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Kiosk planned for Rotary Park climbing area
Ouray’s Rotary Park sees dozens of rock climbers every weekend, and it will soon get a new kiosk and shelter thanks to funding from the Ouray Climbers...
September 15, 2022
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Speeding still a concern on county roads
If you see a plume of dust rising behind your vehicle while cruising down a dirt road, you’re going too fast, according to Ouray County Road and Bridg...
September 15, 2022
CLIMBING THE VIEWS
CLIMBING THE VIEWS
Growing up in Philadelphia, Jim Donini wanted to be an explorer. He pored over books about great adventures provided by his father, a history teacher,...
September 15, 2022
Keeping an eye on the ranch
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Keeping an eye on the ranch
[tecnavia_gallery slug='keeping-an-eye-on-the-ranch-gallery' view='carousel']A pair of eyes peers out from behind handcuffs on the Ranch Watch sign th...
September 8, 2022
RODEO RIDES AGAIN
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RODEO RIDES AGAIN
[tecnavia_gallery slug='rodeo-rides-again-gallery' view='carousel']Brett Lambert competed in so many rodeos this summer, he lost track of the number. ...
September 8, 2022
Longtime ranger takes reins at park
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Longtime ranger takes reins at park
With the infrastructure at the nearly-30-year-old Ridgway State Park aging and visitation increasing, new Park Manager John Freeborn has a lot on his ...
September 1, 2022
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Despite incentives, Hot Springs Pool still short-staffed heading into fall
Despite state incentives that became available mid-summer, the Ouray Hot Springs Pool will head into fall short-staffed. According to Pool Manager Car...
September 1, 2022
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After a year of work, county OKs new marijuana rules
New cannabis grow rules are officially on the books in Ouray County, as commissioners on Tuesday passed on second reading an ordinance governing facil...
September 1, 2022
Fire district to ask voters to double property tax
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Fire district to ask voters to double property tax
[tecnavia_gallery slug='fire-district-to-ask-voters-to-double-property-tax-gallery' view='carousel']For the first time in 22 years, the Ridgway Fire P...
September 1, 2022
Drag Queen Story Hour draws protesters, supporters
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Drag Queen Story Hour draws protesters, supporters
[tecnavia_gallery slug='drag-queen-story-hour-draws-protesters-supporters-gallery' view='carousel']The Ouray Public Library's first Drag Queen Story H...
August 24, 2022
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Driver survives plunge off pass
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Distracted Montrose County man sustains minor injuries, cited for suspected careless driving
By Erin McIntyre and Mike Wiggins erin@ouraynews.com mike@ouraynews.com 
October 15, 2025
A Montrose County resident survived an accident on Red Mountain Pass on Oct. 9, where his truck went over the edge and rolled down the mountain. According to information from the Colorado State Patrol...
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Gulde touts experience, years of service
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Gulde touts experience, years of service
Gulde touts experience, years of service
By Mike Wiggins mike@ouraynews.com 
October 15, 2025
Tamara Gulde didn’t intend to assemble campaign flyers and put up yard signs this fall. After four years as a Ouray city councilor, she was ready to step back and let someone else take their turn as o...
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Underwood sees gap between council, public
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Underwood sees gap between council, public
By Mike Wiggins mike@ouraynews.com 
October 15, 2025
When he looks out at the audience at a Ouray City Council meeting or walks Main Street, Michael Underwood said he sees and hears people who are disconnected from those elected to represent them. Some ...
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Water costs increase for county irrigators
By Lia Salvatierra lia@ouraynews.com 
October 15, 2025
The cost of leasing backup water to support Ouray County irrigators is increasing this year, as the Tri-County Water Conservancy District is charging $21,000 to store the water in the Ridgway Reservoi...
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Wildfire panel focuses on insurance issues
By Lia Salvatierra lia@ouraynews.com 
October 15, 2025
Wildfires are one natural disaster communities can exercise some control over. And the hope is that soon homeowners will not only have control over mitigating wildfire risk around their homes, but als...
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