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Ridgway water main break causes shutoff
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Ridgway water main break causes shutoff
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April 27, 2023
CHANGES AT THE TOP
CHANGES AT THE TOP
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April 26, 2023
KEEPING PACE WITH THE PACK
KEEPING PACE WITH THE PACK
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April 26, 2023
TASTES LIKE WINTER
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TASTES LIKE WINTER
April 26, 2023
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OURAY COUNTY LOOKING BACK
50 YEARS AGO April 26, 1973 - Late spring and early summer is a tragic time for wildlife “rescued” by well-meaning humans who fail to understand that ...
April 26, 2023
Letters
Let’s keep the wave going here
Dear Editor: When we moved here eight years ago, we were delighted to see just about everyone exchanging waves on the roads around here. It's an old W...
April 26, 2023
Letters
Address validation a source of frustration
Dear Editor: Many of us in Ridgway are forced to use a post office box, either because of the ¼ mile delivery rule or for some other reason. This caus...
April 26, 2023
CLEAN UP ON AISLE 550
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CLEAN UP ON AISLE 550
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April 19, 2023
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NEWS BRIEFS
Ouray police are trying to find out who illegally entered the former Red Mountain Brewing building last week and caused thousands of dollars in damage...
April 19, 2023
Letters
Rather than serve alcohol, improve pool quality for all
Dear Editor: With respect to the current dialogue regarding selling/ serving alcohol at the Ouray Hot Springs Pool, I strongly object for the followin...
April 19, 2023
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Field of dreams realized
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Field of dreams realized
Community celebrates opening of new $4 million athletic complex
By Erin McIntyre erin@ouraynews.com 
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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Ouray to ditch large downtown signs
Public pans signs as out of place, will review smaller prototypes
By Mike Wiggins mike@ouraynews.com 
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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Councilors: Ouray residents, company need to do better securing trash
By Mike Wiggins mike@ouraynews.com 
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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County looks to curb 2026 budget
Plan calls for 2.5% cost-of-living employee salary increase; sheriff pulls request for additional deputy
By Lia Salvatierra lia@ouraynews.com 
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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Looking Back
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Looking Back
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...
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