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1884 ‘Big Snow’ a reminder: Careful what you wish for

So far this winter we have had a reprieve from icy sidewalks and snow shoveling — a far cry from what Silverton experienced with the legendary "Big Sn...

January 14, 2026

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A civilized Thanksgiving at an uncivilized time

Was the famed "Outlaw Thanksgiving" in Brown’s Park history or simply a tall tale? According to Ann Bassett, the "Queen of the Cattle Rustlers," it wa...

November 12, 2025

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How the San Juans got their name from an early trailblazer

The San Juan Mountains are not just a mountain range; they are the jagged, breathtaking spine of southwestern Colorado. This is a land of untamed peak...

October 8, 2025

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Dam it: the story of Ridgway State Park

Our neighborhood reservoir, Ridgway State Park, has become a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts.The park is a modern chapter in the long and ...

September 10, 2025

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The West’s unsung heroes? Post offices

The American West, including the Western Slope of Colorado, experienced significant population growth in the latter decades of the 19th century. “Boos...

August 6, 2025

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Onward and upward

January 28, 2026

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Town prepares for legal battle

By Erin McIntyre erin@ouraynews.com

January 28, 2026

Ridgway retains attorney after MTN Lodge owners say they won't pay taxes on long-term worker housing The town of Ridgway has retained litigation attorneys from a Denver law firm, gearing up for a figh...

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County eyes budget cuts

By Lia Salvatierra lia@ouraynews.com

January 28, 2026

Manager: Looking for ways to avoid cutting employees Ouray County leaders have loosely settled on wanting to cut $500,000 from the county’s 2026 budget, anticipating they will have more unexpected exp...

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Coroner seeks help with unclaimed body

January 28, 2026

Ouray County's coroner is seeking help finding friends of a man who was estranged from his family and died at a Ouray hotel. Quality Inn staff found William Curio Jr., who went by Billy, in his hotel ...

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Citing violations, county orders disc golf tourney to cease

January 28, 2026

Ouray County has ordered a disc golf tournament held on Log Hill Mesa to stop operating without a special- use permit, citing concerns about illegal gambling as well as other county rule violations. C...

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Remote-triggered avalanche in San Juan Mountains

First responders receive first COVID-19 vaccines