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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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UPDATE: Body of Ridgway man found in Chaffee County
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UPDATE: Body of Ridgway man found in Chaffee County
By Mike 
October 28, 2026
The bodies of a college student from Ridgway and another man were found Wednesday afternoon in Chaffee County, five days after they left for a weekend hiking trip and got caught in a snowstorm. Kaden ...
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A well-deserved honor
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A well-deserved honor
By Erin McIntyre 
October 28, 2026
The Telluride Foundation is honoring Williams with its 2026 Volunteer of the Year award. Williams, who moved to Ouray in 1975, is a longtime volunteer and former Ouray city councilor. Her experience i...
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Cow Creek project fight heads to key hearing
By Chart Riggall 
October 28, 2026
A Colorado judge will consider next week whether regional water managers have enough ground to stand on to pursue a plan to divert water from Cow Creek into Ridgway Reservoir, as a long-running battle...
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SMPA proposes fifth consecutive rate hike
Trio of increases would raise access charge 27%
By Chart Riggall 
October 28, 2026
San Miguel Power Association has proposed to hike its base monthly access charge for the vast majority of its customers from $33 to $42, marking the fifth straight year the power provider has sought a...
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Agency warns of ongoing flood threats in burn scar
By Chart Riggall 
October 28, 2026
A U.S. Forest Service survey of the Gold Mountain Fire says flooding and debris flows will likely continue to be dangers within the most severely scorched areas of the burn scar. A report released thi...
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