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Editor's note: This story has been updated to include a comment from Jeff Wood's attorney. The city of Ouray fired its police chief today, citing a li...

June 24, 2024

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Climber dies after rescue in Ice Park

A 27-year-old Fort Collins man who was found unconscious in the Ouray Ice Park on Feb. 24 died as a result of asphyxiation. A group of climbers found ...

March 8, 2023

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Man dies while fleeing police

A suspected intoxicated driver who died during a police pursuit after falling into Dexter Creek Canyon had two prior drunken-driving convictions as we...

May 26, 2021

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âOuray just wonât be the same without himâ

He’s still here, in some ways. In the shot glass poured with a drink for him on the bar at the Ouray Elks Lodge. In the bottles of the lavender oil he...

March 11, 2021

Opinion

We mean what we say

[tecnavia_gallery slug='we-mean-what-we-say-gallery' view='carousel']Yes, we mean it. We have a letters policy and we’re sticking to it. Even during e...

October 7, 2020

Covid

Mass virus testing attracts more than 600

Ouray County's first mass testing event for COVID-19 attracted so many participants that twice as many tests were performed in two days as had been co...

September 3, 2020

Covid

State sinks pool variance request

[tecnavia_gallery slug='state-sinks-pool-variance-request-gallery' view='carousel']More than a month after Ouray County asked the state for permission...

July 29, 2020

Covid

Pandemic handcuffs sheriff candidate campaigns

[tecnavia_gallery slug='pandemic-handcuffs-sheriff-candidate-campaigns-gallery' view='carousel']Justin Perry sits alone at a picnic table, scrolling t...

June 11, 2020

Covid

New state order allows pools to reopen

Pool operators are asking Ouray County to pursue a variance to allow more swimmers than a statewide limitation, to make opening more financially viabl...

June 4, 2020

Covid

Dining options on municipalitiesâ table

Local municipalities are troubleshooting how they can safely accommodate outdoor dining and allow restaurants to have more outside capacity, in antici...

May 21, 2020

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Get into the groove

July 2, 2025

Carrie Ann Mund, left, dances with Tawnya Schiebel during the Mariachi de San Jose band’s performance in Ridgway’s Hartwell Park on June 29. The band performed as part of the fifth annual Fete de la M...

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Leaders object to public lands sale

Conservationists, ranchers, elected officials decry bill, though battle over federal property may return

By Lia Salvatierra lia@ouraynews.com

July 2, 2025

Recent federal proposals to sell or develop Ouray County’s public lands would harm the county’s economy, identity and culture of ranching and public recreation, according to county officials and other...

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Sex assault trial moved to Montrose

By Mike Wiggins mike@ouraynews.com

July 2, 2025

A judge has ordered the trial of a man accused of sexually assaulting a 17-year-old girl in 2023 to be moved from Ouray to Montrose. Seventh Judicial Chief District Judge Cory Jackson approved the tri...

Feature

Celebrating the Fourth in Ouray? Load up on sunscreen, patience, courtesy

Private security to help with traffic, parking, so law enforcement can be more proactive

By Mike Wiggins mike@ouraynews.com

July 2, 2025

The sights and sounds of the Fourth of July in Ouray are ubiquitous. The powerful spray of fire hoses. The shrieks of kids racing through Fellin Park. Cheers and honking horns on Main Street. This yea...

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New weapons policy would ban public, allow employees to conceal carry

By Lia Salvatierra lia@ouraynews.com

July 2, 2025

County leaders are debating a new policy that would ban the public from carrying any weapons within Ouray County buildings but allow county employees with valid permits to conceal carry weapons in mos...

Erin Mcintyre And Mike Wiggins

Remote-triggered avalanche in San Juan Mountains

First responders receive first COVID-19 vaccines