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In wake of complaints, consultant to review operations, identify deficiencies A consultant will conduct a top-to-bottom audit of the Ouray Police Depa...

June 5, 2024

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Completion of sewer, water projects delayed

Holdups in equipment delivery push water plant to June 17, sewer plant to Aug. 30 Ouray residents have waited for years for a new sewer treatment plan...

June 5, 2024

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Ridgway ranked a top high school

U.S. News & World Report places Ridgway Secondary School among top 10% in state, nation Five Ridgway Secondary School graduates plan to study engi...

June 5, 2024

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Unaffiliated candidate joins race

Jacob Torrey to run against Republican Perkovich, incumbent Democrat Padgett for commissioner seat The race to represent District 1 on the Ouray Count...

May 29, 2024

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Ridgway Fire District acquires property

Storage, training eyed for land near fairgrounds For the Ridgway Fire Protection District, the purchase of a tract of land south of the Ouray County F...

May 29, 2024

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Ridgway Secondary School roof to be replaced this summer

As the Ridgway School District prepares to make its final payment to the contractor who oversaw the $18 million renovation of Ridgway Elementary Schoo...

May 29, 2024

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‘Good People’ offers humorous, poignant look at class divide

Play hits stage in Ouray this weekend Editor's note: This story has been updated to correct actor Josh Robinson's last name. Kate Kissingford has a lo...

May 29, 2024

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Will Ouray join the dark side?

City considers pursuing International Dark Sky certification The city of Ouray is considering joining other communities, parks and open spaces in sout...

May 22, 2024

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Ouray eyes geothermal line replacement

City approves pipeline design in latest effort to hike pool temps Ouray city officials took the first step Monday toward replacing and reinsulating th...

May 22, 2024

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MUSICAL A REMINDER OF THEATER’S IMPORTANCE

'The Drowsy Chaperone' takes stage in Ridgway next two weeks Kathy O’Mara understands the man in the chair. In the “The Drowsy Chaperone,” Man in Chai...

May 22, 2024

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Get into the groove

July 2, 2025

Carrie Ann Mund, left, dances with Tawnya Schiebel during the Mariachi de San Jose band’s performance in Ridgway’s Hartwell Park on June 29. The band performed as part of the fifth annual Fete de la M...

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Leaders object to public lands sale

Conservationists, ranchers, elected officials decry bill, though battle over federal property may return

By Lia Salvatierra lia@ouraynews.com

July 2, 2025

Recent federal proposals to sell or develop Ouray County’s public lands would harm the county’s economy, identity and culture of ranching and public recreation, according to county officials and other...

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Sex assault trial moved to Montrose

By Mike Wiggins mike@ouraynews.com

July 2, 2025

A judge has ordered the trial of a man accused of sexually assaulting a 17-year-old girl in 2023 to be moved from Ouray to Montrose. Seventh Judicial Chief District Judge Cory Jackson approved the tri...

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Celebrating the Fourth in Ouray? Load up on sunscreen, patience, courtesy

Private security to help with traffic, parking, so law enforcement can be more proactive

By Mike Wiggins mike@ouraynews.com

July 2, 2025

The sights and sounds of the Fourth of July in Ouray are ubiquitous. The powerful spray of fire hoses. The shrieks of kids racing through Fellin Park. Cheers and honking horns on Main Street. This yea...

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New weapons policy would ban public, allow employees to conceal carry

By Lia Salvatierra lia@ouraynews.com

July 2, 2025

County leaders are debating a new policy that would ban the public from carrying any weapons within Ouray County buildings but allow county employees with valid permits to conceal carry weapons in mos...

Mike Wiggins mike@ouraynews.com

Remote-triggered avalanche in San Juan Mountains

First responders receive first COVID-19 vaccines