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Angel Creek Campground southwest of Ouray reopened on Monday after U.S. Forest Service officials cleared more than 140 hazardous trees. The Forest Ser...
June 14, 2023
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Dear Editor: I was recently honored, humbled and overwhelmed to receive an outpouring of deep sentiments, thoughtful gifts and heartfelt well-wishes f...
June 7, 2023
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Dear Editor: I assume that almost everyone in Ouray County who owns property has reviewed their new tax assessments, shocking as they were. The county...
June 7, 2023
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UPDATE, 4:01 p.m. The highway reopened to one lane of alternating traffic at 3:45 and will full reopen to two lanes of traffic in each direction by 5:...
June 2, 2023
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[tecnavia_gallery slug='ouray-class-of-2023-gallery' view='carousel']Left, Ouray High School graduate Clifford Utech examines his diploma after receiv...
May 31, 2023
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[tecnavia_gallery slug='ridgway-class-of-2023-gallery' view='carousel']Above, Ridgway class of 2023 salutatorian Autumn Sagal rides on top of a car dr...
May 31, 2023
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The average Ouray County homeowner would see their natural gas bill increase by more than $6 a month, while the average small commercial customer in t...
May 31, 2023
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[tecnavia_gallery slug='ridgway-class-of-2023-gallery-20230601-0251-192530' view='carousel']Left, Ridgway Secondary School graduate Maizy Gordon speak...
May 31, 2023
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Community celebrates opening of new $4 million athletic complex
September 17, 2025
The runners pounded out miles on dirt trails, gravel roads and sidewalks ringing public parks. They launched themselves over hurdles in carpeted hallways of the school, sometimes crashing into the met...
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Public pans signs as out of place, will review smaller prototypes
September 17, 2025
The city of Ouray is prepared to scrap a series of new large signs installed this summer in the downtown core meant to direct drivers to various locations in favor of smaller signs, acceding to reside...
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September 17, 2025
With bears loading up on calories in preparation for hibernation, some Ouray city councilors said they're looking for both residents and the city's trash services provider to do better to ensure bears...
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Plan calls for 2.5% cost-of-living employee salary increase; sheriff pulls request for additional deputy
September 17, 2025
After years of growth, Ouray County leaders are working together to find ways to rein in or hold costs steady in 2026. During a special work session Tuesday, county officials looked at an early draft ...
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September 17, 2025
Compiled from the files of The Ouray County Herald, The Ridgway Sun, and The Ouray County Plaindealer 50 Years Ago September 18, 1975 The Ouray County commissioners have responded by letter to stateme...
