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Covid
County adopts local mask order
Ouray County commissioners voted Wednesday to adopt a local mask mandate, requiring them in public indoor places after the state relaxed restrictions ...
April 7, 2021
Ouray County to pursue local mask order
Covid
Ouray County to pursue local mask order
Ouray County Commissioners will pursue a local mask order this week, returning to tighter restrictions after the state relaxed requirements last week ...
April 6, 2021
Commissioners to discuss masks in Tuesday meeting
Covid
Commissioners to discuss masks in Tuesday meeting
Ouray County commissioners will discuss a possible local mask order in a meeting this week with Public Health Director Tanner Kingery, scheduled after...
April 5, 2021
Pitkin County has the highest virus rate in the state, again. Here are the three most likely causes
Covid
Pitkin County has the highest virus rate in the state, again. Here are the three most likely causes
By Alex Hager, Aspen Public Radio Pitkin County’s COVID-19 incidence rate is the highest in Colorado by a wide margin. As a result, businesses are ope...
April 2, 2021
Covid
County opts not to restrict outdoor events
Outdoor events can be planned for this summer at full capacity, county elected officials said Thursday in a joint policy group meeting.  Under the sta...
April 1, 2021
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AROUND THE REGION
GUNNISON The Town of Marble in northwest Gunnison County presents a predicament for law enforcement and land managers: it’s remote year-round and in t...
April 1, 2021
Opinion
LOOKING BACK
50 YEARS AGO April 1, 1971 - It just may be that phone users will find the lines much busier than usual around the Ouray area this weekend, if too man...
April 1, 2021
Opinion
Vaccinations: A first-class operation
Dear Editor: Greetings to members of the Ouray County Health Department and all volunteers who have assisted in providing the important vaccinations f...
April 1, 2021
Opinion
Enough with the delays in Warren sex assault case
Dear Editor, How long is a victim supposed to wait for their case to be heard? How long should the accused be able to kick their court case down the r...
April 1, 2021
VAST, MEND urge awareness, education during Sexual Assault Awareness Month
Ouray County has experienced a rash of sexual assaults in recent years. In response, two area organizations - Victim Advocate Support Alliance (VASA) ...
April 1, 2021
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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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