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County hires finance director
An economist and finance strategist has been hired as Ouray County's chief financial officer. Ouray County announced this week it has hired Jason Schr...
June 10, 2026
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Primary ballots mailed to voters
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 p...
June 10, 2026
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Man arrested at Ridgway restaurant
A Montrose man was arrested Tuesday afternoon in Ridgway after the Montrose Police Department asked the Ridgway Marshal’s Office for assistance in det...
April 22, 2026
Ridgway municipal election results
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Ridgway municipal election results
Ridgway will keep its long-time mayor and add a new face to its town council. According to initial election results from the town released late Tuesda...
April 8, 2026
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Ouray man killed in accident
A 34-year-old Ouray man died in a two-vehicle accident on U.S. Highway 550 south of Ridgway last night, which is still under investigation. Alixzander...
April 7, 2026
Fatal accident under investigation
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Fatal accident under investigation
UPDATED STORY HERE: Ouray man dies in accident A fatal crash involving a Dodge Caravan and a Ford F-350 truck hauling a trailer on U.S. Highway 550 so...
April 6, 2026
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Police sergeant sues Ouray
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Police sergeant sues Ouray
Lawsuit accusing city of broken promises, defamation followed internal complaints against staff, councilor
By Erin McIntyre erin@ouraynews.com 
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 ...
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Fire danger could spark summertime power outages
SMPA executive advises of 'distinct possibility,' can't assure advanced notice
By Mike Wiggins mike@ouraynews.com 
June 10, 2026
San Miguel Power Association customers could have power temporarily cut to their homes and businesses during high winds and other extreme weather events this summer to prevent electrical equipment fro...
Film fest remains intimate, connective
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Film fest remains intimate, connective
Seventh-annual Ouray International Film Festival returns to Wright Opera House June 18-21
By Mike Wiggins mike@ouraynews.com 
June 10, 2026
In its seven years, the Ouray International Film Festival has hosted an assortment of special guests, from well-known screenwriters to up-and-coming directors. The event has screened films shot across...
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