50 YEARS AGO August 26, 1971 - The city’s sanitation department has received a big boost from the City of Montrose recently, with delivery of Ouray’s ...
August 25, 2021
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[tecnavia_gallery slug='back-on-track-gallery' view='carousel']Above, from left to right, Ouray runners Paton Edwards, Hayden Hart and Kaden Nelson ru...
August 25, 2021
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GUNNISON In a report that almost seems to defy logic, Gunnison County Chief Financial Officer Juan Guerra informed county commissioners on Tuesday tha...
August 25, 2021
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Six compete for two council seats There will be plenty of competition for three seats on the Ouray City Council this fall. As reported previously, May...
August 25, 2021
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August 25, 2021
Opinion
It’s been a smoky, unusually hot, but relatively moist summer in Ouray. Luckily for us, though, we have experienced nothing remotely like the climate ...
August 25, 2021
Dear Editor: In response to Rob Carrick's defense of a "vacant house tax,” I offer three thoughts. First, my parents moved to Ouray in 1952, and lived...
August 25, 2021
Dear Editor: Restrictions on short-term rentals are a violation of private property rights in residential zones. Renting property is a source of incom...
August 25, 2021
Obituaries
Gary was born on February 24, 1939, in Mitchell, South Dakota to John P. and Ann Wenande. He graduated from the University of South Dakota and proudly...
August 18, 2021
Obituaries
Steve was born in Ouray, Colorado to John and Betti Svaldi. He graduated class of 1970 from Ouray High School. He followed in his father's footsteps w...
August 18, 2021
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June 10, 2026
An economist and finance strategist has been hired as Ouray County's chief financial officer. Ouray County announced this week it has hired Jason Schrock for the position and he will start in July. Ou...
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June 10, 2026
Ouray County Public Health will now provide free reproductive health services for patients under 25 years old, under new agreements approved by county commissioners Tuesday. The yearlong program calle...
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June 10, 2026
Ouray County voters should begin receiving ballots in the mail this week in advance of the June 30 primary election. Most of the competition for the primary election is at the state and federal level....
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Lawsuit accusing city of broken promises, defamation followed internal complaints against staff, councilor
June 10, 2026
The Ouray Police Department’s sole sworn officer has filed a lawsuit against the city, accusing city officials of broken promises, unprofessional behavior and defamation. The lawsuit follows a series ...
