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Board contemplates tapping reserves
The Ridgway School Board is conside ring using reserve funds instead of making cuts to an already tight budget. Superintendent Susan Lacy told the boa...
May 14, 2020
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Ouray Schools superintendent finalists scheduled for interviews Friday
The Ouray School Board will attempt to have as traditional an interview process as possible with the three finalists for superintendent. The finalists...
May 7, 2020
Covid
Donations flood ‘good neighbor’ fund
A charitable fund established to help Ouray County residents in need during the economic downturn has received nearly $300,000 in donations so far. Th...
May 7, 2020
Covid
County to plow alpine roads, board recommends lodging, quarantine order expire
Ouray County will proceed with its normal schedule of plowing high-country roads, after lengthy discussions about delaying the maintenance to discoura...
May 7, 2020
Down time for most, boom time for some
Covid
Down time for most, boom time for some
The new coronavirus has dealt significant financial blows to most Ouray County businesses, keeping tourists, the lifeblood of the local economy, at ba...
April 30, 2020
Feeling cooped up? There’s a Plan B for that
Covid
Feeling cooped up? There’s a Plan B for that
Local businesses have had to get creative to maintain their income streams in this time of restrictions on travel and public gatherings. One local bus...
April 30, 2020
Covid
Attorney: Resume in-person meetings
Ouray County Attorney Carol Viner told county commissioners on Tuesday they need to discuss how to start having in-person meetings again. "These meeti...
April 30, 2020
News
Superintendent search narrows to 3
The Ouray School Board revealed the names of the three finalists for the district’s vacant superintendent and principal position at a meeting April 27...
April 30, 2020
Covid
Pandemic triggers budget fears
Ridgway School District is cautiously examining its budget, anticipating cuts to state funding as a result of coronavirus and the statewide economy. T...
April 30, 2020
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Search for new roads boss on hold
Ouray County will give more hours to its interim Road and Bridge Department superintendent instead of ramping up its efforts to hire a new boss. Count...
April 23, 2020
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County turns attention to prairie dogs at 4-H Center
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County turns attention to prairie dogs at 4-H Center
County manager insists on controlling rodents despite pushback from commissioner
By Lia Salvatierra lia@ouraynews.com 
June 17, 2026
Ouray County will control the prairie dog population at the 4-H Event Center and Fairgrounds. Ouray County Manager Antonio Mendez said he has yet to decide on a method, but that the end goal is contro...
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Gym members decry removal of free weights
City cites structural issues, will pursue short-term fix
By Mike Wiggins mike@ouraynews.com 
June 17, 2026
The sudden removal of most of the free weights from the fitness center at the Ouray Hot Springs Pool has angered members who say the city eliminated one of the primary reasons they work out there. Cit...
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Town accepts grant to explore all-electric rules
By Lia Salvatierra lia@ouraynews.com 
June 17, 2026
The Ridgway Town Council has decided it’s willing to take a chance on a grant-funded public process in pursuit of an all-electric building code for new construction. Councilors unanimously voted on Ju...
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After hiatus, Ridgway to fly flag during Pride Month
By Lia Salvatierra lia@ouraynews.com 
June 17, 2026
Ridgway town councilors voted last week to fly the pride flag at Ridgway Town Hall for the remainder of Pride Month, after deciding not to last year. At a June 10 meeting, Councilor Polly Kroger reque...
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Library seeks money from city for expansion
State agency says local buy-in will improve chances of grant; council to consider funding request during fall budget talks
By Mike Wiggins mike@ouraynews.com 
June 17, 2026
The Ouray Library District has asked the city of Ouray to contribute $100,000 toward its expansion, hoping to pair it with other funding from local and state governments. In a June 2 letter, which als...
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