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Thursday, July 30 Ridgway Concert Series: The Rumble featuring Chief Joseph Boudreaux Jr. and opener Handmade Moments free concert in Hartwell Park, 6...

July 29, 2026

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County eyes recovery funds

Federal program could offer nearly $3 million — if cash-poor leaders can find matching dollarsOuray County could receive nearly $3 million in federal ...

July 22, 2026

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City reorganizes planning department

Ouray City Administrator Michelle Metteer is overhauling the city’s community development department, dividing responsibilities among a third-party co...

July 22, 2026

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Ridgway to market itself as destination, not crossroads

A consultant has recommended that Ridgway reimagine its marketing campaign to bring outdoor enthusiasts, history buffs and regional explorers to town....

July 22, 2026

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Ouray County Fair still scheduled for Aug. 13-15

The 109th annual Ouray County Fair is scheduled to proceed as planned, even if the fairgrounds remain the headquarters for the Gold Mountain Fire oper...

July 22, 2026

Columns, Opinion

Ride-along reveals value of alpine ranger program

I'm not a Jeep enthusiast or an off-highway vehicle user, but I am a hiker and photographer who cares deeply about our high-country environment. After...

July 22, 2026

Feature

Toth seeks to grow Wright Opera House’s appeal

When Heather Toth moved to Ouray County in 2013, her first question was, “Where’s the theater; where’s the art space?” The arts are a necessity, not a...

July 22, 2026

Feature

Good For You!

Proud parents Katie and Willem Geyer of Ouray welcomed their son Willem “Liam” Pieter Geyer to the world at 5:52 p.m. on July 14, weighing 6 lbs. 8 oz...

July 22, 2026

Obituaries

Charles ‘CJ’ John Turner

August 27, 1960 – July 7, 2026 Born Charles John Turner on August 27, 1960, in Nashua, NH, CJ “Turbo” Turner comes full circle to rest beside his belo...

July 22, 2026

Obituaries

Quinn Nicholas Strickler

September 23, 1993 – March 14, 2026 Quinn Nicholas Strickler, 31, passed away on March 14, 2026, in Santa Barbara, California, due to an unforeseen he...

July 22, 2026

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A Monster celebration

October 7, 2026

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City, county near pact on police services

Boards to vote this month on sheriff 's $1.1M annual proposal to police Ouray

By Mike Wiggins mike@ouraynews.com

October 7, 2026

Ouray County and the city of Ouray are hammering out the details of an agreement that would enlist the Ouray County Sheriff’s Office to provide full law enforcement services to the city for potentiall...

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Reservoir transfer bill clears Senate

By Chart Riggall

October 7, 2026

Federal legislation to transfer ownership of Crystal Reservoir to the city of Ouray cleared the U.S. Senate last week, sending the bill to the House of Representatives as the clock winds down for Cong...

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SMPA plans Four Corners solar project

Utility: Array, battery storage could meet up to 40% of consumer power needs

By Chart Riggall

October 7, 2026

San Miguel Power Association has joined three other southwest Colorado electricity providers in throwing their weight behind a sprawling solar facility near Cortez that could meet up to 40% of their c...

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Council not on board with transit funding next year

Ouray won't budget for in-town shuttle, Montrose bus

By James Hanlon

October 7, 2026

The Ouray City Council dropped funding from the proposed 2027 budget for the city’s free in-town shuttle and contributions to the OurWay bus that runs between Montrose and Ouray. The in-town Ouray shu...

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Remote-triggered avalanche in San Juan Mountains

First responders receive first COVID-19 vaccines