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Our community lost a dear friend and light this past week. Candida Gold passed away peacefully surrounded by loving care at HopeWest in Grand Junction...

March 11, 2021

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AROUND THE REGION

GUNNISON Two Western Colorado University donors sent statements to faculty in support of President Greg Salsbury as university instructors continue to...

March 11, 2021

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NEWS BRIEFS

Ridgway Elementary School has selected a new principal — Heidi Hanssen. Hanssen was selected from a panel of four finalists this week, after interview...

March 11, 2021

Opinion

LOOKING BACK

50 YEARS AGO March 11, 1971 - Low numbers of deer and an elk population that is not increasing as fast as the elk hunting pressure were the basic cons...

March 11, 2021

We should make it easier to cast a ballot, not harder

Dear Editor: The Department of Homeland Security declared: “The Nov. 3, 2020, election was the most secure in American history.” The FBI Director, Chr...

March 11, 2021

Covid

Ouray County to move to “blue” caution level of reopening this afternoon

Only two days after moving to level yellow on the state's color dial for reopening during the pandemic, Ouray County will move to the "blue" caution l...

March 9, 2021

Obituaries

Raymond Albert Markey

Raymond Albert Markey died of natural causes at his home in Ouray, Colorado on February 19, 2021. Ray was born to Arthur Markey and Inez (Kauffman) Ma...

March 4, 2021

Obituaries

Bruce Osenberg

Bruce it Osenberg, 82, peacefully made his way to heaven on Feb. 21, with loved ones at his side. His beloved dog Cassie Joy was also close by. Bruce ...

March 4, 2021

News

Residents invited to submit poems for anthology

Ouray County residents are invited to submit original poetry for an anthology of local literary writing that focuses on what life is like in this regi...

March 4, 2021

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Former Ouray ranger returns to GMUG

A former Ouray District ranger has returned to the Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests as the agency’s new public services staff off...

March 4, 2021

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A barrel of fun on Labor Day

September 9, 2026

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Water restrictions exception, not rule

Colorado is on track for its warmest year ever. Source flows are diminishing or at historic lows. So why has only one water provider in Ouray County ordered cutbacks this summer?

By By Chart Riggall chart@ouraynews.com

September 9, 2026

In the early days of summer, it remained a matter of some debate where the drought of 2026 ranked in the annals of long, hot Colorado summers. For Cary Denison, Ouray County’s representative on the Co...

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Trump declares disaster for fire

By By Chart Riggall chart@ouraynews.com

September 9, 2026

Move frees up federal relief money President Donald Trump approved a major disaster declaration for the Gold Mountain and Aspen Acres fires, unlocking millions of dollars in Federal Emergency Manageme...

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Crews working to plug old water well

Operation part of state program to reclaim abandoned sites

By By Chart Riggall chart@ouraynews.com

September 9, 2026

It’s not what you think. A towering steel drill that’s been perched along the side of U.S. Highway 550 in recent weeks isn’t probing for gas, or oil, or even a route to the Far East. The operation is ...

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Parking enforcement nixes popular highway camping spot

By By James Hanlon james@ouraynews.com

September 9, 2026

Officials cite concerns about safety, health at Tuffy's Corner A highway pullout popular for overnight camper parking north of Ouray has been empty in recent weeks since ‘no camping’ signs were instal...

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Remote-triggered avalanche in San Juan Mountains

First responders receive first COVID-19 vaccines