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Covid
County reports third workplace outbreak
Two City of Ouray employees have tested positive for COVID-l9, marking the third workplace outbreak in the county this month. A woman in her 3os and a...
November 25, 2020
Opinion
OURAY COUNTY LOOKING BACK
YEARS AGO November 26,1970 - Dear Editor: Once again its winter in our beautiful town. Winter means snow and snow apparently spells trouble or at leas...
November 25, 2020
City can’t afford to forgo fees
Dear Editor: The citizens of Ouray have seen their water and sewer rates double in the past five years. The City Council would like to increase utilit...
November 25, 2020
Outbreak confirmed in City of Ouray offices
Covid
Outbreak confirmed in City of Ouray offices
The suspected outbreak among employees for the City of Ouray is now a confirmed outbreak, according to positive test results released by the health de...
November 20, 2020
Joan Ruth Johnson
Obituaries
Joan Ruth Johnson
Joan Ruth Johnson, 78, of Montrose, Colorado passed away on November 8, 2020 in her home with her family by her side. Joan was born in Montrose, Color...
November 19, 2020
News
Operation Christmas Child deadline this week
Ridgway Community Church is gathering donations for Operation Christmas Child, with a goal of donating supplies to children around the world. This is ...
November 19, 2020
News
AROUND THE REGION
GUNNISON After warning students and staff that a COVID-19 outbreak could shut down the campus, Western Colorado University administrators ended in-per...
November 19, 2020
THE BUCK STOPS HERE
News
THE BUCK STOPS HERE
A mule deer seems content to take in the sights near home plate at Smokey Joe Wood baseball field at Fellin Park in Ouray earlier this month. Deer fre...
November 19, 2020
News
Christmas tree permits available now
Christmas tree permits are now available for purchase at Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests office locations, as well as at the Bur...
November 19, 2020
Opinion
LOOKING BACK
50 YEARS AGO November 19,1970 - The Ouray Police Department received a report from the Highlander Center Monday morning that a specially dedicated Uni...
November 19, 2020
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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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