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No. 3 top story of 2020: Schools close, then reopen to restrictions
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No. 3 top story of 2020: Schools close, then reopen to restrictions
When the first coronavirus cases were identified in Colorado, Ouray and Ridgway schools closed for what was expected to be a short break for deep clea...
December 29, 2020
No. 4 top story of 2020: Tourists flock to Ouray, outdoors amid pandemic
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No. 4 top story of 2020: Tourists flock to Ouray, outdoors amid pandemic
Top 10: Tourists flock to Ouray and the backcountry amid pandemic   With the pandemic shutting down many options for travelers this summer and fueling...
December 29, 2020
SHOT OF HOPE
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SHOT OF HOPE
After months of anticipation, Ouray County paramedics received the first COVID-19 vaccines in the county Wednesday, the first step toward a long-await...
December 24, 2020
In a year of cancellations, Santa and his helpers carry on
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In a year of cancellations, Santa and his helpers carry on
[tecnavia_gallery slug='in-a-year-of-cancellations-santa-and-his-helpers-carry-on-gallery' view='carousel']On Christmas Eve, five of Santa’s helpers w...
December 24, 2020
‘We want to finish what we started’
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‘We want to finish what we started’
When the Colorado National Guard first dispatched two members to Ouray County to help respond to the COVID-19 pandemic this spring, they found resourc...
December 10, 2020
Community fund offers a lifeline
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Community fund offers a lifeline
When the Ouray County Response Fund launched in March, Mony Garriga helped hang up signs advertising it. She posted one near the firehouse in Ridgway,...
December 10, 2020
Reopening Ridgway schools a laborious process
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Reopening Ridgway schools a laborious process
As she read through the state's guidelines for reopening schools during the pandemic, Ridgway Elementary School music teacher Diane Brand tried to ima...
September 10, 2020
Staying close to home
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Staying close to home
Faced with the choice between online classes and returning to campus this fall, John Countryman and his family decided to choose both. His three oldes...
September 10, 2020
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Distracted Montrose County man sustains minor injuries, cited for suspected careless driving
By Erin McIntyre and Mike Wiggins erin@ouraynews.com mike@ouraynews.com 
October 15, 2025
A Montrose County resident survived an accident on Red Mountain Pass on Oct. 9, where his truck went over the edge and rolled down the mountain. According to information from the Colorado State Patrol...
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Gulde touts experience, years of service
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Gulde touts experience, years of service
Gulde touts experience, years of service
By Mike Wiggins mike@ouraynews.com 
October 15, 2025
Tamara Gulde didn’t intend to assemble campaign flyers and put up yard signs this fall. After four years as a Ouray city councilor, she was ready to step back and let someone else take their turn as o...
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Underwood sees gap between council, public
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Election 2025
Underwood sees gap between council, public
By Mike Wiggins mike@ouraynews.com 
October 15, 2025
When he looks out at the audience at a Ouray City Council meeting or walks Main Street, Michael Underwood said he sees and hears people who are disconnected from those elected to represent them. Some ...
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Water costs increase for county irrigators
By Lia Salvatierra lia@ouraynews.com 
October 15, 2025
The cost of leasing backup water to support Ouray County irrigators is increasing this year, as the Tri-County Water Conservancy District is charging $21,000 to store the water in the Ridgway Reservoi...
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Wildfire panel focuses on insurance issues
By Lia Salvatierra lia@ouraynews.com 
October 15, 2025
Wildfires are one natural disaster communities can exercise some control over. And the hope is that soon homeowners will not only have control over mitigating wildfire risk around their homes, but als...
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