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Ridgway bans artificial turf for most new projects

The Ridgway Town Council has approved new landscaping rules that ban artificial turf for non-recreational uses, including residential properties.The r...

October 8, 2025

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State to speed up some safety upgrades on Highway 550

The Colorado Department of Transportation will expedite a shoulder-widening project on U.S. Highway 550 and potential interim safety measures along th...

October 1, 2025

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New to wildfire science, nonprofit director boasts experience in leadership, planning

Tim Pinnow's resume might not immediately lead someone to think about forestry or fire mitigation. But what you will find is evidence of a career spen...

October 1, 2025

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District attorney seeks 35% hike in budget, mostly for payroll

Just a year after the Seventh Judicial District Attorney’s Office asked Ouray County for a 13% budget increase, the office is seeking to nearly triple...

October 1, 2025

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Hurd mum on reservoir transfer

U.S. Rep. Jeff Hurd is remaining mum on whether he will support a bill that would transfer Crystal Reservoir from the U.S. Forest Service to the city ...

September 24, 2025

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Prairie dog mitigation to proceed

Top of the Pines will hire a contractor to lethally fumigate a portion of its prairie dog population, despite adopting a management plan prioritizing ...

September 24, 2025

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Postal Service probing locked boxes in Ridgway

The U.S. Postal Service is addressing complaints from Ridgway residents who had their post office boxes at the Ridgway Post Office locked without noti...

September 24, 2025

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County names trio of manager finalists

Ouray County commissioners have selected three finalists for the county manager vacancy, a step toward ensuring they will usher in new, permanent coun...

September 24, 2025

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Ridgway fire chief gets raise

Ridgway Fire Chief Chris Miller will receive a 14% salary increase and be paid a $95,000 salary for 2025 retroactively, after the Ridgway Fire Protect...

September 24, 2025

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Congressman focuses on free speech, health care during telephone town hall

U.S. Rep. Jeff Hurd defended First and Second Amendment rights and components of President Donald Trump’s signature budget bill including changes to h...

September 24, 2025

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March 11, 2026

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Ouray housing project scores federal funding

Nearly $1.5M coming to Waterview, but type of homes in second phase unclear

By Lia Salvatierra lia@ouraynews.com

March 11, 2026

The Waterview Homes affordable housing project will receive $1.46 million in federal funding to begin a second phase of development, but it's unclear what that next phase will look like. The Ouray Cit...

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County venue to hire manager

Commissioners agree to pick leader for 4-H Center, fairgrounds, could reopen space in late spring

By Lia Salvatierra lia@ouraynews.com

March 11, 2026

Ouray County commissioners will hire a salaried manager for the 4-H Event Center and Fairgrounds, rather than an incentive-based position as previously discussed. During a meeting Tuesday, commissione...

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Survey to gauge health care needs, barriers

Assessment, listening sessions to help create community paramedic program

By Lia Salvatierra lia@ouraynews.com

March 11, 2026

Community members can help reshape how health care works in Ouray County by completing a new survey focused on what’s working and what could be done better. This spring, residents can participate in l...

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County Road 5 to open in early April

March 11, 2026

County Road 5 will open to the public earlier than usual this spring to allow a contractor access to the town of Ridgway’s Beaver Creek diversion system. Ouray County commissioners on Tuesday agreed t...

Lia Salvatierra lia@ouraynews.com

Remote-triggered avalanche in San Juan Mountains

First responders receive first COVID-19 vaccines