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Scientists studying water supply focus on weeks following peak snowpack

Water managers in the Colorado River basin are gaining a better understanding that what happens in the weeks after peak snowpack — not just how much s...

January 25, 2023

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County asks water board to delay filing aimed at protecting stream flows

Ouray County is asking the state water board to delay a water court filing designed to protect stream flows so it can try to resolve issues in a separ...

November 18, 2021

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Water users may be paid to consume less

The Colorado River Water Conservation District staff plans to present its own framework for a water-savings plan — separate from one the state of Colo...

October 7, 2021

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Blue Mesa releases impact recreation

BLUE MESA RESERVOIR — In an effort to prop up water levels at the declining Lake Powell, federal water managers are negatively impacting recreation on...

September 8, 2021

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County water project faces stiff opposition

[tecnavia_gallery slug='county-water-project-faces-stiff-opposition-gallery' view='carousel']Water users in Ouray County are hoping to satisfy water s...

September 1, 2021

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January 28, 2026

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Town prepares for legal battle

By Erin McIntyre erin@ouraynews.com

January 28, 2026

Editor's note: This article has been corrected to reflect that Ridgway Lodge LLC is the owner of MTN Lodge. Ridgway retains attorney after MTN Lodge owners say they won't pay taxes on long-term worker...

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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