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ANATOMY OF A CLIMB
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ANATOMY OF A CLIMB
[tecnavia_gallery slug='anatomy-of-a-climb-gallery' view='carousel']The series of photos on this page and the facing page shows Grant Kleeves of Ridgw...
January 25, 2023
OURAY COUNTY LOOKING BACK
50 YEARS AGO January 25, 1973 - Several important resolutions were made by the Ouray County Cattlemen’s Association at its annual meeting Jan. 9. The ...
January 25, 2023
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Fatal accident victim identified
The man who was killed in an accident on U.S. Highway 550 just south of Colona on Wednesday night has been identified as 27-year-old Ivan Alejandro Lu...
January 19, 2023
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CORRECTION
An article published Jan. 12, 'County attorney earns high marks,' incorrectly reported County Attorney Leo Caselli is the highest-paid Ouray County em...
January 18, 2023
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If you go
Check the weather and the road conditions. If heavy rain is forecast or happened recently, you should consider postponing. I also suspect avoiding the...
January 18, 2023
A HOP, SKIP AND A JUMP
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A HOP, SKIP AND A JUMP
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January 18, 2023
Let’s celebrate local business
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Let’s celebrate local business
The glow of the holidays has worn off and the gray of winter has settled in, which means it’s the perfect time for a little pickme- up. It’s time for ...
January 18, 2023
OURAY COUNTY LOOKING BACK
50 YEARS AGO January 18, 1973 - Ted Wing of Mesa Engineering was present at the Ridgway Town Council meeting last week, and said he had contacted Bill...
January 18, 2023
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Accident closes Highway 550 near Colona
Update: As of 10:10 p.m., the highway is now open, the Ouray County Sheriff's Office said. Original story: Highway 550 is currently closed due to a fa...
January 18, 2023
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Mine shaft wasn’t identified as hazard
State vows to secure opening quickly following Ridgway woman's death
By Erin McIntyre erin@ouraynews.com 
October 29, 2025
A dangerous, water-filled mine shaft where a woman's body was found last week had not yet been identified for closure by state officials charged with securing hazardous mine openings. Though the state...
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Pushback against wolves grows
Ranchers oppose release in county; feds seek to block state
By Lia Salvatierra lia@ouraynews.com 
October 29, 2025
The Ouray County Cattlemen’s Association has objected to releasing wolves in the county, amid other efforts potentially complicating or stifling wolf reintroduction in the region this winter. A letter...
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Council nixes alcohol at hot springs
Ouray parks director had suggested limited sales at special events next year to generate revenue
By Mike Wiggins mike@ouraynews.com 
October 29, 2025
The Ouray City Council rejected a proposal Monday to sell alcohol at three special events at the Ouray Hot Springs Pool next year, concluding the costs and risks outweigh the potential revenue. Parks ...
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