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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
After learning curve, Realtor wants to build on experience
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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
Retired citizen sees candidacy as opportunity to serve
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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
Businessman seeks to finish what he started
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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
Contractor to oppose Dem for county seat
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Contractor to oppose Dem for county seat
Republican Perkovich to face off against PadgettRepublican Michael Perkovich will challenge Democrat Lynn Padgett for her District 1 seat on the Ouray...
October 11, 2023
City eyes potential $5M fix for pool heat
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City eyes potential $5M fix for pool heat
Councilor: Heat pump, boiler system 'most adaptable and scalable' option Ouray city leaders are leaning toward spending nearly $5 million to design, b...
September 27, 2023
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July a huge economic boon for Ouray
Sales tax revenue tops $500K for month, up nearly 7.5% for yearJuly has long been Ouray’s most lucrative month in terms of sales tax revenue, as thous...
September 27, 2023
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Builder wrestles with cost overruns
Affordable housing project may need to incorporate some market-rate homesThe developer of a proposed 65-unit affordable housing project in Ouray ackno...
September 6, 2023
Report: Site suitable for city housing project
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Report: Site suitable for city housing project
Engineer recommends measures to reduce risk of rockfall, flooding for potential affordable rentals A 15-acre parcel owned by the city of Ouray is suit...
August 30, 2023
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Ouray sales tax jumps in June
The city of Ouray set an all-time record for sales tax revenue collected for the month of June, keeping on pace for a fourth consecutive year of recor...
August 30, 2023
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Pilot’s death ruled an accident
Report: Divers had to wait to recover body from helicopter due to risk from electric current
By Chart Riggall 
August 25, 2026
The death of a pilot whose firefighting helicopter crashed into Silver Jack Reservoir last month has been ruled an accident by a Grand Junction medical examiner, according to an autopsy report obtaine...
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Fire, EMS consolidation proponents consider next steps
By James Hanlon 
August 25, 2026
Advocates for a county-wide consolidated fire and emergency response authority still believe there is a path forward, even though the proposal suffered another setback last week when the Ouray City Co...
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August 19, 2026
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Bear activity ramping up
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Bear activity ramping up
Second bruin killed in a week after several conflicts, entering home
By Erin McIntyre erin@ouraynews.com 
August 19, 2026
State wildlife officials killed a young, female bear that entered a Ridgway home last weekend after days of conflicts and at least one incident with the bear killing chickens. Colorado Parks and Wildl...
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Police admin assistant resigns, blasts city
By Erin McIntyre erin@ouraynews.com 
August 19, 2026
The Ouray Police Department's administrative assistant has resigned, leaving the office with one remaining employee assigned to desk duty. The resignation comes just after the city's response to a civ...
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