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Mike Wiggins mike@ouraynews.com

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Ouray reverses course on pool fix
With hotels threatening to shut down geothermal well, city shifts focus to heat exchanger Ouray city leaders have shifted focus on the Hot Springs Poo...
March 20, 2024
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County probing permit process
Citizens, leaders: Red Mountain Alpine Lodge larger than regs allow The Ouray County Land Use Department is investigating how the owners of Red Mounta...
March 13, 2024
Candidate aims to build ‘pro normal party’
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Candidate aims to build ‘pro normal party’
Seeking the middle, Frisch talks housing, health care during Ridgway campaign stop For many years, Adam Frisch said he affiliated himself with no poli...
March 13, 2024
Council reviews hot springs heat options
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Council reviews hot springs heat options
Most expensive alternative tops $5M, though overlook area could help offset cost Engineers on Monday presented the Ouray City Council with a range of ...
March 6, 2024
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Dems seek re-election to board
Commissioners Niece, Padgett announce bids; GOP eyes competition for both seats Ouray County commissioners Lynn Padgett and Jake Niece will run for re...
March 6, 2024
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Ouray Riverside Resort grows footprint
Owners acquire River Run Cabins, plan to add employee housing When Jason and Amber Perkins rolled into the San Juans in an RV and bought a narrow rect...
February 28, 2024
Feature
‘Love Letters’ both simple and complex
On its face, “Love Letters” seems like a simple play. Two actors sit across from each other at a table, reading letters written over a lifetime. But a...
February 28, 2024
HIGH PRICES, LOW INVENTORY
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HIGH PRICES, LOW INVENTORY
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
Chief questioned accuser’s credibility
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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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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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