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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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UPDATE: Body of Ridgway man found in Chaffee County
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UPDATE: Body of Ridgway man found in Chaffee County
By Mike 
October 28, 2026
The bodies of a college student from Ridgway and another man were found Wednesday afternoon in Chaffee County, five days after they left for a weekend hiking trip and got caught in a snowstorm. Kaden ...
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A well-deserved honor
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A well-deserved honor
By Erin McIntyre 
October 28, 2026
The Telluride Foundation is honoring Williams with its 2026 Volunteer of the Year award. Williams, who moved to Ouray in 1975, is a longtime volunteer and former Ouray city councilor. Her experience i...
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Cow Creek project fight heads to key hearing
By Chart Riggall 
October 28, 2026
A Colorado judge will consider next week whether regional water managers have enough ground to stand on to pursue a plan to divert water from Cow Creek into Ridgway Reservoir, as a long-running battle...
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SMPA proposes fifth consecutive rate hike
Trio of increases would raise access charge 27%
By Chart Riggall 
October 28, 2026
San Miguel Power Association has proposed to hike its base monthly access charge for the vast majority of its customers from $33 to $42, marking the fifth straight year the power provider has sought a...
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Agency warns of ongoing flood threats in burn scar
By Chart Riggall 
October 28, 2026
A U.S. Forest Service survey of the Gold Mountain Fire says flooding and debris flows will likely continue to be dangers within the most severely scorched areas of the burn scar. A report released thi...
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