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The upper portion of County Road 5 will stay gated to the general public through the winter, as the Colorado Court of Appeals upheld a settlement betw...

February 8, 2023

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Trio of elected officials return to county roles

As newly elected officials stepped into their positions last month, Treasurer Jill Mihelich, Assessor Susie Mayfield and Sheriff Justin Perry returned...

February 2, 2023

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County’s concerns over avalanche mitigation mount

Concerns over avalanche mitigation safety have thrown a wrench into an already-drawn out negotiation process between Ouray County and Ouray Silver Min...

February 2, 2023

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County foots bill for water lease

Ouray County, Tri-County Water Conservancy District and Bureau of Reclamation officials are working toward finalizing a lease for Ridgway Reservoir wa...

February 2, 2023

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Local volunteers honored

Bill Clendenning and Erin Eddy had few words to say when they were honored at last weekend’s Ice Fest for their contributions to the Ouray Ice Park an...

January 25, 2023

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2022: The year of ‘I do’s’

A record number of couples are saying "I do" in Ouray County, with more marriage licenses issued in 2022 than previous years, according to county reco...

January 25, 2023

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Telluride-based guide service expands to Ouray

Local hikers, mountaineers, ice climbers and backcountry skiers don’t have to look far to book their next trip to some of the highest mountains in the...

January 25, 2023

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Artisan breaks bread in new location

Customers at Artisan Bakery and Cafe in Ouray will notice sandwiches with names like “Degrizzle,” “Lauralai” and “Koprek” on the menu. These aren’t na...

January 25, 2023

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Esthetician takes clients to the ‘zen zone’

Lying on Corinne Adams’ cheetah blanket-covered facial table, clients stare into a projection of the night sky – that is, unless they want to close th...

January 25, 2023

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ICE IN THEIR VEINS

[tecnavia_gallery slug='ice-in-their-veins-gallery' view='carousel']Bill Whitt didn’t expect people to gather around the fire pit on Sunday to hear ho...

January 25, 2023

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Ute dancers perform at film fest

October 22, 2025

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Board makes offer on top job

On same day commissioners pick Peace Corps director, interim manager resigns

By Lia Salvatierra lia@ouraynews.com

October 22, 2025

Ouray County’s new county manager will travel from Santiago de Queretaro, Mexico, for the job, if he accepts the position. Ouray County commissioners unanimously voted Tuesday to offer the county’s to...

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Federal shutdown threatens food assistance program

By By Lia Salvatierra and Erin McIntyre lia@ouraynews.com erin@ouraynews.com

October 22, 2025

Food assistance for low-income residents in Ouray County will likely be cut off at the end of the month due to the federal government shutdown, leaving an estimated 170 households with less money and ...

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Woman’s body found in mine shaft

By Erin McIntyre erin@ouraynews.com

October 22, 2025

A Ridgway woman who was reported missing Monday night was found dead in a deep, water-filled mine shaft on Red Mountain Pass. Rescuers found Jennifer Nelson, 54, early Tuesday morning after accidental...

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City OKs purchase of new police vehicles

Interim police chief sought five hybrid SUVs to replace aging fleet; council authorizes three

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

October 22, 2025

The Ouray City Council approved the purchase of three new police vehicles Monday night, allowing the police department to start rotating in new patrol cars for an aging fleet that hasn’t been replaced...

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Remote-triggered avalanche in San Juan Mountains

First responders receive first COVID-19 vaccines