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WESTERN COLORADO San Miguel Power Association Inc. is seeking applicants for a series of grants to help stimulate the local economy. The rural electri...

September 5, 2019

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Ridgway Marshal Blotter Aug. 20-Sept. 2, 2019

COPS If you have information on any of the below active cases or of any other incident that you have information on or feel needs reporting, call 970-...

September 5, 2019

LABOR DAY WEEKEND RODEO & OURAY COUNTY FAIR

2019 FAIR RESULTS *This is a summary of results from the livestock show and does not include all categories or awards for participants at the fair thi...

September 5, 2019

Rock climbing festival kicks off Saturday

The third annual OuRock! Festival on Saturday will bring world-class climbers together with anyone who wants to give climbing a try at Ouray Rotary ...

September 5, 2019

Opinion

CORRECTIONS

A story on Page 2 of the Aug. 29 edition, “Commissioners consider sunset in tax question,” incorrectly stated the amount by which residential property...

September 5, 2019

How a âlast rideâ became just the start with My Cowboy

By Erin Stadelman I was married at a very young age, became a mother very shortly after that, and raised three kids as a single parent for many years....

September 5, 2019

LETTER TO THE EDITOR

Dear Editor, Common sentiment seems to place the blame for a shortage of affordable housing in Ridgway (and Ouray County generally) on short-term rent...

September 5, 2019

Let citizens fill vacancy

Dear Editor, With the recent resignation of a City Council member, and two Council seats up for grabs on Nov. 5, the voters of Ouray have a chance t...

August 29, 2019

Calendar of events for Aug. 29-Sept. 5, 2019

THURSDAY, AUGUST 29 TEEN ACTIVITY - Teen Cafe at Ridgway Public Library, 300 Charles St., Ages 12 and up. 4-5 p.m. FAIR - Ouray County Fair at the cou...

August 29, 2019

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County Road 17 Rockslide work finishes up

August 29, 2019

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Man arrested in Ouray by immigration enforcement officers

By Erin McIntyre

August 7, 2025

Federal immigration officials detained at least one person in Ouray this morning, according to eyewitness reports which have been confirmed by the Ouray County Sheriff's Office. According to an eyewit...

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Fired federal rangers return to backcountry

Patrol, education duties look similar, only now county foots the bill

By Lia Salvatierra lia@ouraynews.com

August 6, 2025

Kricket Olin pulled the side-by-side ATV over to a cluster of off-highway vehicles and leaned over the door, sticking her head in the neon helmet out the window. “Hi I’m Kricket, an alpine ranger with...

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Girl survives fatal accident

Three die in wrecks on Highway 550 on back-to-back days

By Erin McIntyre erin@ouraynews.com

August 6, 2025

An 11-year-old girl survived a car crash that killed two adults on Red Mountain Pass on Tuesday morning, after the vehicle she was riding in tumbled down a 320-foot cliff and landed on its roof in Red...

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Interim chief has first shot at permanent job

City administrator plans interviews, public meet-and-greet for Daric Harvey, whose contract is up soon

By Mike Wiggins mike@ouraynews.com

August 6, 2025

Interim Ouray Police Chief Daric Harvey will be given the first crack at the permanent police chief position through an internal interview process arranged by City Administrator Michelle Metteer. Mett...

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More than a scholarship

Chang Chavkin scholars value support as first-generation college students

By Lia Salvatierra lia@ouraynews.com

August 6, 2025

Andrea Peralta Villa was unsure how she would make it to college until the final few days before classes started, despite having a roommate and a nearly full-ride scholarship lined up. She overcame th...

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Remote-triggered avalanche in San Juan Mountains

First responders receive first COVID-19 vaccines