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Ridgway couples recognized for charity
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Ridgway couples recognized for charity
When the pandemic reached Ouray County back in March, two Ridgway couples couldn’t stop thinking about how hard the impacts would hit their neighbors....
January 21, 2021
Sheriff works to repair office image
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Sheriff works to repair office image
When Sheriff Justin Perry first took office in July he found citizens rated the sheriff’s office with a low amount of credibility and integrity and on...
January 21, 2021
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Ridgway to limit parent attendance at games
Ridgway High School boys’ basketball games will look very different this winter, with players running up and down the court in masks and parents being...
January 21, 2021
HANGING OUT
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HANGING OUT
The Ouray Ice Park’s 26th annual Ice Festival is virtual this year, complete with a livestreamed competition, virtual auction and virtual closing cere...
January 21, 2021
Commissioners offer parting thoughts: Batchelder may not be ready to retire, even after 40 years of service
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Commissioners offer parting thoughts: Batchelder may not be ready to retire, even after 40 years of service
Don Batchelder finished his second of two eight-year terms as Ouray County commissioner this week, departing the position again due to term limits. Bu...
January 14, 2021
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Commissioners offer parting thoughts: With no plans to stay in politics, Peters urges citizens to be informed
As John Peters reflects on the conclusion of his four-year term as Ouray County commissioner this week, he urges citizens to check agendas, log into Z...
January 14, 2021
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Attorney reappointed to River District
Ouray County will continue to have attorney Marti Whitmore represent its interest on the Colorado River Water Conservation District Board, despite att...
January 7, 2021
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County exec receives positive review
Ouray County commissioners spent their last work session together giving County Administrator Connie Hunt her annual performance evaluation. Commissio...
January 7, 2021
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Fiber project reaches milestone
One year after the start of a project to bring high-speed internet from Montrose over Log Hill and into Ouray, the project has reached a major milesto...
December 24, 2020
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Body cameras not qualified for virus aid reimbursement
Editor's note: This story was updated Friday, Dec. 18 to correct a reporting error. The original story erroneously reported the amount of money left t...
December 17, 2020
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Hickenlooper hears concerns from constituents
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Hickenlooper hears concerns from constituents
Loss of federal funds prompts requests for help with wildfire mitigation, water and more
By LIA SALVATIERRA 
August 29, 2025
U.S. Sen. John Hickenlooper encouraged Ouray County nonprofits and public officials to persevere, find ways to do more with less money and look for opportunities to change systems during moments of tu...
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Closures on Red Mountain expected for next few weeks
Five-hour closures scheduled Tuesday-Thursday for power line upgrades
By Erin 
August 29, 2025
Motorists traveling over Red Mountain Pass should expect lengthy weekday delays starting next week, as San Miguel Power Association continues to rebuild its power line on the pass. A roughly three-mil...
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Bears start packing on pounds
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Bears start packing on pounds
Wildlife officials urge residents to avoid attracting bruins as they seek food before hibernating
By Erin McIntyre erin@ouraynews.com 
August 27, 2025
Bears have entered the time of year where they seek food for at least 20 hours a day, trying to pack on the pounds before the first snow flies. The compulsive eating, called hyperphagia, helps prepare...
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Fatal crash on pass involved marijuana
By Erin McIntyre erin@ouraynews.com 
August 27, 2025
The driver of the vehicle that went off Red Mountain Pass on Aug. 5 had a significant amount of marijuana in his system, according to toxicology results from his autopsy. Tests showed 42-year-old Loui...
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City proceeds with plans to remodel city hall, police station
By Mike Wiggins mike@ouraynews.com 
August 27, 2025
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 police department. City councilors earlier this mon...
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