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5O YEARS AGO August 20, 1970 - An intensive effort by Game, Fish and Parks personnel is currently underway in the San Juan Mountains to determine whet...
August 20, 2020
Letter: Trail has lot to offer
Dear Editor: I would like to voice my support for the Miller Mesa Recreational Trail (MMRT). As a lifelong equestrian and resident of Ouray County, I ...
August 20, 2020
Darrel Rogers Cox
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Darrel Rogers Cox
Darrel Rogers Cox passed away on August 3, 2020, with his wife Cindy by his side, just as she had always been. Darrel was an extraordinary man who was...
August 20, 2020
Fire bans return to Ouray County
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Fire bans return to Ouray County
Ouray County and the City of Ouray will re-enact Stage 1 fire restrictions in response to the hot, dry weather conditions and high fire danger tonight...
August 19, 2020
Letter: Kids need better adult modeling
Dear Editor: Racism, gender identity phobias and hate, ethnic and religious prejudice, misogyny, and any other negative responses toward those who may...
August 12, 2020
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POLICE LOG
The following is a summary of cases the Ridgway Marshal’s Office handled from July 27-Aug. 9, 2020. If you have information on any of the below active...
August 12, 2020
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AROUND THE REGION
GUNNISON Gunnison County health officials will be meeting with state officials later this week to discuss the rising cases of COVID-19 1ocally. The co...
August 12, 2020
LOOKING BACK
50 YEARS AGO August 13, 1970 - Editorial: It's high time Ouray asks the Highway Department for assistance with its current traffic problems before som...
August 12, 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...
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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