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Columns, Feature
Reflection, projection as Ridgway girls’ soccer season comes to close
Although the Ridgway girls’ soccer team’s run for a championship ended earlier this month in Westminster with a second round 6-1 defeat at the feet of...
May 27, 2026
Couple discovers the sweet life in Ouray
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Couple discovers the sweet life in Ouray
When life became uncertain, Todd and Jen Grassi figured they couldn’t go wrong with ice cream, homemade waffle cones and cotton candy. It only took th...
May 27, 2026
Letters, Opinion
Contrary to ‘influencers,’ Gulde helps all of Ouray
Dear Editor:Approximately 15 people, some who are not Ouray residents, vilified former City Councilor Tamara Gulde. This minority thinks she is more i...
May 27, 2026
Letters, Opinion
Gulde proven to be upstanding citizen
Dear Editor:We are writing in support of Tamara Gulde, against whom 14 Ouray and Ouray-area citizens organized a group to keep her from being appointe...
May 27, 2026
Calendar & Events
Calendar & Events, Feature
Calendar & Events
THURSDAY MAY 28 "Lord of the Rings: Fellowship of the Ring" film, 7 p.m. at the Wright Opera House, 472 Main St. in Ouray. Tickets $5. Tech Thursday –...
May 27, 2026
City to keep police department
Main, News
City to keep police department
The city of Ouray will retain and rebuild its own independent police department but rely on Ouray County Sheriff Justin Perry to lead the hiring and t...
May 20, 2026
Runners go the distance to claim state titles
Main, News
Runners go the distance to claim state titles
LAKEWOOD — Both runners had established new personal bests and school records during the regular season. Both entered the state track and field champi...
May 20, 2026
News
Ouray County EMS to raise fees
Ouray County commissioners plan to raise fees for treatment and ambulance transports from Ouray County Emergency Medical Services starting in June.Com...
May 20, 2026
Mass evacuation exercise tests county’s preparedness
News
Mass evacuation exercise tests county’s preparedness
At 9:28 a.m., Amy Clewell and her two pretend siblings gathered in her driveway in Elk Meadows, debating whether it was time to call for help. They wa...
May 20, 2026
Citizens organized against councilor
News
Citizens organized against councilor
Former Ouray City Councilor Tamara Gulde ran into an organized effort to keep her from returning to public office earlier this year after she lost the...
May 20, 2026
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Best feathers forward
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Best feathers forward
August 19, 2026
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Bear activity ramping up
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Bear activity ramping up
Second bruin killed in a week after several conflicts, entering home
By Erin McIntyre erin@ouraynews.com 
August 19, 2026
State wildlife officials killed a young, female bear that entered a Ridgway home last weekend after days of conflicts and at least one incident with the bear killing chickens. Colorado Parks and Wildl...
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Police admin assistant resigns, blasts city
By Erin McIntyre erin@ouraynews.com 
August 19, 2026
The Ouray Police Department's administrative assistant has resigned, leaving the office with one remaining employee assigned to desk duty. The resignation comes just after the city's response to a civ...
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News
Disaster relief tax moves closer to ballot
Ouray, Ridgway councils negotiate for larger share of revenue; use tax for roads all but ruled out
By Mike Wiggins and James Hanlon 
August 19, 2026
A proposed countywide sales tax to address fires, floods and other natural disasters appears to have a clear path to the November ballot, while a potential use tax on construction materials to raise m...
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County road superintendent arrested on suspicion of DUI
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County road superintendent arrested on suspicion of DUI
By James Hanlon 
August 19, 2026
Ouray County Road and Bridge Superintendent Ty Barger was placed on paid administrative leave Monday following a driving under the influence arrest in Montrose Aug. 14. Crew Chief Don Castle has been ...
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