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LOOKING BACK
From the Ouray County Herald and Ouray County Plaindealer: 50 Years Ago July 10, 1969 - It has been about 18 years since the Galloping Goose wheezed u...
July 10, 2019
Gone, but utility bills not forgotten
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Gone, but utility bills not forgotten
CITY OF OURAY Lillian McMurrin worked hard to make sure her mother was as comfortable as possible in retirement, helping her purchase a mobile home on...
July 10, 2019
County seeks $16K for brick renovation
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County seeks $16K for brick renovation
OURAY COUNTY Brick by 130-year-old brick, the paint and grime are being stripped away, the facade restored to its original appearance. The damp condit...
July 8, 2019
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WESTERN SLOPE NEWS BRIEFS
SILVERTON - An EPA assessment released last week found little risk to human health from mining sites in the Bonita Peak Mining District Superfund Site...
July 8, 2019
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OURAY POLICE
The following is an excerpt of cases the Ouray Police Department responded to from June 24 to June 30, 2019. June 24 Officer responded to the 300 Bloc...
July 8, 2019
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Wildfire mitgation outreach planned
OURAY COUNTY The Ouray County Planning Commission is working to solidify a schedule of documentary showings and an educational presentation to market ...
July 8, 2019
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Accident closes U.S. Highway 550
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Accident closes U.S. Highway 550
Alternate route is County Road 1
By Erin 
August 1, 2025
A single vehicle rollover accident involving a truck and a trailer has shut down U.S. Highway 550 at mile marker 114, near Billy Creek State Wildllife Area north of Ridgway. Both lanes of the highway ...
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Ouray County included in potential wolf release area, county’s $50,000 Swiss Village contribution pending deed restrictions 
By LIA SALVATIERRA 
July 30, 2025
Ouray County included in potential wolf release area Ouray County could be selected for the state's next site for wolf reintroduction, according to an update from Colorado Parks and Wildlife given to ...
Perfect swarm forms near state park
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Perfect swarm forms near state park
Skipped spring mosquito treatment triggers complaints about pests
By Lia Salvatierra lia@ouraynews.com 
July 30, 2025
Complaints about increased mosquito activity near Ridgway State Park have prompted officials to ask what happened with preventative treatments, which usually happen in the spring and curb the populati...
Town wins condemnation case
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Town wins condemnation case
Judge: Ridgway proved trail 'serves a legitimate public purpose,' will pay property owner $45,000
By Erin McIntyre erin@ouraynews.com 
July 30, 2025
The town of Ridgway will be allowed to condemn private property to build a trail from the River Park subdivision to Ridgway Secondary School. According to an order from Seventh Judicial Chief District...
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