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Ridgway voters may be asked this fall if they want to earmark a portion of lodging tax revenue for affordable housing projects. The town council agree...

July 21, 2022

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‘Everything I own is gone’

[tecnavia_gallery slug='everything-i-own-is-gone-gallery' view='carousel'] The last straw for Amy Stauffer was having to euthanize her cat. Three-year...

May 26, 2022

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Helicopter mystery leaves Ridgway buzzing

A mysterious helicopter hovering over Ridgway homes, using a spotlight and circling town after dark Monday night has left residents rattled, wondering...

January 6, 2022

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Ridgway man arrested in fatal crash

A Ridgway man has been arrested in a case stemming from a fatal accident in September in Wyoming. Barrie Bloom, 68, was arrested at his home at 1030 C...

December 16, 2021

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THE POWER OF TWO

[tecnavia_gallery slug='the-power-of-two-gallery' view='carousel']The interview for the most challenging job Tanner Kingery would ever have came less ...

March 25, 2021

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Testing expands, surge subsides

The county’s ability to test those who are asymptomatic for COVID-19 is also attracting people from the region who want to put their minds at ease. As...

December 3, 2020

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Virus cases increase

After workplace outbreaks and positive COVID-19 cases tied to parties, Ouray County health officials are pleading with people to wear masks, stay home...

November 16, 2020

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Virus cases increase

After workplace outbreaks and positive COVID-19 cases tied to parties, Ouray County health officials are pleading with people to wear masks, stay home...

November 12, 2020

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‘This is the challenge that I needed in my life’

Ouray Ice Park's new executive director trims staff, seeks more buy-in from recreational climbers amid financial crunch

By Chart Riggall

October 21, 2026

In the waning weeks of the 2019 ice climbing season, a 27-year-old Tres Barbatelli stood at the bottom of the Uncompahgre Gorge wondering what he’d just done. Minutes before, he’d rappelled down into ...

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Police department dissolved

Council turns over services to sheriff; remaining employee laid off

By Mike Wiggins mike@ouraynews.com

October 21, 2026

The city of Ouray terminated the sole employee of its police department and turned over its police services to the Ouray County Sheriff’s Office on Tuesday, officially dissolving a stand-alone law enf...

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Paramedic fired after three months’ leave

Commissioners pause refilling second EMS vacancy

By James Hanlon

October 21, 2026

A paramedic for Ouray County Emergency Medical Services, who has been on administrative leave since the Gold Mountain Fire, was fired last week after a meeting with county administration went awry. Jo...

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County wraps up draft budget without layoffs

Initial plan leaves five positions vacant, reduces some departmental hours

By James Hanlon

October 21, 2026

Ouray County’s draft budget for next year proposes five staff reductions from general fund departments – all of which are currently vacant positions. The positions are from administration, the assesso...

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Veteran transport program approved

October 21, 2026

After resolving concerns about an intergovernmental agreement with San Miguel County, Ouray County commissioners approved a new partnership last week that will transport veterans to medical appointmen...

Erin Mcintyre And Liz Teitz

Remote-triggered avalanche in San Juan Mountains

First responders receive first COVID-19 vaccines