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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 multi-million dollar project to replace soccer field, add track amenities After the combined Oura...

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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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