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Council absorbs more criticism over police

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 ...

April 8, 2026

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DA ordered again to turn over report in sexual assault case

Prosecutors have again been ordered to turn over to defense attorneys a report detailing some of the contents of a cellphone belonging to a woman who ...

April 1, 2026

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Sergeant slams city leaders

The lone remaining sworn officer in the Ouray Police Department criticized city leaders Tuesday for their management of the latest round of turmoil wi...

March 25, 2026

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Views vary on electric building code, other issues

Ridgway Town Council candidates split last week over whether they support the potential adoption of an all-electric building code for new development ...

March 25, 2026

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Trail group seeks city’s help

The Ouray Trail Group is asking the city of Ouray for help acquiring a piece of private property so it can rebuild a section of the Perimeter Trail an...

March 25, 2026

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Water leaders sound supply alarm

State water managers Tuesday painted a dire picture of record-low snowpack and abnormally warm temperatures this winter straining water supplies for W...

March 18, 2026

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Scoville vows to listen to all voices in bid for council

Josey Scoville took her cues in public service from her parents.Growing up in rural Minnesota, her father spent years on the local school board. Her m...

March 18, 2026

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County: Layoffs likely

Commissioners, administrators warn of job cuts to close $1.5 million gap; staff criticizes leaders for not addressing problem earlier

By By James Hanlon james@ouraynews.com

September 16, 2026

Ouray County will likely need to lay off employees to make up a projected $1.5 million gap between requested expenses and revenue next year, county officials warned at a budget workshop on Sept. 9. Th...

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Disaster tax not ‘backfill’ for fire costs, leaders say

By By Chart Riggall chart@ouraynews.com

September 16, 2026

In the aftermath of President Donald Trump’s declaration of the Gold Mountain Fire as a major federal disaster, Ouray County commissioners say the potential influx of additional federal funds doesn't ...

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Town considers options for sewer plant location

By By James Hanlon james@ouraynews.com

September 16, 2026

The Ridgway Town Council wants to see some dollar estimates before deciding where to build a new wastewater treatment plant. Town staff briefed the council on three possible locations north of town at...

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City prepared to pay fees for housing project

Despite some councilors' misgivings, Ouray in line to give more money to deed-restricted apartment complex

By Mike Wiggins mike@ouraynews.com

September 16, 2026

The city of Ouray is set to provide up to $225,000 to a nonprofit organization to cover water and sewer tap and building permit fees for a 13-unit affordable housing project. At City Administrator Mic...

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Gold Mountain Fire closure area reduced

September 16, 2026

The closure area associated with the Gold Mountain Fire was reduced on Tuesday, reopening several roads and recreation areas in time for fall color season. The reopened areas include Owl Creek Pass, S...

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Remote-triggered avalanche in San Juan Mountains

First responders receive first COVID-19 vaccines