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Second outbreak reported at silver mine
A second COVID-19 outbreak has been identified at the Ouray Silver Mines, where the company’s top executive estimated half of all employees may have a...
December 29, 2020
News
No. 9 top story of 2020 : Protests reach Ouray County
As marches and protests for racial justice were held in cities around the country this summer, local students organized events attended by several hun...
December 29, 2020
Covid
County announces six new COVID-19 cases
Six Ouray County residents have tested positive for coronavirus in the last week, bringing the county's total to 154 cases, Emergency Manager Glenn Bo...
December 28, 2020
Second outbreak reported at Ouray Silver Mines
Covid
Second outbreak reported at Ouray Silver Mines
Editor's note: This story has been updated with more information about the outbreak A second COVID-19 outbreak has been identified at the Ouray Silver...
December 24, 2020
Covid
County won’t pursue ratings program for now
A program touted by the governor and modeled on Mesa County’s efforts to allow larger capacity in local businesses following COVID-19 protocols won’t ...
December 24, 2020
Covid
Vaccine a gift for new year?
Ouray County could receive its first 100 doses of the COVID-19 vaccine by the end of December, Public Health Director Tanner Kingery said. The first v...
December 17, 2020
Virus hits church
Covid
Virus hits church
Father Nat Foshage typically spends Sunday morning preparing for mass, waiting to welcome parishioners into St. Daniel the Prophet Catholic Church in ...
December 17, 2020
County preps for vaccine
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County preps for vaccine
Ouray County is shopping for ultracold freezers to store COVID-19 vaccines, in anticipation of receiving doses early next year. “Help is in fact on th...
December 3, 2020
‘Get us back to yellow’
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‘Get us back to yellow’
Ouray County officials are struggling to promote COVID-19 precautions and compliance with tighter restrictions as pandemic fatigue increases. During a...
December 3, 2020
Covid
Testing expands in region
Ouray County Public Health has expanded eligibility for COVID-19 testing, citing increased availability of tests for people without symptoms as case n...
November 25, 2020
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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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