOR ADVOCACY
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A HEART FOR ADVOCACY
A good administrator never forgets what it’s like to be a teacher. Those are the words signing off Tammy Johnson’s email and ones she’s lived by while...
June 4, 2025
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Ridgway water repair design moves ahead
Ridgway is drawing closer to rebuilding its destroyed water system after town councilors agreed on a new water diversion design during a special meeti...
June 4, 2025
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Renewed water lease especially critical this year
A renewed water lease with the Bureau of Reclamation may prove more critical for Ouray County water users this year as drought conditions intensify.Th...
May 28, 2025
Ketamine therapy clinic opens in Ridgway
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Ketamine therapy clinic opens in Ridgway
After years of working to treat anxiety and depression with standard medication, Brie Silverman decided she wanted better results for some of her pati...
May 28, 2025
In Ouray, Corkscrew offers twist on pizza
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In Ouray, Corkscrew offers twist on pizza
Corkscrew Tavern Pizzeria — formerly Colorado Boy Southwest Pub and Corkscrew Coffee — is shedding its side ventures and zeroing in on ‘za. The eatery...
May 28, 2025
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Commissioners appoint one to planning board, reject another
Ouray County commissioners appointed Ridgway resident Valentine Szwarc to the Planning Commission and rejected another applicant after advertising fou...
May 21, 2025
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County to consultant: Revise facility needs plan
Ouray County commissioners asked a consultant to revise its assessment of the county’s long-term facility needs to include more context and informatio...
May 21, 2025
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Ridgway: First in world to fly Earth flag
May 21, 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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