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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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Sheriff’s office takes on policing for city, meeting scheduled tonight

The Ouray County Sheriff’s Office has assumed full responsibility for law enforcement services in the city of Ouray after City Administrator Michelle ...

February 2, 2026

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City administrator to lead Ouray police chief search

Ouray City Administrator Michelle Metteer told city councilors Tuesday she will take charge of recruiting a new police chief. That’s a different appro...

January 21, 2026

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Trials in sex assault case delayed

The trials for two men accused of sexually assaulting a 17-year-old girl in Ouray County in 2023 have been postponed. Gabriel Trujillo and Ashton Whit...

January 16, 2026

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Nine vying to fill two openings on Ouray City Council

Editor's note: This story has been updated to reflect council applicant Ashley Hineline's recent job change. The three-member Ouray City Council will ...

January 2, 2026

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Evacuees in limbo as fire grows

By Mike Wiggins and Deb Hurley Brobst mike@ouraynews.com

June 28, 2026

Dottie Miller hopped online on Friday, running over checklists of items to take with her in the event of an emergency. It’s practically an annual ritual for her, just to make sure she has everything s...

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Ouray cancels Fourth of July fireworks

By Mike

June 28, 2026

The city of Ouray has canceled its Fourth of July fireworks display in light of dangerous fire conditions. Brooke Warren, a spokeswoman for the city, said this morning Fire Chief Adam Kunz made the de...

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Extreme fire danger persists

Gold Mountain Fire burns as more firefighting resources expected to arrive

By Mike Wiggins And Erin Mcintyre

June 28, 2026

UPDATE, 10:45 p.m. The Gold Mountain Fire made a big run this afternoon and evening, fueled by high winds. The blaze, reported at 570 acres this morning, grew to 4,217 acres as of this evening, accord...

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Gold Mountain Fire grows, prompts evacuations north of Ouray

By Mike

June 27, 2026

Click here to read the NEW, UPDATED STORY POSTED AT 10:20 a.m. Sunday, June 28 here. UPDATE, 11:16 p.m.: A pre-evacuation notice has been issued for County Road 17 from Whispering Pines to Black Lake....

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Sweet sounds of summer

June 24, 2026

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Remote-triggered avalanche in San Juan Mountains

First responders receive first COVID-19 vaccines