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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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City takes plunge on hot springs repairs
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City takes plunge on hot springs repairs
Council approves $286,568 contract to resurface, replace tiles in overlook pools in September
By Mike Wiggins mike@ouraynews.com 
April 22, 2026
The city of Ouray will spend more than $280,000 to resurface the hottest soaking areas at the Ouray Hot Springs Pool this fall, a repair pool managers say is vital to maintaining one of the city’s mos...
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County backs down on road closure
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County backs down on road closure
Rather than block access to upper Yankee Boy Basin, commissioners focus on managing, restoring
By Lia Salvatierra lia@ouraynews.com 
April 22, 2026
Ouray County has decided against closing the upper section of Yankee Boy Basin road to motorized traffic, and will work with the U.S. Forest Service and volunteer groups to keep drivers on the main ro...
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County leaders campaign for merger
Commissioner claims benefits to combined fire, EMS; Log Hill Fire District concerned about structure, cost
By Lia Salvatierra lia@ouraynews.com 
April 22, 2026
Ouray County leaders last week campaigned for a combined countywide fire and emergency services authority at a Log Hill Mesa Fire Protection District meeting, while the district’s board of directors a...
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City keeps status quo on Via Ferrata operations — for now
Climbing course to open soon under new municipal management, as users seek changes to guide fees, weight restrictions
By Mike Wiggins mike@ouraynews.com 
April 22, 2026
The Ouray Via Ferrata is scheduled to open May 1 under a new municipal management structure, even as city leaders and commercial guides debate whether to tweak key details like guide fees and weight r...
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Federal officer charged with assault over confrontation at Durango ICE protest
By By Chase Woodruff Colorado Newsline 
April 22, 2026
A U.S. Customs and Border Protection officer is facing charges of assault and criminal mischief in Colorado state court after an investigation into an October 2025 incident in Durango in which he seiz...
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