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Student mental health needs remain elevated

The mental health counselor for both Ridgway schools told Ridgway School Board members last week that the social-emotional learning and individual cou...

April 28, 2021

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Ouray board approves updated discipline policy

After hours of discussion during their March and April meetings, the Ouray School Board approved updates to school policy concerning student code of c...

April 28, 2021

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Ridgway clinic expands services

Ouray County residents looking for a more youthful appearance now have a place to get a little lift under the direction of a physician they already kn...

April 28, 2021

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Real estate company finds home in Ouray

A Realtor office that has primarily worked in Montrose and Delta counties is expanding its reach into the San Juans with the opening of a new office i...

April 28, 2021

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Commissioners to discuss possible retail marijuana moratorium

County commissioners will discuss a possible moratorium on new applications for marijuana operations until they can revise the county ordinance govern...

April 27, 2021

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District awaits word on school grant

Ridgway School District will wait to survey the public on a possible funding request until after finding out if it received a state grant for renovati...

April 14, 2021

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New county roads boss expected in May

Ouray County commissioners on Tuesday approved another extension of Interim Road and Bridge Superintendent Bill Frownfelter’s contract, but only until...

April 8, 2021

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County aims for positive message with new employee

Ouray County commissioners and County Administrator Connie Hunt say they hope the county’s newest employee will help promote the county in a positive ...

April 1, 2021

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County grants extension for grow facility

A local marijuana cultivation business must hire a professional landscaping company to design screening of their facility if they are to continue oper...

April 1, 2021

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County buildings to reopen April 12

Ouray County buildings are scheduled to be open to the public on Monday, April 12. This tentative decision came Wednesday during a special work sessio...

April 1, 2021

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July 2, 2025

Carrie Ann Mund, left, dances with Tawnya Schiebel during the Mariachi de San Jose band’s performance in Ridgway’s Hartwell Park on June 29. The band performed as part of the fifth annual Fete de la M...

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Leaders object to public lands sale

Conservationists, ranchers, elected officials decry bill, though battle over federal property may return

By Lia Salvatierra lia@ouraynews.com

July 2, 2025

Recent federal proposals to sell or develop Ouray County’s public lands would harm the county’s economy, identity and culture of ranching and public recreation, according to county officials and other...

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Sex assault trial moved to Montrose

By Mike Wiggins mike@ouraynews.com

July 2, 2025

A judge has ordered the trial of a man accused of sexually assaulting a 17-year-old girl in 2023 to be moved from Ouray to Montrose. Seventh Judicial Chief District Judge Cory Jackson approved the tri...

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Celebrating the Fourth in Ouray? Load up on sunscreen, patience, courtesy

Private security to help with traffic, parking, so law enforcement can be more proactive

By Mike Wiggins mike@ouraynews.com

July 2, 2025

The sights and sounds of the Fourth of July in Ouray are ubiquitous. The powerful spray of fire hoses. The shrieks of kids racing through Fellin Park. Cheers and honking horns on Main Street. This yea...

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New weapons policy would ban public, allow employees to conceal carry

By Lia Salvatierra lia@ouraynews.com

July 2, 2025

County leaders are debating a new policy that would ban the public from carrying any weapons within Ouray County buildings but allow county employees with valid permits to conceal carry weapons in mos...

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Remote-triggered avalanche in San Juan Mountains

First responders receive first COVID-19 vaccines