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Finalists make pitch for top job
The elevator pitches are done. The jam-covered brie, crackers, fruit and brownies left over from the community reception were eaten up. The 8 a.m. int...
November 20, 2024
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Finalists offer varied experience
The three finalists for Ouray city administrator run the gamut in terms of their work experience. One is a career law enforcement officer. Another is ...
November 13, 2024
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For reimagined pool bathhouse, all possibilities are on the table
A larger, brighter entryway.An overhauled locker room that doesn’t place the showers next to the toilets. More gym space.Those were just a few of the ...
November 13, 2024
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Now in 10th year, Ridgway film fest finds ‘growth spurt’
Arielle Bielak thinks of the Ridgway Independent Film Festival as a child. In its infancy, it was a novel, inward-facing event, screening a handful of...
November 13, 2024
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Trial set for March in Ridgway sex assault case
A judge has set a five-day trial in March for a Ridgway man accused of sexually assaulting a woman last year.Defense attorney Vince Felletter entered ...
November 13, 2024
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Judge orders sex assault suspect to be tried as adult
A judge has ruled that a teenager accused of sexually assaulting a 17-year-old girl inside the home of the now-former Ouray police chief days before h...
November 13, 2024
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Administrator search narrows to 3
The search for Ouray’s new city administrator has narrowed to three finalists who will be in town at the end of next week for a tour, interviews and a...
November 6, 2024
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After years of hikes, some rate relief
Utility rates for the average Ouray resident will inch up by less than $2 a month next year, providing some financial relief after years of sharp incr...
November 6, 2024
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Dual rate changes on horizon
The San Miguel Power Association board of directors will vote next month on whether to approve a pair of rate changes aimed at generating more revenue...
October 30, 2024
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Padgett picks up speed on campaign donations
Ouray County Commissioner Lynn Padgett hauled in more than twice as much money in donations as her opponent in the race for the District 1 seat on the...
October 30, 2024
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Ridgway schools dial up phone ban
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Ridgway schools dial up phone ban
By Lia Salvatierra lia@ouraynews.com 
June 25, 2025
Ouray also aims to update tech policy for kids, staff Hallways and classrooms at Ridgway Secondary School will more closely resemble decades past this fall — without a cellphone in sight. During a Jun...
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Town clamps down on water usage
As supplies dry up, Ridgway stops watering parks, urges residents to conserve
By Erin McIntyre erin@ouraynews.com 
June 25, 2025
Ridgway town leaders are cracking down on water use, fearing limited supplies won't last the summer if they don't convince residents to curb their watering habits now. The town announced Wednesday mor...
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Sheriff sees more calls, shorter responses in 2024
By Lia Salvatierra lia@ouraynews.com 
June 25, 2025
The Ouray County Sheriff’s Office reported a 25% boost in most calls for service and shorter response times in 2024 compared to 2023. During an annual report to county commissioners Tuesday, the depar...
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Red Mountain Pass fire likely human-caused
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Red Mountain Pass fire likely human-caused
By By Erin McIntyre and Lia Salvatierra erin@ouraynews.com lia@ouraynews.com 
June 25, 2025
A wildfire that burned five acres on Red Mountain Pass and closed U.S. Highway 550 for nearly 24 hours earlier this week is suspected to be human-caused. The fire burning above the highway near the av...
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‘Overwhelming demand’ at Hurd town hall
June 25, 2025
Callers to U.S. Rep. Jeff Hurd's telephone town hall on Tuesday night encountered a message that they couldn't access the virtual meeting, due to "overwhelming demand." The Plaindealer and others atte...
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