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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

Thatâs 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

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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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Evacuees in limbo as fire grows

By Mike Wiggins and Deb Hurley Brobst mike@ouraynews.com

June 28, 2026

Dottie Miller hopped online on Friday, running over checklists of items to take with her in the event of an emergency. It’s practically an annual ritual for her, just to make sure she has everything s...

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Ouray cancels Fourth of July fireworks

By Mike

June 28, 2026

The city of Ouray has canceled its Fourth of July fireworks display in light of dangerous fire conditions. Brooke Warren, a spokeswoman for the city, said this morning Fire Chief Adam Kunz made the de...

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Extreme fire danger persists

Gold Mountain Fire burns as more firefighting resources expected to arrive

By Mike Wiggins And Erin Mcintyre

June 28, 2026

UPDATE, 10:45 p.m. The Gold Mountain Fire made a big run this afternoon and evening, fueled by high winds. The blaze, reported at 570 acres this morning, grew to 4,217 acres as of this evening, accord...

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Gold Mountain Fire grows, prompts evacuations north of Ouray

By Mike

June 27, 2026

Click here to read the NEW, UPDATED STORY POSTED AT 10:20 a.m. Sunday, June 28 here. UPDATE, 11:16 p.m.: A pre-evacuation notice has been issued for County Road 17 from Whispering Pines to Black Lake....

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Sweet sounds of summer

June 24, 2026

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Remote-triggered avalanche in San Juan Mountains

First responders receive first COVID-19 vaccines