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New captains take helm of Clipper Inn
New captains take helm of Clipper Inn
[tecnavia_gallery slug='new-captains-take-helm-of-clipper-inn-gallery' view='carousel']Married hospitality veterans and management duo Rich and Linae ...
October 27, 2022
Fire chief opens gallery to showcase local art
Fire chief opens gallery to showcase local art
Since May, Ouray Volunteer Fire Department Chief and Red Mountain Construction owner Adam Kunz has been steadily filling his gallery on the bottom flo...
October 27, 2022
Q&A with Rep. Marc Catlin, seeking re-election in HD58
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Q&A with Rep. Marc Catlin, seeking re-election in HD58
Marc Catlin, the incumbent representative for Colorado House District 58, is seeking re-election and has focused on issues he believes are critical on...
October 27, 2022
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County begins master plan update
Ouray County is beginning the process of updating its master plan for the first time in over 20 years, which will be spearheaded by its Planning Commi...
October 27, 2022
Call the midwife?
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Call the midwife?
[tecnavia_gallery slug='call-the-midwife-gallery' view='carousel']Heather Toth struggles to remember everything that happened that May morning in 2015...
October 27, 2022
THE FACTS ON LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENTS
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THE FACTS ON LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENTS
[tecnavia_gallery slug='the-facts-on-local-fire-departments-gallery' view='carousel']The Ridgway Fire Protection District, which is seeking a tax incr...
October 20, 2022
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SMPA to study rates, aim for more renewables
San Miguel Power Association will re-evaluate its rates and rate structures going into the new year while aiming for more renewable energy in its port...
October 20, 2022
County eyes water lease for ag
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County eyes water lease for ag
Ouray County officials could ink a deal with the Bureau of Reclamation to lease about 3,000 acre-feet of water every year from the Ridgway Reservoir f...
October 13, 2022
School stripped to skeleton in remodel
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School stripped to skeleton in remodel
Standing under the steel bones of what used to be part of Ridgway Elementary School, School District Superintendent Susan Lacy points out the classroo...
October 13, 2022
House hopeful looks for innovative solutions
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House hopeful looks for innovative solutions
Going into the primary season, Montrose-based Democratic organizer Kevin Kuns had an idea in his head of someone who could win Colorado House District...
October 13, 2022
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Cimarron Gathering Place opens with fanfare
By James Hanlon 
November 6, 2026
After months of planning, elder community members now have a place to gather during the week. The Cimarron Gathering Place is an age-friendly community center held most Tuesdays and Thursdays at the O...
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Cleared for takeoff
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Cleared for takeoff
Halloween full of tricks and treats
By Erin McIntyre 
November 4, 2026
Ouray’s Main Street was a spooky place to be on Halloween, with witches at the Wright Opera House including Gayle Veum of Log Hill. The “King of Pop” and a member of the Jackson Five were spotted tric...
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Sales tax measure fails
By Chart Riggall 
November 4, 2026
Ouray County voters on Tuesday rejected a proposal to raise the local sales tax rate by 0.5% in order to fund future disaster relief, dashing county officials’ hopes to find a new revenue source for e...
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Ridgway teen memorialized
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Ridgway teen memorialized
Killed in climbing accident, Matsuda remembered for loyalty, passion, work ethic
By Mike Wiggins mike@ouraynews.com 
November 4, 2026
After pulling a 16-hour shift on this summer’s Gold Mountain Fire, Bennett Raley knew he could trust and rely on his young teammate. The volunteer firefighter with the Log Hill Volunteer Fire Departme...
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Can public save Alpine Ranger program?
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Can public save Alpine Ranger program?
With government bowing out, group seeks to raise money for backcountry patrols
By By Chart Riggall chart@ouraynews.com 
November 4, 2026
With a lack of government funding to continue Ouray County’s Alpine Ranger patrols next year, the task has fallen to locals to raise enough money – $67,000, to be exact – to keep the backcountry patro...
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