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County, local districts seek water rights to hedge against drought

The Board of County Commissioners, Ouray County Water Users Association and Tri-County Water Conservancy District have filed an application with the s...

January 15, 2020

Push button, get affirmation

Feeling blue? Need a little positive assurance that “you are enough”? A new crossing signal at the convergence of sidewalks at Hartwell Park can provi...

January 8, 2020

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County pushes for avalanche safety

Ouray County commissioners and other county officials will take additional steps to ensure the public is safe and informed about avalanche mitigation ...

January 1, 2020

Ice Park on display at airport

Locals traveling for the holidays may have noticed a piece of home when preparing to board planes at Denver International Airport. The Ouray Ice Park ...

January 1, 2020

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Cow Creek Fire marked by communication kinks

County officials debriefed during a work session last week about the response to the Cow Creek Fire in October, to discuss what went well and what c...

December 23, 2019

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Commissioners finalize governance for 2020

Commissioners and staff wrapped up their last regular meeting of the year on Dec. 17 by renewing contracts, agreements and memorandums of understand...

December 23, 2019

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Demographics study predicts flat enrollment

Ridgway School District’s population will remain flat for the foreseeable future, as long as affordable housing remains out of reach for young famil...

December 18, 2019

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Wildfire mitigation regs hearings continue

A second public hearing on a Ouray County land-use code amendment regarding wildfire regulations was continued again last month, but county commissi...

December 4, 2019

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New board sworn in, officers elected

After bidding farewell Ouray School Board President Kentee Pasek, who leaves the board after eight years of service, newly elected Ouray School Boar...

December 4, 2019

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Teens âcarry onâ to recycling plastic

Ridgway’s group of teenage environmental activists, Carry On! Ridgway Reuses, are on to their next project. The group, founded by now eighth-graders...

November 26, 2019

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July 2, 2025

Carrie Ann Mund, left, dances with Tawnya Schiebel during the Mariachi de San Jose band’s performance in Ridgway’s Hartwell Park on June 29. The band performed as part of the fifth annual Fete de la M...

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Leaders object to public lands sale

Conservationists, ranchers, elected officials decry bill, though battle over federal property may return

By Lia Salvatierra lia@ouraynews.com

July 2, 2025

Recent federal proposals to sell or develop Ouray County’s public lands would harm the county’s economy, identity and culture of ranching and public recreation, according to county officials and other...

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Sex assault trial moved to Montrose

By Mike Wiggins mike@ouraynews.com

July 2, 2025

A judge has ordered the trial of a man accused of sexually assaulting a 17-year-old girl in 2023 to be moved from Ouray to Montrose. Seventh Judicial Chief District Judge Cory Jackson approved the tri...

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Celebrating the Fourth in Ouray? Load up on sunscreen, patience, courtesy

Private security to help with traffic, parking, so law enforcement can be more proactive

By Mike Wiggins mike@ouraynews.com

July 2, 2025

The sights and sounds of the Fourth of July in Ouray are ubiquitous. The powerful spray of fire hoses. The shrieks of kids racing through Fellin Park. Cheers and honking horns on Main Street. This yea...

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New weapons policy would ban public, allow employees to conceal carry

By Lia Salvatierra lia@ouraynews.com

July 2, 2025

County leaders are debating a new policy that would ban the public from carrying any weapons within Ouray County buildings but allow county employees with valid permits to conceal carry weapons in mos...

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Remote-triggered avalanche in San Juan Mountains

First responders receive first COVID-19 vaccines