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Rather than charging for public access, operators seek voluntary support from climbers For 30 years, the Ouray Ice Park has anchored the winter econom...

November 29, 2023

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Ouray rebrands, unveils new logos

City to pay Denver graphic design firm up to $30K for work; sales tax drops in September The city of Ouray will roll out a series of new logos in the ...

November 29, 2023

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BBQ restaurant brings the smoke to Ouray

With the help of a Texas pit master, The Smokehouse debuts at Ouray Riverside Resort When Jason and Amber Perkins purchased a commercial smoker nearly...

November 29, 2023

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A track and field of dreams in Ridgway?

Secondary school leaders, parents pursuing potential multimilliondollar project to replace soccer field, add track amenities After the combined Ouray,...

November 22, 2023

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County orders developer to halt illegal construction

Residents say county leaders responded slowly after owner of luxury properties along CR5 built roads without permits The developer of a string of mult...

November 15, 2023

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Man suspected of Ouray business break-in

A transient man was arrested in Ouray last week after police say he broke into a business and stole thousands of dollars in cash and merchandise. Bria...

November 15, 2023

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Ouray utility rates to climb 9% in 2024

The average Ouray resident will pay 9% more for water, sewer, trash and recycling services next year under a rate plan approved by the Ouray City Coun...

November 15, 2023

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Ridgway students outperform peers on state standardized tests

Ridgway School District students outperformed their peers on every grade level and in every subject tested on state standardized tests last spring.The...

November 15, 2023

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In Ouray council races, voters pick incumbent, challenger

Ouray voters chose to keep City Councilor Peggy Lindsey but pushed out City Councilor John Wood in favor of Michael Underwood, ensuring the council wi...

November 8, 2023

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‘Darkly funny, soulful’ Ridgway film fest returns

Ninth-annual event expands to four days, features 26 short films Arielle Bielak wants you to trust her. The director of the Ridgway Independent Film F...

November 8, 2023

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CARL’S VILLAGE

By Erin McIntyre

November 29, 2023

From the recliner in front of his living room picture window, Carl Dismant sees the wild turkeys strutting across his yard and visitors coming up the sidewalk. He's set a timer to make sure he wakes u...

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Canine respiratory illness hits county

By Daniel Schmidt daniel@ouraynews.com

November 29, 2023

State recommends owners update vaccines, limit commingling Luke’s symptoms began innocuously in early October with a runny nose and cough, two weeks after Gretchen McArthur returned from her trip to C...

Calendar & Events

November 29, 2023

CALENDAR & EVENTS THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 30 NOEL NIGHT: Winter parade and "Jingle Mingle" event, 5-9 p.m., downtown Ridgway. Hosted by the Ridgway Area Chamber of Commerce. LITERARY EVENT: Literary Living...

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A warm, dry November gives way to winter

By Karen Risch

November 29, 2023

Meteorological winter begins tomorrow. Never mind that it’s felt like winter the last couple of weeks. Nighttime temperatures recently descended into single digits. Snow lingers on the ground, coverin...

Looking Back

LOOKING BACK

By From the Ouray County Herald, Ouray County Plaindealer and the Ridgway Sun

November 29, 2023

OURAY COUNTY November 29, 1973 - After Jan. 1, 1974, males between the ages of 18 and 21 will no longer need parental consent to be married in the state of Colorado. County Clerk Addie Sim said a new ...

Mike Wiggins mike@ouraynews.com

Remote-triggered avalanche in San Juan Mountains

First responders receive first COVID-19 vaccines