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Ridgway has an aggressive schedule for the hiring process of a new town manager. Plans are to have the candidate selected by Nov. 12 and the role fi...

September 25, 2019

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Local districts âaccredited with distinctionâ

Results recently made available from state testing last spring show both school districts in Ouray County are “accredited with distinction,” meaning...

September 25, 2019

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Speed bumps approved for county roads

A request from the road and bridge superintendent and the sheriff for installation of speed bumps on county roads was approved on Tuesday by Ouray Cou...

September 18, 2019

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Permit renewed for countyâs lone gravel pit

The only gravel operation in the county and supplier of gravel for county roads, SAKO Excavation LLC, will continue to provide their services to the...

September 18, 2019

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Soccer field recovering after watering problems

A dried-up soccer field that led to concerns from team members’ parents is being watered again, avoiding a major setback for the undefeated Ridgway ...

September 18, 2019

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Road funding measure goes to the ballot

Ouray County voters will have a roads-funding question to consider on the ballot in November, which includes a sunset provision ending one part of t...

September 11, 2019

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Group frustrated with undersheriff case

Members of a local sex-assault prevention group confronted Ouray County officials on Tuesday, citing concerns with the recent indictment of the form...

September 11, 2019

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Colona zoning change recommended

The Ouray County Planning Commission is recommending a change in zoning for the old Colona store building and a nearby house, at the request of the ...

September 5, 2019

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Board fills vacancy ahead of election

The Ridgway School Board nominated and swore in a new member to fill the vacancy created with the departure of member Cindy Lystad, who now serves a...

August 29, 2019

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Facilities director resigns, remains in job

Just weeks before the beginning of school, Ridgway School District Facility and Transportation Director Shane Ayer resigned from his position but appe...

August 15, 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