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A track and field of dreams in Ridgway?
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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
County orders developer to halt illegal construction
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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
Man suspected of Ouray business break-in
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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
‘Darkly funny, soulful’ Ridgway film fest returns
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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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Ouray sales tax climbs again in August
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
Airport reaches new heights
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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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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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