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Wet snow, later sunsets mark spring’s approach
Columns, Opinion
Wet snow, later sunsets mark spring’s approach
Thanks to warming sun, wet snow showers, spells of shirtsleeve weather, earlier sunrises and later sunsets, meteorological spring (March 1) is upon us...
February 25, 2026
Despite weekend storm, 2026 starts warm and dry
Columns, Opinion
Despite weekend storm, 2026 starts warm and dry
The year 2025, Ouray’s hottest year ever recorded, began with a very cold, dry month. January 2025’s mean temperatures were 4.8 degrees below normal b...
January 28, 2026
In San Juans, a case of winter whiplash
Columns, Opinion
In San Juans, a case of winter whiplash
Ouray finally woke up to its first measurable snowfall Monday, Nov. 24. While waiting for the magic of winter’s arrival, late or not, I found myself w...
November 26, 2025
As daylight dwindles, how can we curb energy use?
Columns, Opinion
As daylight dwindles, how can we curb energy use?
Ouray’s first frost occurred Oct. 17, three weeks after the average frost date, Sept. 26. It was a fitting end to a hot, droughty summer. Occasional d...
November 5, 2025
After abnormally hot, dry summer, what will fall bring?
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After abnormally hot, dry summer, what will fall bring?
Halfway through Monday, Sept. 22, 2025, at 12:22 p.m.Mountain Daylight Time, astronomical summer officially yielded to autumn.Seasonal change has been...
September 24, 2025
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Ouray housing project scores federal funding
Nearly $1.5M coming to Waterview, but type of homes in second phase unclear
By Lia Salvatierra lia@ouraynews.com 
March 11, 2026
The Waterview Homes affordable housing project will receive $1.46 million in federal funding to begin a second phase of development, but it's unclear what that next phase will look like. The Ouray Cit...
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County venue to hire manager
Commissioners agree to pick leader for 4-H Center, fairgrounds, could reopen space in late spring
By Lia Salvatierra lia@ouraynews.com 
March 11, 2026
Ouray County commissioners will hire a salaried manager for the 4-H Event Center and Fairgrounds, rather than an incentive-based position as previously discussed. During a meeting Tuesday, commissione...
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Survey to gauge health care needs, barriers
Assessment, listening sessions to help create community paramedic program
By Lia Salvatierra lia@ouraynews.com 
March 11, 2026
Community members can help reshape how health care works in Ouray County by completing a new survey focused on what’s working and what could be done better. This spring, residents can participate in l...
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County Road 5 to open in early April
March 11, 2026
County Road 5 will open to the public earlier than usual this spring to allow a contractor access to the town of Ridgway’s Beaver Creek diversion system. Ouray County commissioners on Tuesday agreed t...
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