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All students’ voices deserve to be heard
Dear Editor, We, the members of Ouray High School's For Your Queer Information Group, would like to affirm our support for the teaching of LGBTQIA+ to...
May 19, 2022
News
AROUND THE REGION
GUNNISON While the summer monsoon did arrive last year, bringing some relief in the Gunnison Basin, U.S. Forest Service Officials warn that local fore...
May 19, 2022
News
POLICE LOG
The following is an excerpt of cases handled by the Ouray Police Department from May 10-17: MAY 10 Officer conducted a security check of the police de...
May 19, 2022
News
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....
May 19, 2022
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POLICE LOG
The following is an excerpt of cases handled by the Ouray County Sheriff's Office from May 9-14: MAY 9 Deputy did a VIN inspection in the 7300 block o...
May 19, 2022
ON TO THE STATE CHAMPIONSHIP
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ON TO THE STATE CHAMPIONSHIP
[tecnavia_gallery slug='on-to-the-state-championship-gallery' view='carousel']Left, Justin Beserra competes in the 300-meter hurdles on May 14 at the ...
May 19, 2022
Opinion
LOOKING BACK
50 YEARS AGO May 18, 1972 - Final authorization has been received on the federal grant to enable Ouray County to buy a new ambulance and retire the Fo...
May 19, 2022
Charlotte Kay Bradburn
Obituaries
Charlotte Kay Bradburn
Charlotte Kay Bradburn was a caring wife, Mother, Grandmother, and friend. She left this world on May 5th at the young age of 63. The battle with Alzh...
May 12, 2022
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AROUND THE REGION
GUNNISON The Upper Gunnison River Water Conservancy District applied for a grant that would give it funds to develop a basin-wide drought mitigation p...
May 12, 2022
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POLICE LOG
The following is an excerpt of cases handled by the Ouray County Sheriff's Office from May 2-8: MAY 2 Deputy conducted a traffic stop on County Road 2...
May 12, 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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