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Medical closet needs more space
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Medical closet needs more space
The crutches are closest to the door, leaning against one wall. Some look nearly new; others have pilled and frayed padding, peeling away from years o...
July 15, 2021
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Board OKs new Ridgway development
Ridgway’s Planning Commission voted on Tuesday to recommend the Town Council approve a preliminary plat application for a new development along the Un...
July 15, 2021
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Vaccinations urged as variants spread
While Colorado met President Joe Biden’s goal of administering at least one COVID-19 vaccine shot to 70 percent of adults by July 4, most counties hav...
July 7, 2021
Colorado drops school mask requirement
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Colorado drops school mask requirement
Colorado will no longer require masks in schools, under a new Public Health Order from the Department of Public Health Environment announced Thursday....
July 1, 2021
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HOA sues Elk Meadows homeowners
Elk Meadows’ homeowners association has filed suit against two property owners in the subdivision after Ouray County received complaints about illegal...
July 1, 2021
Habitat homes start taking shape
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Habitat homes start taking shape
When Aidan Schreiner arrived in Ridgway, he saw a site with the outlines of one-story buildings, and was a self-described novice when it came to const...
July 1, 2021
News
Ouray OKs RV permits
The Ouray City Council voted Tuesday to allow local employees to live in recreational vehicles on private property for the summer and fall, in an atte...
July 1, 2021
News
City to allow RVs for workforce housing
The Ouray City Council made plans Monday to allow recreational vehicles to be used for workforce housing on private property, starting as soon as an e...
June 23, 2021
Covid
Ouray School eyeing return to normal
Ouray School is making plans for a nearly normal return to school in the fall, with most COVID-related restrictions lifted under a proposed plan relea...
June 16, 2021
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City to keep police department
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City to keep police department
Ouray to retain on-call model, offer raises to officers, while sheriff leads hiring, training efforts
By Mike Wiggins mike@ouraynews.com 
May 20, 2026
The city of Ouray will retain and rebuild its own independent police department but rely on Ouray County Sheriff Justin Perry to lead the hiring and training of its officers until a new police chief c...
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Ouray County EMS to raise fees
Charges for treatment, transport to increase for first time since 2018
By Lia Salvatierra lia@ouraynews.com 
May 20, 2026
Ouray County commissioners plan to raise fees for treatment and ambulance transports from Ouray County Emergency Medical Services starting in June. Commissioners reviewed proposed fee increases prepar...
Mass evacuation exercise tests county’s preparedness
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Mass evacuation exercise tests county’s preparedness
Half-day event features volunteers feigning injuries, refusing to leave and generally creating chaos — in the name of training for a real emergency
By Lia Salvatierra lia@ouraynews.com 
May 20, 2026
At 9:28 a.m., Amy Clewell and her two pretend siblings gathered in her driveway in Elk Meadows, debating whether it was time to call for help. They watched a stream of law enforcement vehicles and fir...
Citizens organized against councilor
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Citizens organized against councilor
At least 14 people sent letters to council urging vote against Gulde appointment
By Mike Wiggins mike@ouraynews.com 
May 20, 2026
Former Ouray City Councilor Tamara Gulde ran into an organized effort to keep her from returning to public office earlier this year after she lost the November race for mayor, then sought to fill a va...
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