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Justice system must do better
Dear Editor: We would like to express our gratitude to the members of VASA (Victim Advocate Support Alliance) and MEND (Men Ending Rape Culture) for t...
July 13, 2022
No justice — only further harm — for victim of sex assault
Dear Editor: I am the mother of John Warren’s sexual assault victim, and I am angry. I am angry at the lies a perpetrator and his attorney have spewed...
July 13, 2022
Revictimization is not justice for Ouray sex assault victim
Dear Editor: I was in the courtroom for much of the recent trial in which John Warren, owner of Red Mountain Brewery, was acquitted of sexual assault....
July 13, 2022
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POLICE LOG
The following is an excerpt of cases handled by the Ouray Police Department from July 5-8: JULY 5 Officer took a theft report in the 1200 block of Oak...
July 13, 2022
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AROUND THE REGION
GUNNISON Gunnison County commissioners on Tuesday voted unanimously to go to the polls in November asking voters to approve expanding the allowed uses...
July 13, 2022
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POLICE LOG
The following is an excerpt of cases handled by the Ouray County Sheriff's Office from July 4-10: JULY 4 Deputy responded to an animal bite in the 200...
July 13, 2022
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CALENDAR & EVENTS
ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS: Every Friday and Saturday morning at 9 a.m. and every Wednesday night at 5:30 p.m. at St. Daniel’s Church, 614 Fifth St., Ouray....
July 13, 2022
BLUEGRASS BACK IN OURAY
BLUEGRASS BACK IN OURAY
Bluegrass is on the menu again here in Ouray County this weekend, with Denver-based Chain Station performing at the Wright Opera House at 7:30 p.m. on...
July 13, 2022
Base water rate hike on usage, not fixed fees
Dear Editor: Concerning the rate hike for the Dallas Creek Water Company: A rise in the service charge from $42.90 to $66.54 is a 55% increase and a h...
July 7, 2022
Obituaries
Betsy Backo-Pyeatte
Betsy Backo-Pyeatte unexpectedly gave up her earthly tethers on Friday, June 24 while sharing the splendor of SW Colorado with family. Betsy “Boopy” w...
July 7, 2022
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New county manager seeks to lead with heart
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New county manager seeks to lead with heart
After careers in big cities and large governments, Antonio Mendez is shifting his perspective
By Lia Salvatierra lia@ouraynews.com 
February 4, 2026
Ouray County is unlike most places Antonio Mendez has lived or worked before, and Mendez brings experience unlike the county has seen in two decades, or possibly ever. Ouray County’s new manager grew ...
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City leader pulls police from patrol duty
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City leader pulls police from patrol duty
Administrator cites concerns about training, liability; sheriff's office assumes full control of services in Ouray
By Mike Wiggins mike@ouraynews.com 
February 4, 2026
Ouray City Administrator Michelle Metteer has pulled the police department’s two remaining officers off of patrol duty and reassigned them to administrative tasks, citing concerns about liability and ...
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County considers asking voters for tax hike in November
Staff to research potential funding measures for EMS, road and bridge; sheriff won't seek question this fall
By Lia Salvatierra lia@ouraynews.com 
February 4, 2026
Ouray County leaders want to research and poll the public’s appetite for asking voters for more tax revenue, to raise additional money for the county’s Emergency Medical Services and the Road and Brid...
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Ridgway gets initial OK for $1.34M grant
By Lia Salvatierra lia@ouraynews.com 
February 4, 2026
Ridgway has received initial approval for a $1.34 million grant to help it explore an all-electric building code for new construction and help electrify municipal operations, to lower its carbon footp...
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Good for you! Uncompahgre STEAM Fair
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Good for you! Uncompahgre STEAM Fair
February 4, 2026
The “Good For You!” page is a place for reader-submitted photos illustrating community, celebrations and more. Want to submit a photo for publication? Here are some guidelines for submissions: - This ...
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