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Court: County can limit road access
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Court: County can limit road access
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
Trio of elected officials return to county roles
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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
County foots bill for water lease
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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
Local volunteers honored
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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
2022: The year of ‘I do’s’
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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
Telluride-based guide service expands to Ouray
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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
Artisan breaks bread in new location
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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
Esthetician takes clients to the ‘zen zone’
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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
ICE IN THEIR VEINS
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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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Hickenlooper hears concerns from constituents
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Hickenlooper hears concerns from constituents
Loss of federal funds prompts requests for help with wildfire mitigation, water and more
By LIA SALVATIERRA 
August 29, 2025
U.S. Sen. John Hickenlooper encouraged Ouray County nonprofits and public officials to persevere, find ways to do more with less money and look for opportunities to change systems during moments of tu...
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Closures on Red Mountain expected for next few weeks
Five-hour closures scheduled Tuesday-Thursday for power line upgrades
By Erin 
August 29, 2025
Motorists traveling over Red Mountain Pass should expect lengthy weekday delays starting next week, as San Miguel Power Association continues to rebuild its power line on the pass. A roughly three-mil...
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Bears start packing on pounds
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Bears start packing on pounds
Wildlife officials urge residents to avoid attracting bruins as they seek food before hibernating
By Erin McIntyre erin@ouraynews.com 
August 27, 2025
Bears have entered the time of year where they seek food for at least 20 hours a day, trying to pack on the pounds before the first snow flies. The compulsive eating, called hyperphagia, helps prepare...
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Fatal crash on pass involved marijuana
By Erin McIntyre erin@ouraynews.com 
August 27, 2025
The driver of the vehicle that went off Red Mountain Pass on Aug. 5 had a significant amount of marijuana in his system, according to toxicology results from his autopsy. Tests showed 42-year-old Loui...
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City proceeds with plans to remodel city hall, police station
By Mike Wiggins mike@ouraynews.com 
August 27, 2025
The city of Ouray is moving ahead with plans to remodel a portion of the Ouray Community Center and a building across the street that will house the police department. City councilors earlier this mon...
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