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County opposes state proposal for Cow Creek
Ouray County has filed a statement of opposition to the state's proposal for an instream flow water right in Cow Creek, joining the Ouray County Water...
March 9, 2022
LET THERE BE DARK
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LET THERE BE DARK
Ouray County now has not only one, but two places recognized for their top stargazing potential and dedication to preserving the night sky. Top of the...
November 24, 2021
SAVING THE BLUES
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SAVING THE BLUES
[tecnavia_gallery slug='saving-the-blues-gallery' view='carousel']April and Kevin Rarick had Blue Lakes on their list of must-do Colorado hikes for th...
July 1, 2021
HAZARDOUS HILLS
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HAZARDOUS HILLS
[tecnavia_gallery slug='hazardous-hills-gallery' view='carousel']UPDATE: Avalanche warning in effect for Tuesday morning. Read more here.   Deputy Mon...
February 10, 2021
Commissioner races now contested
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Commissioner races now contested
Two more candidates have filed paperwork to officially enter the county commissioners’ races – and one will oppose incumbent John Peters and the other...
June 4, 2020
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County seeks dining, travel variances
Ouray County will ask for permission to let restaurants resume in-person dining, and for locals to be exempt from a state 10-mile travel limit for rec...
May 21, 2020
Superintendent finalists narrowed to 2
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Superintendent finalists narrowed to 2
The Ouray School Board will choose its new superintendent from two finalists, after interviewing three and having one pull her application from consid...
May 14, 2020
County slows lifting orders
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County slows lifting orders
Ouray County plans on loosening restrictions in relation to COVID-19 on a different timeline than the rest of the state, which will relax "stay-at-hom...
April 23, 2020
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County delays plowing decision
Ouray County has delayed a decision on whether to proceed with plowing high-country roads, after considering a request to postpone clearing snow from ...
April 16, 2020
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New county manager seeks to lead with heart
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New county manager seeks to lead with heart
After careers in big cities and large governments, Antonio Mendez is shifting his perspective
By Lia Salvatierra lia@ouraynews.com 
February 4, 2026
Ouray County is unlike most places Antonio Mendez has lived or worked before, and Mendez brings experience unlike the county has seen in two decades, or possibly ever. Ouray County’s new manager grew ...
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City leader pulls police from patrol duty
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City leader pulls police from patrol duty
Administrator cites concerns about training, liability; sheriff's office assumes full control of services in Ouray
By Mike Wiggins mike@ouraynews.com 
February 4, 2026
Ouray City Administrator Michelle Metteer has pulled the police department’s two remaining officers off of patrol duty and reassigned them to administrative tasks, citing concerns about liability and ...
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County considers asking voters for tax hike in November
Staff to research potential funding measures for EMS, road and bridge; sheriff won't seek question this fall
By Lia Salvatierra lia@ouraynews.com 
February 4, 2026
Ouray County leaders want to research and poll the public’s appetite for asking voters for more tax revenue, to raise additional money for the county’s Emergency Medical Services and the Road and Brid...
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Ridgway gets initial OK for $1.34M grant
By Lia Salvatierra lia@ouraynews.com 
February 4, 2026
Ridgway has received initial approval for a $1.34 million grant to help it explore an all-electric building code for new construction and help electrify municipal operations, to lower its carbon footp...
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Good for you! Uncompahgre STEAM Fair
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Good for you! Uncompahgre STEAM Fair
February 4, 2026
The “Good For You!” page is a place for reader-submitted photos illustrating community, celebrations and more. Want to submit a photo for publication? Here are some guidelines for submissions: - This ...
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