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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

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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

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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

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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

Covid

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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Several homes damaged, 17 people rescued from flooding

By Mike Wiggins

July 30, 2026

At least 17 people were rescued from flooding and debris flows in the Cutler Creek area between Ridgway and Ouray on Wednesday night, authorities said this morning. At least three homes in Ponderosa V...

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Evacuations ordered near Cutler Creek as rain pummels burn scar

Oak Street closed due to mud, flooding

By Mike

July 29, 2026

UPDATE, 9:45 p.m. U.S. Highway 550 reopened between Ridgway and Ouray Wednesday night, authorities announced at 9:15 p.m. Emergency officials encouraged motorists to be cautions when driving through a...

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Rain on burn scar triggers flooding, evacuation

Hydrologist: Above-average rain forecast through September

By Chart Riggall

July 29, 2026

Heavy rainfall over scorched soil sent flash floods raging down Cutler Creek on Sunday night, spilling mud down through Ponderosa Village and briefly shuttering U.S. Highway 550. The torrent of water ...

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Fire scorches bottom lines

Reliant on summer tourism, reeling businesses running out of time to claw back lost revenue

By Mike Wiggins, Chart Riggall and Erin McIntyre

July 29, 2026

It didn’t take but a spark and a stiff breeze to turn Justin Mitchell’s summer upside down. During the first few hours of the Gold Mountain Fire, Mitchell — who runs a horseback guiding outfit in the ...

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Governments team up on flood mitigation

City, nonprofits pitch in $165,000, while financially pinched county searches for more funding

By Mike Wiggins and Erin McIntyre mike@ouraynews.com erin@ouraynews.com

July 29, 2026

Government agencies and nonprofit organizations have begun stepping up to help Ouray County pay to protect homes and roads from flooding and mudslides in the aftermath of the Gold Mountain Fire. The O...

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Remote-triggered avalanche in San Juan Mountains

First responders receive first COVID-19 vaccines