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Covid
Teachers and 65-to-69-year-olds to be vaccinated in February
Coloradans over 65, educators and childcare workers can begin receiving COVID-19 vaccines Feb. 8, under a new phased approach announced by Gov. Jared ...
January 29, 2021
Covid
Ouray quarantines three grades after three positive staff tests
Note: This story has been updated with more information. Three Ouray School grades are in quarantine and high school students were temporarily moved t...
January 28, 2021
Covid
County stops testing asymptomatic people
Ouray County has suspended COVID-19 testing for people without symptoms after an announcement from the Colorado Department of Public Health and Enviro...
January 28, 2021
Covid
Vaccine delays continue
Ouray County residents tired of waiting for COVID-19 vaccines are driving to other counties to get their shots as the state’s small supply to the Publ...
January 28, 2021
Slow deliveries hamper rollout
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Slow deliveries hamper rollout
Editor's note: We have new information at the bottom of this story about additional vaccine availability. A closed road and a detour couldn’t stop Bet...
January 21, 2021
BUCKING THE PANDEMIC
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BUCKING THE PANDEMIC
[tecnavia_gallery slug='bucking-the-pandemic-gallery' view='carousel']As racers made their way down the course at the Ouray County Fairgrounds, the po...
January 14, 2021
After short wait, vaccine reaches most vulnerable
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After short wait, vaccine reaches most vulnerable
Melvin Dunn didn’t flinch as Ouray County nurse Rebekah Stewart injected his right arm. He calmly stared forward, seeming unfazed by the shot. “That’s...
January 14, 2021
‘A godsend to us’
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‘A godsend to us’
[tecnavia_gallery slug='a-godsend-to-usa%c2%80%c2%99-gallery' view='carousel']Rebekah Stewart stood outside the Public Health office and approached ea...
January 7, 2021
For music classes, the beat goes on
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For music classes, the beat goes on
As her students lined up in front of the truck carrying the U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree, Ouray School music teacher Karisa Hoover reminded them to kee...
January 7, 2021
Group rallies to ‘support the constitutional process’
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Group rallies to ‘support the constitutional process’
A group of about 20 people who gathered in Hartwell Park Wednesday afternoon said they wanted to encourage people to "support the constitutional proce...
January 6, 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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