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Secondary school leaders, parents pursuing potential multi-million dollar project to replace soccer field, add track amenities After the combined Oura...

November 22, 2023

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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

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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

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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

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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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Town mayor re-elected in landslide

Voters select incumbents Grambley, Scoville, newcomer Greenwood

By By Lia Salvatierra and Erin McIntyre lia@ouraynews.com erin@ouraynews.com

April 8, 2026

John Clark will continue serving as Ridgway mayor, defeating his only challenger in 14 years since he was first elected, newcomer Tia Mihelarakis. Clark received 321 votes to Mihelarakis’ 51 votes. Cl...

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Does Ouray need a new pool house? Council, public split

By Mike Wiggins mike@ouraynews.com

April 8, 2026

A series of tweaks to the design of a proposed new pool house at the Ouray Hot Springs Pool has exposed a deep divide among Ouray City Council members and the public over whether the city should proce...

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Council absorbs more criticism over police

Employee pleads 'give us answers' as city OKs higher reimbursement rate for law enforcement services

By Mike Wiggins mike@ouraynews.com

April 8, 2026

The Ouray City Council on Monday agreed to pay Ouray County more for providing law enforcement services in the city, but not before absorbing another round of blistering criticism from the public and ...

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County, Forest Service to discuss Yankee Boy closure next week

By Lia Salvatierra lia@ouraynews.com

April 8, 2026

Ouray County commissioners will hold a work session next week with the U.S. Forest Service to discuss their plan to close the upper portion of the road into Yankee Boy Basin to reduce environmental an...

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Remote-triggered avalanche in San Juan Mountains

First responders receive first COVID-19 vaccines