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Late surge in demand overwhelms state-sponsored online school

Editor's note: This story was published with permission from Chalkbeat Colorado through CoLab, an independent, nonprofit, statewide journalism coaliti...

August 20, 2020

Columns

Looking Back

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

Letter: For safety, environment, county should focus on fire hazard

Dear Editor: Corbett Creek is approximately 8 inches deep and 5 feet wide. After the last major flood in 2008, the Ouray County Road and Bridge Depa...

August 20, 2020

Obituaries

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

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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

News

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

Main, News...

County turns attention to prairie dogs at 4-H Center

County manager insists on controlling rodents despite pushback from commissioner

By Lia Salvatierra lia@ouraynews.com

June 17, 2026

Ouray County will control the prairie dog population at the 4-H Event Center and Fairgrounds. Ouray County Manager Antonio Mendez said he has yet to decide on a method, but that the end goal is contro...

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Gym members decry removal of free weights

City cites structural issues, will pursue short-term fix

By Mike Wiggins mike@ouraynews.com

June 17, 2026

The sudden removal of most of the free weights from the fitness center at the Ouray Hot Springs Pool has angered members who say the city eliminated one of the primary reasons they work out there. Cit...

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Town accepts grant to explore all-electric rules

By Lia Salvatierra lia@ouraynews.com

June 17, 2026

The Ridgway Town Council has decided it’s willing to take a chance on a grant-funded public process in pursuit of an all-electric building code for new construction. Councilors unanimously voted on Ju...

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After hiatus, Ridgway to fly flag during Pride Month

By Lia Salvatierra lia@ouraynews.com

June 17, 2026

Ridgway town councilors voted last week to fly the pride flag at Ridgway Town Hall for the remainder of Pride Month, after deciding not to last year. At a June 10 meeting, Councilor Polly Kroger reque...

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Library seeks money from city for expansion

State agency says local buy-in will improve chances of grant; council to consider funding request during fall budget talks

By Mike Wiggins mike@ouraynews.com

June 17, 2026

The Ouray Library District has asked the city of Ouray to contribute $100,000 toward its expansion, hoping to pair it with other funding from local and state governments. In a June 2 letter, which als...

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Remote-triggered avalanche in San Juan Mountains

First responders receive first COVID-19 vaccines