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County considers control of Colona alleys, streets
Colona property owner Craig Jackman wants the county to relinquish control of certain streets and alleys in the unincorporated town. The Board of Coun...
November 25, 2020
News
Trail completed ahead of schedule
A parallel trail along County Road 5 approved less then two months ago as part of a settlement agreement with property owners is days from completion,...
November 19, 2020
News
Ouray School develops spring athletics guidelines
The Ouray School Board dedicated the bulk of a lengthy special session on Nov. 4 to discussions on how to safely allow for sports this spring. Typical...
November 12, 2020
News
District seeks building plan feedback
Ridgway School District is asking for feedback on its master plan, featuring options for improvements to buildings. A virtual open house with the opti...
November 12, 2020
News
Amendment B a win for local districts
Ouray County voters overwhelmingly supported Amendment B to the Colorado Constitution in Tuesday’s election, with 65 percent of voters in the county o...
November 5, 2020
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Change to Highway 550 proposed to access retail marijuana store
Concerns over proposed changes to traffic lanes of U.S. Highway 55o at Colona to make it easier for customers to access a proposed recreational mariju...
November 5, 2020
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Voters OK medical practice subsidy
Ouray County voters have approved a measure to continue subsidizing a primary care practice in the county. The Regional Service Authority ballot issue...
November 5, 2020
Covid
County secures full-time nurse
Ouray County Public Health Director Tanner Kingery was pleased to report the hiring of a full-time nurse to the Board of County Commissioners on Tuesd...
October 29, 2020
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Audit finds gaps in school’s virus protocols
The Ouray School District is working to improve in four areas after a COVID-19 safety audit found gaps in the school’s protective measures. The four a...
October 29, 2020
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Options for school fixes to be unveiled
The firm hired to develop the Ridgway School District’s master plan to address infrastructure needs within the district’s two schools will unveil seve...
October 29, 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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