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The last full month of summer proved to be another big revenue generator for the city of Ouray.Receipts from August sales activity totaled $419,806, a...

October 25, 2023

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SMPA to start power line rebuild in June

The next phase of an ambitious, multi-year plan to rebuild 16 miles worth of power lines on Red Mountain Pass will begin next summer.The San Miguel Po...

October 25, 2023

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Airport reaches new heights

Propelled by record passenger numbers, Montrose Regional unveils $38M expansion From a practical standpoint, there’s a lot to like about the $38 milli...

October 25, 2023

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Ouray to offer virtual tours of popular sites

Visitors who want to know how steep the Perimeter Trail is or how bumpy it gets on the road leading to Yankee Boy Basin will soon be able to get a ver...

October 25, 2023

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Council candidates differ on issues at Ouray forum

While School Board candidates generally agreed, council hopefuls Wood, Underwood contrast on public transit, other topicsOuray City Councilor John Woo...

October 25, 2023

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SMPA board approves rate hike

Co-op dealing with rising power costs, will seek time-of-use rate systemThe San Miguel Power Association board of directors on Tuesday approved a $2-a...

October 25, 2023

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SMPA proposes rate hike for second year in a row, citing increased costs

San Miguel Power Association is proposing a rate hike for the second year in a row, as it wrestles with infl ationary pressures and an increase in pow...

October 18, 2023

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After learning curve, Realtor wants to build on experience

OURAY COUNCIL CANDIDATE PROFILE: PEGGY LINDSEYPeggy Lindsey nearly chose not to run for a second term on the Ouray City Council.Her husband, Richard S...

October 18, 2023

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Retired citizen sees candidacy as opportunity to serve

OURAY COUNCIL CANDIDATE PROFILE: MICHAEL UNDERWOODMichael Underwood is approaching his run for the Ouray City Council with a large dose of pragmatism ...

October 18, 2023

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Businessman seeks to finish what he started

OURAY COUNCIL CANDIDATE PROFILE: JOHN WOOD For John Wood, seeking a second fouryear term on the Ouray City Council is about completing unfinished busi...

October 18, 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...

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Remote-triggered avalanche in San Juan Mountains

First responders receive first COVID-19 vaccines