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Mike Wiggins

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City revenue healthy in June
The city of Ouray’s primary sources of revenue increased nearly across the board in June, although city leaders are bracing for a decline when revenue...
August 26, 2026
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City seeks wider range of visitors
The city of Ouray branded itself “The Outdoor Recreation Capital of Colorado” years ago. Now it wants visitors to know there’s more to the city beyond...
August 26, 2026
Several homes damaged, 17 people rescued from flooding
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Several homes damaged, 17 people rescued from flooding
At least 17 people were rescued from flooding and debris flows in the Cutler Creek area between Ridgway and Ouray on Wednesday night, authorities said...
July 30, 2026
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Ouray council OKs wildfire building rules
The Ouray City Council has approved a state-mandated set of building rules aimed at protecting new and remodeled homes against wildfire. Councilors vo...
July 22, 2026
Evacuation area expanded east of Ridgway, Ouray to discuss July 4 plans
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Evacuation area expanded east of Ridgway, Ouray to discuss July 4 plans
The city of Ouray is open but staff is not actively marketing to bring visitors to the area, City Administrator Michelle Metteer said this morning. “W...
June 30, 2026
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Woman sentenced to probation in retaliation case
A former Ouray woman was ordered Thursday to spend two years on probation for retaliating against a woman who accused her son of sexual assault in 202...
May 8, 2026
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City to examine pool house funding options
The city of Ouray is taking the first step toward potentially drumming up funding to repair or replace the bathhouse at the Ouray Hot Springs Pool. Th...
May 6, 2026
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City retains employment law attorney
The Ouray City Council unanimously agreed Monday to retain an attorney who specializes in employment law. The city is enlisting the services of Denver...
May 6, 2026
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City to spend $25K on alternative July 4 entertainment
The city of Ouray will spend $25,000 on additional entertainment for the Fourth of July, in case the traditional nighttime fireworks display is curtai...
April 29, 2026
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Sex assault trial delayed for third time
The trial for a man charged with sexually assaulting a then-17-year-old girl in Ouray County in 2023 has been postponed for a third time. Nate Dieffen...
April 15, 2026
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Local briefs: Ridgway appoints two to sustainability board, updates marshal overtime policy
Town seeks bike park design proposals, moves forward with pre-approved ADU plan designs
By James Hanlon 
September 17, 2026
New members appointed to sustainability board The Ridgway Town Council appointed Terry Schuyler and Christiane Frischmuth to the Ridgway Sustainability Advisory Board after brief interviews at the Sep...
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County: Layoffs likely
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County: Layoffs likely
Commissioners, administrators warn of job cuts to close $1.5 million gap; staff criticizes leaders for not addressing problem earlier
By James Hanlon 
September 16, 2026
Ouray County will likely need to lay off employees to make up a projected $1.5 million gap between requested expenses and revenue next year, county officials warned at a budget workshop on Sept. 9. Th...
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Disaster tax not ‘backfill’ for fire costs, leaders say
By Chart Riggall 
September 16, 2026
In the aftermath of President Donald Trump’s declaration of the Gold Mountain Fire as a major federal disaster, Ouray County commissioners say the potential influx of additional federal funds doesn't ...
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Town considers options for sewer plant location
By James Hanlon 
September 16, 2026
The Ridgway Town Council wants to see some dollar estimates before deciding where to build a new wastewater treatment plant. Town staff briefed the council on three possible locations north of town at...
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City prepared to pay fees for housing project
Despite some councilors' misgivings, Ouray in line to give more money to deed-restricted apartment complex
By Mike Wiggins mike@ouraynews.com 
September 16, 2026
The city of Ouray is set to provide up to $225,000 to a nonprofit organization to cover water and sewer tap and building permit fees for a 13-unit affordable housing project. At City Administrator Mic...
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