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Lawyers negotiating possible plea in assault case
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Lawyers negotiating possible plea in assault case
Attorneys are engaged in plea negotiations in the case of a Ridgway man accused of sexually assaulting a woman nearly six years after he was acquitted...
June 26, 2024
Coffee shop, tavern invite you to sip and stay
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Coffee shop, tavern invite you to sip and stay
When Eliot Vancil is on the road, there are a few things he’s looking for at his hotel. He wants a place where he can wrap his hands around a cup of c...
June 26, 2024
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Sales tax revenue flat in April
Revenue from sales tax activity in Ouray in April was flat compared to last year, as the city remains on solid financial footing heading into the busi...
June 26, 2024
FILM FEST ABOUT ‘BUILDING COMMUNITY’
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FILM FEST ABOUT ‘BUILDING COMMUNITY’
Jake Abell and Jared LaCroix want you to come as you are. For the Ouray International Film Festival, that means if you prefer to show up in a suit, be...
June 19, 2024
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GOP candidate raises, spends thousands
The general election is still nearly five months away, but the Republican candidate for the District 1 seat on the Ouray County Board of County Commis...
June 12, 2024
Board OKs development plan for affordable townhomes
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Board OKs development plan for affordable townhomes
A proposal to build 13 affordable townhomes along Oak Street in Ouray took another step forward Tuesday when the Ouray Planning Commission recommended...
June 12, 2024
Ouray, state eye pedestrian improvements
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Ouray, state eye pedestrian improvements
Project would install crosswalks at Visitor Center, ATV parking area; extend sidewalks into Main StreetOuray residents and business owners got their f...
June 12, 2024
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Ouray police to undergo audit
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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Dispute over extended background check leads to Ouray police chief’s last day
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Dispute over extended background check leads to Ouray police chief’s last day
City administrator declines to make interim chief permanent
By Mike Wiggins 
December 17, 2025
Ouray Interim Police Chief Daric Harvey is leaving his job over his objections to City Administrator Michelle Metteer’s insistence that he undergo a second, more extensive background check to determin...
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Commissioners fight over board leadership position
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Commissioners fight over board leadership position
Niece to serve as chairperson after he, Nauer reject requests from Padgett's backers to appoint her
By By Lia Salvatierra and Erin McIntyre lia@ouraynews.com erin@ouraynews.com 
December 17, 2025
For the second year in a row, Ouray County commissioners fought over who should serve as board chairperson, rejecting requests from supporters of Commissioner Lynn Padgett to appoint her to the positi...
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Space to Create owner, management address complaints, pledge fixes
By Lia Salvatierra lia@ouraynews.com 
December 17, 2025
Space to Create’s owner and property management company are pledging to remedy issues with Ouray County’s first affordable housing project and re-establish strong communication with residents after re...
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Council qualifies homebuyer for deed-restricted unit
December 17, 2025
The Ridgway Town Council approved qualifying a homebuyer for a deed-restricted unit in the Vista Park Commons neighborhood after discussing whether the unit was advertised fairly. The council, acting ...
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Following concerns, town delays adopting anti-idling ordinance
By Lia Salvatierra lia@ouraynews.com 
December 17, 2025
Ridgway town councilors decided to delay final approval of a new anti-idling ordinance after hearing public concerns and discussing other issues related to the new rules during a Dec. 10 regular meeti...
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