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Move frees up federal relief moneyPresident Donald Trump approved a major disaster declaration for the Gold Mountain and Aspen Acres fires, unlocking ...

September 9, 2026

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Crews working to plug old water well

It’s not what you think.A towering steel drill that’s been perched along the side of U.S. Highway 550 in recent weeks isn’t probing for gas, or oil, o...

September 9, 2026

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Parking enforcement nixes popular highway camping spot

Officials cite concerns about safety, health at Tuffy's CornerA highway pullout popular for overnight camper parking north of Ouray has been empty in ...

September 9, 2026

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Fourteen measures to appear on statewide ballot

The Colorado secretary of state’s office on Friday certified the list of ballot measures going before voters in November 2026 — and once again, the li...

September 9, 2026

Columns, Opinion

Grateful to tell stories here, ink stains and all

Sometimes, I journal to process major life events. I’ve lived in a lot of places worth journaling about and my latest move is no exception. I’ve been ...

September 9, 2026

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Looking Back

Compiled from the files ofThe Ouray County Herald, The Ridgway Sun, and The Ouray County Plaindealer60 Years AgoSeptember 8, 1966 The Colorado Board o...

September 9, 2026

Columns, Feature

Colorado’s rocky road to statehood

Last month Colorado celebrated its 150th anniversary of statehood. Many of us assume that statehood was inevitable for this place we love. However, th...

September 9, 2026

Columns, Feature

Fall sports gear up at Ouray, Ridgway schools

Fall is in the air, and so are volleyballs arcing over the net for remarkable rallies and soccer balls rocketing into the net for breath-taking goals....

September 9, 2026

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Local Briefs: Fire transferred to local control, county and Ridgway Fire to draft agreement to consolidate

Commissioners renew, reduce staff positions Ouray County commissioners on Tuesday approved rehiring two vacant staff positions while reducing a third ...

September 9, 2026

Feature

2026 Labor Day parade and rodeo

September 9, 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