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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

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City, county near pact on police services

Boards to vote this month on sheriff 's $1.1M annual proposal to police Ouray

By Mike Wiggins mike@ouraynews.com

October 7, 2026

Ouray County and the city of Ouray are hammering out the details of an agreement that would enlist the Ouray County Sheriff’s Office to provide full law enforcement services to the city for potentiall...

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Reservoir transfer bill clears Senate

By Chart Riggall

October 7, 2026

Federal legislation to transfer ownership of Crystal Reservoir to the city of Ouray cleared the U.S. Senate last week, sending the bill to the House of Representatives as the clock winds down for Cong...

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SMPA plans Four Corners solar project

Utility: Array, battery storage could meet up to 40% of consumer power needs

By Chart Riggall

October 7, 2026

San Miguel Power Association has joined three other southwest Colorado electricity providers in throwing their weight behind a sprawling solar facility near Cortez that could meet up to 40% of their c...

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Council not on board with transit funding next year

Ouray won't budget for in-town shuttle, Montrose bus

By James Hanlon

October 7, 2026

The Ouray City Council dropped funding from the proposed 2027 budget for the city’s free in-town shuttle and contributions to the OurWay bus that runs between Montrose and Ouray. The in-town Ouray shu...

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Remote-triggered avalanche in San Juan Mountains

First responders receive first COVID-19 vaccines