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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
News
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
Ouray County Fair still scheduled for Aug. 13-15
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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
Ride-along reveals value of alpine ranger program
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
Toth seeks to grow Wright Opera House’s appeal
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
Good For You!
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
Charles ‘CJ’ John Turner
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
Quinn Nicholas Strickler
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
Calendar & Events
Calendar & Events
Calendar & Events
Thursday, July 23 Ridgway Concert Series: Dogs in a Pile with opener Felix y Los Gatos, free concert in Hartwell Park, 6 p.m. No dogs or outside alcoh...
July 22, 2026
Chimney Rock stands as sentinel in smoke
Columns, Feature
Chimney Rock stands as sentinel in smoke
If you look east from Ridgway, the view of the Cimarron Range is usually a masterpiece of sharp, clear angles. At the center of it all stands the unmi...
July 15, 2026
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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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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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