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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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Giving Girls to donate next week

The Ouray County Giving Girls club is hoping to grant another local nonprofit organization with donations at its second meeting, scheduled for Tuesd...

August 29, 2019

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Sheriff’s office takes on policing for city, meeting scheduled tonight

Another officer resigns from police department, leaving sergeant and administrative assistant

By Mike Wiggins

February 2, 2026

The Ouray County Sheriff’s Office has assumed full responsibility for law enforcement services in the city of Ouray after City Administrator Michelle Metteer reassigned the police department’s two rem...

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Onward and upward

January 28, 2026

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Town prepares for legal battle

By Erin McIntyre erin@ouraynews.com

January 28, 2026

Editor's note: This article has been corrected to reflect that Ridgway Lodge LLC is the owner of MTN Lodge. Ridgway retains attorney after MTN Lodge owners say they won't pay taxes on long-term worker...

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County eyes budget cuts

By Lia Salvatierra lia@ouraynews.com

January 28, 2026

Manager: Looking for ways to avoid cutting employees Ouray County leaders have loosely settled on wanting to cut $500,000 from the county’s 2026 budget, anticipating they will have more unexpected exp...

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Coroner seeks help with unclaimed body

January 28, 2026

Ouray County's coroner is seeking help finding friends of a man who was estranged from his family and died at a Ouray hotel. Quality Inn staff found William Curio Jr., who went by Billy, in his hotel ...

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Remote-triggered avalanche in San Juan Mountains

First responders receive first COVID-19 vaccines