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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

State to reduce highway speeds near Ridgway

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HIGHWAY 550 SAFETY

State to reduce highway speeds near Ridgway

By Lia Salvatierra lia@ouraynews.com

November 26, 2025

The Colorado Department of Transportation plans to lower the speed limit for traffic along a half-mile stretch of U.S. Highway 550 north of Ridgway, near a section of road where the highest number of ...

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OURAY'S 2026 BUDGET

City trims jobs, capital expenses

By Mike Wiggins mike@ouraynews.com

November 26, 2025

A cautious Ouray City Council approved a $16.8 million budget for 2026 on Tuesday, leaving a handful of vacant jobs unfilled and slashing capital projects in anticipation of a potential economic downt...

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Schools adopt frameworks for AI tools

By Lia Salvatierra lia@ouraynews.com

November 26, 2025

Both Ridgway Secondary School and the Ouray School District have adopted guidelines for students to use artificial intelligence, joining the first wave of schools in the state to do so. Lining classro...

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As scams climb, experts offer insight on how to avoid them

Local bank, police officials: Fraud attempts growing in sophistication

By Mike Wiggins mike@ouraynews.com

November 26, 2025

Anyone can become the victim of fraud. In Ouray County, one person lost $17,000 after being coerced into setting up a series of bank transfers. Property owners were duped by a home builder who created...

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CORRECTION

November 26, 2025

An article on Page 6 of the Nov. 20-26 edition incorrectly reported the Ridgway Town Council's votes on a new anti-idling ordinance. The ordinance was approved 5-1, with Councilor Michelle Montague vo...

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Remote-triggered avalanche in San Juan Mountains

First responders receive first COVID-19 vaccines