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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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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

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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

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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

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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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Ute dancers perform at film fest

October 22, 2025

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Board makes offer on top job

On same day commissioners pick Peace Corps director, interim manager resigns

By Lia Salvatierra lia@ouraynews.com

October 22, 2025

Ouray County’s new county manager will travel from Santiago de Queretaro, Mexico, for the job, if he accepts the position. Ouray County commissioners unanimously voted Tuesday to offer the county’s to...

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Federal shutdown threatens food assistance program

By By Lia Salvatierra and Erin McIntyre lia@ouraynews.com erin@ouraynews.com

October 22, 2025

Food assistance for low-income residents in Ouray County will likely be cut off at the end of the month due to the federal government shutdown, leaving an estimated 170 households with less money and ...

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Woman’s body found in mine shaft

By Erin McIntyre erin@ouraynews.com

October 22, 2025

A Ridgway woman who was reported missing Monday night was found dead in a deep, water-filled mine shaft on Red Mountain Pass. Rescuers found Jennifer Nelson, 54, early Tuesday morning after accidental...

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City OKs purchase of new police vehicles

Interim police chief sought five hybrid SUVs to replace aging fleet; council authorizes three

By Mike Wiggins and Deb Hurley Brobst mike@ouraynews.com

October 22, 2025

The Ouray City Council approved the purchase of three new police vehicles Monday night, allowing the police department to start rotating in new patrol cars for an aging fleet that hasn’t been replaced...

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Remote-triggered avalanche in San Juan Mountains

First responders receive first COVID-19 vaccines