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Big crowds, more energy expected for Ice Fest

The 28th annual Ouray Ice Festival could look much like the event did before COVID struck, with the most sponsors since the pandemic started, a packed...

January 18, 2023

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Wildlife underpass planned on U.S. 550

Work is expected to begin next year on an estimated $13.5 million project on U.S Highway 550, which will include a wildlife underpass and fencing near...

January 11, 2023

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County attorney earns high marks

Ouray County Attorney Leo Caselli earned near-perfect scores from commissioners on his first annual performance review, which was approved by the boar...

January 11, 2023

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Discounted state parks pass now included with vehicle registrations

Vehicle registration fees in Colorado now include a $29 charge for the new “Keep Colorado Wild” pass, which is intended to generate funding for state ...

January 11, 2023

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State park joins Dark Sky mentorship program

Ridgway State Park is taking a step toward becoming an International Dark Sky Place by participating in a mentorship program that will help officials,...

January 11, 2023

Behind the badge: Meet Deputy Harlow

Deputy Dustin Harlow, the Ouray County Sheriff’s Department’s newest employee, asked Undersheriff Tammy Stroup for a reserve position just a few weeks...

January 5, 2023

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Perimeter Trail’s last leg set for completion

If elk could walk over the horizontal bands that mark the mountains surrounding Ouray, maybe people could too, a young Bob Risch thought. The idea wou...

January 5, 2023

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After 8 years, Ben Tisdel looks beyond public office

Ouray County Commissioner Ben Tisdel will pass the torch to Michelle Nauer on Jan. 10, leaving a board he believes is getting back to normal business ...

January 5, 2023

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Single-use bag fee goes into effect

Colorado is tightening restrictions on single-use bags used by businesses, but the new rules that took effect on Jan. 1 will have little impact on man...

January 5, 2023

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Outgoing coroner reflects on pain, acts of kindness

Death can be tragic, but for Colleen Hollenbeck it has also been a teacher and, somewhat ironically, a harbinger of hope in humanity. Hollenbeck will ...

January 5, 2023

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August 19, 2026

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Bear activity ramping up

Second bruin killed in a week after several conflicts, entering home

By Erin McIntyre erin@ouraynews.com

August 19, 2026

State wildlife officials killed a young, female bear that entered a Ridgway home last weekend after days of conflicts and at least one incident with the bear killing chickens. Colorado Parks and Wildl...

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Police admin assistant resigns, blasts city

By Erin McIntyre erin@ouraynews.com

August 19, 2026

The Ouray Police Department's administrative assistant has resigned, leaving the office with one remaining employee assigned to desk duty. The resignation comes just after the city's response to a civ...

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Disaster relief tax moves closer to ballot

Ouray, Ridgway councils negotiate for larger share of revenue; use tax for roads all but ruled out

By Mike Wiggins and James Hanlon

August 19, 2026

A proposed countywide sales tax to address fires, floods and other natural disasters appears to have a clear path to the November ballot, while a potential use tax on construction materials to raise m...

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County road superintendent arrested on suspicion of DUI

By James Hanlon

August 19, 2026

Ouray County Road and Bridge Superintendent Ty Barger was placed on paid administrative leave Monday following a driving under the influence arrest in Montrose Aug. 14. Crew Chief Don Castle has been ...

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Remote-triggered avalanche in San Juan Mountains

First responders receive first COVID-19 vaccines