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County struggles to hire road and bridge leader
After a candidate for the open road and bridge superintendent job turned down the county’s offer, the Board of County Commissioners has authorized Cou...
March 5, 2020
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Schools prepare for virus, promote handwashing
Coronavirus was a hot topic at last Thursday’s Ridgway School Board meeting with two members of the public voicing concerns. Ridgway parent John Count...
March 5, 2020
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New program focused on LGBTQ youth
A local nonprofit is embarking on a program to better support LGBTQ youth, focusing on what makes kids feel safe and accepted in the community. The Co...
February 27, 2020
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Board discusses schedule changes
The Ouray School Board discussed changes to graduation requirements for next year’s graduating class, giving a potential schedule change a trial run a...
February 27, 2020
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Cemetery districts may consolidate
Limited resources have prompted the idea to combine cemetery districts or possibly create a countywide district, and the Ouray County attorney has bee...
February 27, 2020
That’s the way the cookie comes together
That’s the way the cookie comes together
[tecnavia_gallery slug='thata%c2%80%c2%99s-the-way-the-cookie-comes-together-gallery' view='carousel']Locals now have someone to call when they want s...
February 27, 2020
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Board aims for fall ballot measure
The Ridgway School Board hopes to ask voters this fall to allow the school district to retain revenue from a mill levy override that is set to expire ...
February 12, 2020
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Storage facility back in violation
Ouray County officials have ordered the owner of a storage facility to stop using unauthorized storage units for commercial purposes and remove the fr...
February 12, 2020
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Road closure causes crowding at Ice Park
Members of the Ouray Ice Park board of directors and an owner of a local guiding company are concerned about the effect an extended closure of County ...
February 12, 2020
Library expansion sails through winter
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Library expansion sails through winter
After a two-week early start and despite heavy snowfall so far this winter, the Ridgway Public Library expansion project is still on — and perhaps a l...
February 12, 2020
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No-idling ordinance stalls after months of debate
By LIA SALVATIERRA 
May 14, 2026
“Idle-Free Ridgway” remains a motto, rather than a rule after the town council voted down final approval for an anti-idling ordinance that drew zealous support and opposition over the past five months...
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Ouray childcare model a blueprint for others
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Ouray childcare model a blueprint for others
A year after two daycares opened within affordable housing development, builder looks to replicate template in three other cities
By Lia Salvatierra lia@ouraynews.com 
May 13, 2026
The solution to the statewide childcare shortage might be here in Ouray County, where a blueprint for building childcare-ready affordable homes was drafted. It’s been a little more than a year since t...
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County tests: No mold problem in meeting rooms
After commissioner claims 'toxicity,' manager says 4-H, courthouse spaces safe to use
By Lia Salvatierra lia@ouraynews.com 
May 13, 2026
Ouray County commissioner meeting rooms don’t have a mold problem, according to testing ordered after Commissioner Lynn Padgett said the facilities caused her to feel sick and used it as justification...
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Beefed-up alpine ranger program returns
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Beefed-up alpine ranger program returns
State grant allows county to add sixth ranger to patrol backcountry, focus on safety, education
By Lia Salvatierra lia@ouraynews.com 
May 13, 2026
Ouray County’s alpine ranger program is back and bigger this year with the help of a state grant. The public will see alpine rangers patrolling areas including Yankee Boy Basin, Imogene Pass and the A...
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Two candidates vie for seat on San Miguel Power board
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Two candidates vie for seat on San Miguel Power board
Election to represent Ridgway, Log Hill contested for first time since 2014
By Lia Salvatierra lia@ouraynews.com 
May 13, 2026
For the first time in more than a decade, there’s a contested election for the District 6 seat on the San Miguel Power Association board of directors, representing all of Ridgway, much of Log Hill and...
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