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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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Distracted Montrose County man sustains minor injuries, cited for suspected careless driving
By Erin McIntyre and Mike Wiggins erin@ouraynews.com mike@ouraynews.com 
October 15, 2025
A Montrose County resident survived an accident on Red Mountain Pass on Oct. 9, where his truck went over the edge and rolled down the mountain. According to information from the Colorado State Patrol...
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Gulde touts experience, years of service
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Gulde touts experience, years of service
Gulde touts experience, years of service
By Mike Wiggins mike@ouraynews.com 
October 15, 2025
Tamara Gulde didn’t intend to assemble campaign flyers and put up yard signs this fall. After four years as a Ouray city councilor, she was ready to step back and let someone else take their turn as o...
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Underwood sees gap between council, public
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Underwood sees gap between council, public
By Mike Wiggins mike@ouraynews.com 
October 15, 2025
When he looks out at the audience at a Ouray City Council meeting or walks Main Street, Michael Underwood said he sees and hears people who are disconnected from those elected to represent them. Some ...
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Water costs increase for county irrigators
By Lia Salvatierra lia@ouraynews.com 
October 15, 2025
The cost of leasing backup water to support Ouray County irrigators is increasing this year, as the Tri-County Water Conservancy District is charging $21,000 to store the water in the Ridgway Reservoi...
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Wildfire panel focuses on insurance issues
By Lia Salvatierra lia@ouraynews.com 
October 15, 2025
Wildfires are one natural disaster communities can exercise some control over. And the hope is that soon homeowners will not only have control over mitigating wildfire risk around their homes, but als...
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