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Liz Teitz

Stories of the year No. 1: Vaccine arrives, but challenges remain
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Stories of the year No. 1: Vaccine arrives, but challenges remain
Editor's note: The story of the vaccine arriving in Ouray County was the top story of 2021. This week's edition features 10 top stories from the past ...
December 24, 2021
Covid
Stories of the year No. 2: Restrictions loosen, events and visitors return
The arrival and availability of COVID vaccines brought a gradual end to most of the state’s pandemic restrictions on businesses and gatherings, allowi...
December 24, 2021
Stories of the year No. 8: Space to Create finally breaks ground
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Stories of the year No. 8: Space to Create finally breaks ground
More than five years after Ridgway was selected for an affordable housing project, ground broke on the Space to Create building this summer. When comp...
December 24, 2021
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State funding fuels housing proposals
A second Ridgway development project has received a Colorado Community Revitalization Grant from the state, while a major Ouray development has receiv...
December 23, 2021
News
State requires schools to raise taxes
Both Ouray County school districts will be required by the state to begin increasing their mill levies annually for the next nine years under a mandat...
December 16, 2021
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Ouray extends RV permit program
Ouray will continue to allow local workers to camp in recreational vehicles in the city through next November, though only one employer used the progr...
December 9, 2021
Covid
COVID cases climb after holiday
After nearly a week with only one new COVID case, Ouray County reported eight new cases Monday, which Public Health Director Tanner Kingery attributed...
December 9, 2021
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Panel OKs Ridgway townhome project
The Ridgway Planning Commission voted Tuesday to recommend approval of six new townhouses on Charles Street after two lengthy discussions about design...
December 1, 2021
Dog survives deer attack
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Dog survives deer attack
[tecnavia_gallery slug='dog-survives-deer-attack-gallery' view='carousel']John Randolph will never forget the sound. Just minutes after letting his do...
December 1, 2021
Performance venues shift COVID protocols
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Performance venues shift COVID protocols
Two performing arts venues in Ouray County have split on requirements for attendees as local COVID case numbers remain high: Ouray’s Wright Opera Hous...
November 24, 2021
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Town to sue MTN Lodge owners
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Town to sue MTN Lodge owners
Council votes unanimously to pursue legal action over enforcing land use code, long-term housing at hotel
By LIA SALVATIERRA 
March 27, 2026
The town of Ridgway is suing the owners of MTN Lodge, demanding they continue to pay lodging taxes while using their hotel as workforce housing over the next four years. The lawsuit comes after months...
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Ridgway council candidates discuss issues at forum
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Ridgway council candidates discuss issues at forum
Mihelarakis, Clark focus on sustainability, economy
By Lia Salvatierra lia@ouraynews.com 
March 25, 2026
Seasoned insights squared off with fresh perspective during an election forum last week as both of Ridgway’s mayoral candidates answered questions centered on their approaches to sustainability and fo...
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Sergeant slams city leaders
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Sergeant slams city leaders
Troxell claims council, administrator mishandled police department; sheriff offers to hire, train officers
By Mike Wiggins mike@ouraynews.com 
March 25, 2026
The lone remaining sworn officer in the Ouray Police Department criticized city leaders Tuesday for their management of the latest round of turmoil within the department, claiming City Administrator M...
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Views vary on electric building code, other issues
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Views vary on electric building code, other issues
By Mike Wiggins mike@ouraynews.com 
March 25, 2026
Ridgway Town Council candidates split last week over whether they support the potential adoption of an all-electric building code for new development in town, one of several hot topics at a candidate ...
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City’s cost for police services climbing
County OKs amendment boosting reimbursement rate
By By Lia Salvatierra and Mike Wiggins lia@ouraynews.com mike@ouraynews.com 
March 25, 2026
The city of Ouray's tab for having Ouray County provide law enforcement services is growing. Ouray County commissioners on Tuesday approved an amendment to an intergovernmental agreement that will rai...
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