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That combo put Ouray County buyers in a vise in 2023. Realtors differ on how much the market will loosen up this year but agree on one thing: Prices w...

February 21, 2024

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Chief questioned accuser’s credibility

Emails, texts also reveal response to media frenzy, doubts about Wood staying in job Ouray Police Chief Jeff Wood questioned the credibility of the te...

February 21, 2024

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Judge orders mediation in foodborne illness suits

Trial set for Jan. 2025; health officials fail to identify source of taco shop contamination A judge has ordered the two people who sued Taco del Gnar...

February 14, 2024

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Ouray begins tackling question: where to put dozens of new housing units

Faced with a projected need to build dozens of housing units in the next decade, Ouray city leaders on Monday began brainstorming potential locations ...

February 7, 2024

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City mulls in-town shuttle to ease traffic bottleneck

The city of Ouray is exploring the possibility of launching a shuttle service that would ferry visitors and residents from one end of town to the othe...

February 7, 2024

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Community kicks around solutions to Hot Springs Pool problems

Studying aquifer, replacing geothermal line, collecting seeping water all pitched at meeting Collect superheated water bubbling up from beneath the Ea...

January 31, 2024

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In ‘Heroes of the Fourth Turning,’ young conservative characters take center stage

2020 Pulitzer finalist for drama comes to Ouray this weekend It’s an open secret that theatermakers are, by and large, politically progressive. Kate K...

January 31, 2024

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A celebration of ice climbing, winter in Ouray

Ice Fest features world-class athletes, clinics, fireside chats — and an icy sculpture to be set on fire Peter O’Neil knows interest in the sport of i...

January 17, 2024

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Possession of child porn nets probation

Man could have felony conviction wiped off record in 3 years if he stays out of trouble A Ridgway man who was found in possession of hundreds of image...

January 17, 2024

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Developer, city reach housing pact

Council OKs deed restrictions, development agreement for Waterview affordable projectThe Ouray City Council unanimously approved Tuesday night a trio ...

January 17, 2024

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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