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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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Evacuees in limbo as fire grows

By Mike Wiggins and Deb Hurley Brobst mike@ouraynews.com

June 28, 2026

Dottie Miller hopped online on Friday, running over checklists of items to take with her in the event of an emergency. It’s practically an annual ritual for her, just to make sure she has everything s...

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Ouray cancels Fourth of July fireworks

By Mike

June 28, 2026

The city of Ouray has canceled its Fourth of July fireworks display in light of dangerous fire conditions. Brooke Warren, a spokeswoman for the city, said this morning Fire Chief Adam Kunz made the de...

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Extreme fire danger persists

Gold Mountain Fire burns as more firefighting resources expected to arrive

By Mike Wiggins And Erin Mcintyre

June 28, 2026

Ouray County and southwestern Colorado are under a red flag warning until 10 p.m. today, as forecasters this morning warned gusty winds and low humidity will create dangerous fire weather conditions. ...

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Gold Mountain Fire grows, prompts evacuations north of Ouray

By Mike

June 27, 2026

Click here to read the NEW, UPDATED STORY POSTED AT 10:20 a.m. Sunday, June 28 here. UPDATE, 11:16 p.m.: A pre-evacuation notice has been issued for County Road 17 from Whispering Pines to Black Lake....

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Sweet sounds of summer

June 24, 2026

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Remote-triggered avalanche in San Juan Mountains

First responders receive first COVID-19 vaccines