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Ouray County commissioners denied two separate marijuana cultivation applications last week after a long hearing process stretching across two days. B...

May 19, 2022

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County debates mine building request

The Ouray Silver Mines wants to leave buildings up at the Revenue-Virginius site on County Road 26 "post-reclamation," mine representatives told Ouray...

May 12, 2022

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Planning commissioner narrowly appointed

Ouray county commissioners voted 2-1 to reappoint a planning commissioner Tuesday, after delaying the decision and receiving complaints about him from...

May 5, 2022

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Ridgway superintendent gets raise, new contract

The Ridgway School Board approved a new three-year contract and a 7% pay raise for Ridgway Superintendent Susan Lacy on April 28, with board members p...

May 5, 2022

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County progresses on cannabis code revisions

Ouray County commissioners met in a seventh work session to revise the county’s marijuana ordinance on April 27, agreeing to not allow marijuana culti...

May 5, 2022

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New member joins school board

A new member of the Ouray School Board was sworn in on Monday night. Jane Schiffer was the only qualified applicant to apply to fill a vacancy left af...

April 27, 2022

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Weed department reveals needs

The county's weed department has been trying to function without a functioning vehicle, proper conditions for chemical storage, unsecured storage area...

April 27, 2022

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Group pitches marijuana grow ballot question

A Log Hill resident is asking county commissioners to place a ballot measure before voters – to require a buffer zone between marijuana grow operation...

April 27, 2022

A new frame on life in Ridgway

Whether they’re an artist preparing for a show, a proud parent eager to show off a child’s masterpiece or just someone with some family photographs or...

April 27, 2022

Salon changes ownership, location

When Kendra Manley opened Salon Monti in Ouray in 2016, one of her first major decisions involved bringing stylist Sharra King on board as an employee...

April 27, 2022

Local briefs: Ridgway appoints two to sustainability board, updates marshal overtime policy

Town seeks bike park design proposals, moves forward with pre-approved ADU plan designs

By James Hanlon

September 17, 2026

New members appointed to sustainability board The Ridgway Town Council appointed Terry Schuyler and Christiane Frischmuth to the Ridgway Sustainability Advisory Board after brief interviews at the Sep...

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County: Layoffs likely

Commissioners, administrators warn of job cuts to close $1.5 million gap; staff criticizes leaders for not addressing problem earlier

By James Hanlon

September 16, 2026

Ouray County will likely need to lay off employees to make up a projected $1.5 million gap between requested expenses and revenue next year, county officials warned at a budget workshop on Sept. 9. Th...

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Disaster tax not ‘backfill’ for fire costs, leaders say

By Chart Riggall

September 16, 2026

In the aftermath of President Donald Trump’s declaration of the Gold Mountain Fire as a major federal disaster, Ouray County commissioners say the potential influx of additional federal funds doesn't ...

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Town considers options for sewer plant location

By James Hanlon

September 16, 2026

The Ridgway Town Council wants to see some dollar estimates before deciding where to build a new wastewater treatment plant. Town staff briefed the council on three possible locations north of town at...

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City prepared to pay fees for housing project

Despite some councilors' misgivings, Ouray in line to give more money to deed-restricted apartment complex

By Mike Wiggins mike@ouraynews.com

September 16, 2026

The city of Ouray is set to provide up to $225,000 to a nonprofit organization to cover water and sewer tap and building permit fees for a 13-unit affordable housing project. At City Administrator Mic...

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Remote-triggered avalanche in San Juan Mountains

First responders receive first COVID-19 vaccines