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Interim police chief retained through Dec. 31
Ouray City Administrator Michelle Metteer has extended the contract of Interim Police Chief Daric Harvey through the end of the year.Harvey was hired ...
September 10, 2025
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City proceeds with plans to remodel city hall, police station
The city of Ouray is moving ahead with plans to remodel a portion of the Ouray Community Center and a building across the street that will house the p...
August 27, 2025
City retains lawyer in light of sewer problems
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City retains lawyer in light of sewer problems
The city of Ouray will hire an attorney who could help potentially pursue legal claims against the contractors who built and equipped the city’s new $...
August 20, 2025
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Administrator secures positive review, raise
Ouray City Administrator Michelle Metteer received high marks on her first job performance review and will secure a 6% pay raise early next year.City ...
August 20, 2025
Interim chief has first shot at permanent job
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Interim chief has first shot at permanent job
Interim Ouray Police Chief Daric Harvey will be given the first crack at the permanent police chief position through an internal interview process arr...
August 6, 2025
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City approves rooftop deck for library
The Ouray Public Library will get its rooftop deck — and at its preferred location.The Ouray City Council voted Monday night to amend the library’s le...
August 6, 2025
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City taps local businesses for additional park signs
Ouray city leaders insisted in May they wanted to hire local businesses to design, fabricate and install signs at the entrance to two city parks. They...
July 30, 2025
A new chapter for historic St. Elmo
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A new chapter for historic St. Elmo
It was a cold call that led Clay Bales to warm up to the San Juans. Five years ago, he picked up the phone and dialed the number for Jason Raible, the...
July 30, 2025
Ceremony ushers in new Ouray police era
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Ceremony ushers in new Ouray police era
Five months ago, tension and resentment filled the meeting room inside the Ouray Community Center. Frustrated Ouray police officers lashed out at city...
July 23, 2025
Councilors, library clash over rooftop deck
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Councilors, library clash over rooftop deck
Two Ouray City Council members and the Ouray Library District continue to clash over the location of a rooftop deck planned for the library’s expansio...
July 23, 2025
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County to pursue use tax
Likely ballot measure would raise money for roads, EMS
By Deb Hurley Brobst Special to the Plaindealer 
June 24, 2026
Ouray County voters likely will be asked this fall to approve a use tax on both new vehicle purchases and construction material purchases, with most of the tax dollars going to the county’s Road and B...
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Will fire authority ease insurance woes?
Experts say consolidation may not help homeowners gain, keep coverage
By Lia Salvatierra lia@ouraynews.com 
June 24, 2026
Home insurance experts say the proposed consolidation of fire and emergency services in Ouray County may not necessarily help homeowners gain and keep insurance coverage. Leaders of the possible conso...
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Celebration honors past, looks to future
Ranch History Museum marks 20th birthday Saturday with expansion preview
By Lia Salvatierra lia@ouraynews.com 
June 24, 2026
The Ouray County Ranch History Museum is celebrating its 20th birthday with a preview of what it wants to be when it grows up. During a celebration from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on June 27, survey stakes and...
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Ridgway council seeks more efficient meetings
After recent heated tone, councilors emphasize preserving casual culture
By Lia Salvatierra lia@ouraynews.com 
June 24, 2026
Ridgway town councilors want to run meetings more efficiently while preserving the council’s casual culture. After trying out informal strategies to shorten the length of meetings, the council may con...
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