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Concluding the Ouray Police Department is in a “crisis situation,” a consultant recommends investing in additional police employees to help carry the ...

July 10, 2024

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Big changes emerged from last police audit

Ouray city leaders are just beginning to digest the results of a top-to-bottom audit of the Ouray Police Department and its management, so it remains ...

July 10, 2024

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Ouray launches search for next police chief

The search for Ouray’s next police chief is under way. One week after Police Chief Jeff Wood was fired, the City Council unanimously agreed Monday nig...

July 3, 2024

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Lawyers negotiating possible plea in assault case

Attorneys are engaged in plea negotiations in the case of a Ridgway man accused of sexually assaulting a woman nearly six years after he was acquitted...

June 26, 2024

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Coffee shop, tavern invite you to sip and stay

When Eliot Vancil is on the road, there are a few things he’s looking for at his hotel. He wants a place where he can wrap his hands around a cup of c...

June 26, 2024

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Sales tax revenue flat in April

Revenue from sales tax activity in Ouray in April was flat compared to last year, as the city remains on solid financial footing heading into the busi...

June 26, 2024

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FILM FEST ABOUT ‘BUILDING COMMUNITY’

Jake Abell and Jared LaCroix want you to come as you are. For the Ouray International Film Festival, that means if you prefer to show up in a suit, be...

June 19, 2024

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GOP candidate raises, spends thousands

The general election is still nearly five months away, but the Republican candidate for the District 1 seat on the Ouray County Board of County Commis...

June 12, 2024

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Board OKs development plan for affordable townhomes

A proposal to build 13 affordable townhomes along Oak Street in Ouray took another step forward Tuesday when the Ouray Planning Commission recommended...

June 12, 2024

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Ouray, state eye pedestrian improvements

Project would install crosswalks at Visitor Center, ATV parking area; extend sidewalks into Main StreetOuray residents and business owners got their f...

June 12, 2024

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October 7, 2026

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City, county near pact on police services

Boards to vote this month on sheriff 's $1.1M annual proposal to police Ouray

By Mike Wiggins mike@ouraynews.com

October 7, 2026

Ouray County and the city of Ouray are hammering out the details of an agreement that would enlist the Ouray County Sheriff’s Office to provide full law enforcement services to the city for potentiall...

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Reservoir transfer bill clears Senate

By Chart Riggall

October 7, 2026

Federal legislation to transfer ownership of Crystal Reservoir to the city of Ouray cleared the U.S. Senate last week, sending the bill to the House of Representatives as the clock winds down for Cong...

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SMPA plans Four Corners solar project

Utility: Array, battery storage could meet up to 40% of consumer power needs

By Chart Riggall

October 7, 2026

San Miguel Power Association has joined three other southwest Colorado electricity providers in throwing their weight behind a sprawling solar facility near Cortez that could meet up to 40% of their c...

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Council not on board with transit funding next year

Ouray won't budget for in-town shuttle, Montrose bus

By James Hanlon

October 7, 2026

The Ouray City Council dropped funding from the proposed 2027 budget for the city’s free in-town shuttle and contributions to the OurWay bus that runs between Montrose and Ouray. The in-town Ouray shu...

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Remote-triggered avalanche in San Juan Mountains

First responders receive first COVID-19 vaccines