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Kris Batchelder’s art wanders the Wild West

About 10 years ago, Kris Batchelder discovered her passion for paper collage. It was at Christmas, when she sat down with her son to make holiday card...

June 17, 2026

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Good for you!

Mariah Olin, pictured here with her husband, Brendon, and daughter, Wynnie, graduated from the University of Colorado in Greeley with a specialized ma...

June 17, 2026

Obituaries

Megan Kimmel

April 12, 1980 – June 10, 2026 With profound sadness, we announce the death of Megan Kimmel, who died by suicide on June 10, 2026, at the age of 46. M...

June 17, 2026

Obituaries

John Sloan Cotner

February 3, 1945 – May 28, 2026 John Sloan Cotner, 81, passed away May 28, 2026, in St Louis, MO. He was born February 3, 1945, to Sloan and Roberta (...

June 17, 2026

Obituaries

William Charles (Bill) Hopkins III

March 3, 1942 – November 17, 2025 William Charles (Bill) Hopkins III was born on March 3, 1942, in Denver, Colorado, a force of nature from his earlie...

June 17, 2026

Calendar & Events, Feature

Calendar & Events

Thursday, June 18 Sweet Lizzy Project with opener Sara Jean Kelley, Mountain Air Music Series concert in Fellin Park in Ouray, from 6-10 p.m., free. S...

June 17, 2026

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A well-deserved honor

June 10, 2026

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Police sergeant sues Ouray

The Ouray Police Department’s sole sworn officer has filed a lawsuit against the city, accusing city officials of broken promises, unprofessional beha...

June 10, 2026

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Fire danger could spark summertime power outages

San Miguel Power Association customers could have power temporarily cut to their homes and businesses during high winds and other extreme weather even...

June 10, 2026

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Film fest remains intimate, connective

In its seven years, the Ouray International Film Festival has hosted an assortment of special guests, from well-known screenwriters to up-and-coming d...

June 10, 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