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County rejects private fireworks display
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County rejects private fireworks display
Unwilling to set precedent and uncomfortable with the tight deadline, Ouray County commissioners on Tuesday denied an application to conduct a private...
June 28, 2023
‘A RESPONSIBILITY TO EVERYONE’
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‘A RESPONSIBILITY TO EVERYONE’
Ridgway deputy marshal Rachel Esters’ days on-call typically begin with a carrot muffin and coffee, followed by a friendly staring contest with the co...
June 21, 2023
Nice to meet you, Ouray County. Let’s get to work
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Nice to meet you, Ouray County. Let’s get to work
June 21, 2023
Error mars Wetterhorn Homes lottery drawing
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Error mars Wetterhorn Homes lottery drawing
[tecnavia_gallery slug='error-mars-wetterhorn-homes-lottery-drawing-gallery' view='carousel']Erin Booth clasped her right hand to her forehead and cri...
June 21, 2023
Ridgway’s landmark U.S. flag
Ridgway’s landmark U.S. flag
Editor's note: This is the first installment in our new, occasional feature called "burning questions." We thought this one would be a great one to st...
June 14, 2023
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County OKs more housing funding
The Board of County Commissioners approved a $100,000 grant for the Home Trust of Ouray County on Tuesday. The funding came from the county's remainin...
June 14, 2023
Group honors Ouray Mountain Rescue Team with Citizen of the Year award
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Group honors Ouray Mountain Rescue Team with Citizen of the Year award
[tecnavia_gallery slug='group-honors-ouray-mountain-rescue-team-with-citizen-of-the-year-award-gallery' view='carousel']The Ridgway-Ouray Community Co...
June 14, 2023
Tours adapt to slow start to season
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Tours adapt to slow start to season
After above-average snowfall rendered some popular trails impassable, local off-road vehicle rental and Jeep tour companies now face a familiar realit...
June 7, 2023
Off-roading trail prep hits high gear
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Off-roading trail prep hits high gear
As Ty Barger lurched up the side of Yankee Boy Basin, the Jeep Gladiator’s engine whined. He advanced slowly, occasionally peeking his head out the wi...
June 7, 2023
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Panel OKs exceptions for housing lottery
The Ridgway Workforce and Affordable Housing Committee approved on Tuesday three of the five exception requests to the lottery for the Wetterhorn Home...
June 7, 2023
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Hickenlooper hears concerns from constituents
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Hickenlooper hears concerns from constituents
Loss of federal funds prompts requests for help with wildfire mitigation, water and more
By LIA SALVATIERRA 
August 29, 2025
U.S. Sen. John Hickenlooper encouraged Ouray County nonprofits and public officials to persevere, find ways to do more with less money and look for opportunities to change systems during moments of tu...
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Closures on Red Mountain expected for next few weeks
Five-hour closures scheduled Tuesday-Thursday for power line upgrades
By Erin 
August 29, 2025
Motorists traveling over Red Mountain Pass should expect lengthy weekday delays starting next week, as San Miguel Power Association continues to rebuild its power line on the pass. A roughly three-mil...
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Bears start packing on pounds
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Bears start packing on pounds
Wildlife officials urge residents to avoid attracting bruins as they seek food before hibernating
By Erin McIntyre erin@ouraynews.com 
August 27, 2025
Bears have entered the time of year where they seek food for at least 20 hours a day, trying to pack on the pounds before the first snow flies. The compulsive eating, called hyperphagia, helps prepare...
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Fatal crash on pass involved marijuana
By Erin McIntyre erin@ouraynews.com 
August 27, 2025
The driver of the vehicle that went off Red Mountain Pass on Aug. 5 had a significant amount of marijuana in his system, according to toxicology results from his autopsy. Tests showed 42-year-old Loui...
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City proceeds with plans to remodel city hall, police station
By Mike Wiggins mike@ouraynews.com 
August 27, 2025
The city of Ouray is moving ahead with plans to remodel a portion of the Ouray Community Center and a building across the street that will house the police department. City councilors earlier this mon...
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