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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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BLM seeks public comment on sheep grazing permits

WESTERN COLORADO The Bureau of Land Management Gunnison Field Office is seeking public comment on its draft environmental impact statement for domesti...

July 8, 2019

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Feds sue railroad for 416 Fire costs

WESTERN COLORADO The federal government has filed suit against the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad Company and its owner and operator f...

July 8, 2019

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Locals comment on forest plan

OURAY COUNTY Local conservationists are weighing in on the U.S. Forest Service’s proposed revisions to the Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison Nation...

July 8, 2019

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Stop us if youâve heard this one before. A horse walks into a bar …

The long-legged guest strode up to the building's entrance, then hesitated. He's accustomed to being the center of attention, with his dark hair and l...

July 8, 2019

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Council considers sewer plant options

CITY OF OURAY When it comes to deciding how to replace the city of Ouray’s aging, nearing-capacity sewage treatment system, the City Council doesn’t y...

July 8, 2019

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CPW hires manager

WESTERN COLORADO Cory Chick, a longtime employee of Colorado Parks and Wildlife has been named as the new regional manager for the agency’s Southwest ...

July 8, 2019

Meet your 2019 water fighters

CITY OF OURAY The field is set for the annual Ouray 4th of July water fights. Now all that's needed is you. Thousands are expected to gather at the co...

July 8, 2019

Boater safety encouraged

STATE OF COLORADO Colorado Parks and Wildlife wants to make sure you’re staying sober while you’re out on the water this holiday weekend. The annual O...

July 8, 2019

Planning for shrinking water supplies may not be enough

By now, it’s old news that the Colorado River – notwithstanding the current abundant water year - is generally shrinking, and is expected to shrink mo...

July 8, 2019

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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 ...

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Bill drafted to cede reservoir

By Lia Salvatierra lia@ouraynews.com

July 30, 2025

Federal lawmakers are working on legislation to transfer Crystal Reservoir to the city of Ouray. The city received a draft of incomplete, boilerplate legislation last month that would grant it ownersh...

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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...

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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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Remote-triggered avalanche in San Juan Mountains

First responders receive first COVID-19 vaccines