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Commissioners cite lack of justification for reimbursement; Padgett alleges process flawed
By Lia Salvatierra lia@ouraynews.com 
April 23, 2025
Ouray County taxpayers won’t foot Commissioner Lynn Padgett’s nearly $11,000 legal bill after commissioners Jake Niece and Michelle Nauer voted against her reimbursement request on Tuesday. Padgett an...
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Sergeant's retirement, sergeant's medical leave temporarily makes chief lone full-timer
By Mike Wiggins mike@ouraynews.com 
April 23, 2025
Editor's note: This story has been corrected to reflect the Ridgway Marshal's Office has hired a half-time deputy. ___________________ The city of Ouray hired Daric Harvey to stabilize and reform the ...
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By Mike Wiggins mike@ouraynews.com 
April 23, 2025
A Ridgway man suspected of hitting a liquor store building with his vehicle, driving drunk and leaving the scene also faces possible felony charges for allegedly spitting on a Ridgway marshal when he ...
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Owners of vacation home failed to rent for 30-day minimum
By Mike Wiggins mike@ouraynews.com 
April 23, 2025
A Ridgway couple who failed to rent their home for at least 30 days in the last year won't be allowed to keep their short-term rental license. Ouray city councilors on Monday night unanimously rejecte...
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