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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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September 3, 2025
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Senator gets earful from local leaders
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Senator gets earful from local leaders
In face of funding turmoil, Hickenlooper urges officials to find creative solutions
By Lia Salvatierra lia@ouraynews.com 
September 3, 2025
U.S. Sen. John Hickenlooper encouraged local nonprofit leaders and public officials to persevere, find ways to do more with less money and look for opportunities to change systems during a visit to Ou...
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SPACE TO CREATE: THREE YEARS LATER
Reality varies from initial vision
Three years after opening, the Ridgway apartment complex is helping meet the county's need for affordable housing. But hopes of giving preference to artists and local residents were dashed before it was finished. And private management means less transparency about how a publicly funded building is being operated
By Lia Salvatierra lia@ouraynews.com 
September 3, 2025
Three years after Space to Create opened in Ridgway, Ouray County’s affordable housing guinea pig is a bit of a mixed bag for residents and the public. The 30-unit apartment building on Clinton Street...
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Labor Day rodeo 2025
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Labor Day rodeo 2025
September 3, 2025
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By Mike Wiggins
Two vying for Ouray mayor; one seeking council
September 3, 2025
mike@ouraynews.com There will be some new faces in new places on the Ouray City Council by the end of this year. City councilors Tamara Gulde and Michael Underwood will square off to replace Mayor Eth...
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