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The city of Ouray is prepared to raise rates again at the Ouray Hot Springs Pool and Fitness Center, claiming the additional money is needed to fund c...

May 21, 2025

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Sex assault trial may be moved, delayed

The trial of one of three men accused of sexually assaulting a 17-year-old girl in the former police chief's home could be postponed and moved out of ...

May 14, 2025

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Skimpy snowpack slipping away

The warning lights have been blinking for months. The city of Ouray postponed its annual Cabin Fever Day in mid-February for lack of snow on Lee’s Ski...

May 14, 2025

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Police: Axe-wielding woman destroyed bear statue

A Grand Junction woman was arrested over the weekend after she allegedly walked into Ouray Grocery, grabbed an axe inside the store and approached emp...

May 14, 2025

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Power line work to delay Red Mountain traffic this summer

Motorists navigating Red Mountain Pass should expect intermittent delays for the next several months as San Miguel Power Association enters the next p...

May 14, 2025

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Log Hill district seeks to expand services

Editor's note: This story has been updated to correct an error. The previous version inaccurately indicated Paul Stashick is currently on the board of...

May 7, 2025

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Ouray nixes Denver firm’s lower bid

A Denver graphic design firm really wants to finish what it started and complete the design for signs to be installed at two Ouray parks.The Ouray Cit...

May 7, 2025

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Signed, sealed, retired

On any other day — except Sunday, of course — they would flood her counter, a constant stream of people entrusting her with greeting cards for loved o...

April 30, 2025

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City, library expansion plans could conflict

The Ouray Library District’s plans to build a rooftop deck as part of a broader facility expansion could conflict with the city of Ouray’s own facilit...

April 30, 2025

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Ouray police exodus continues

Editor's note: This story has been corrected to reflect the Ridgway Marshal's Office has hired a half-time deputy. ___________________ The city of Our...

April 23, 2025

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Get into the groove

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