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Looking Back
Feature
Looking Back
Compiled from the files of: The Ouray County Herald, The Ridgway Sun, and The Ouray County Plaindealer 60 Years Ago July 14, 1966 Reports early this w...
July 15, 2026
Fire is top of mind now, but there is an abundance of environmental stories to tell
Columns, Opinion
Fire is top of mind now, but there is an abundance of environmental stories to tell
By some stroke of luck or simple habit of missing the moment, I’ve had a knack for dodging disasters around here. A decade ago, I rolled into Silverto...
July 15, 2026
Back in bloom
Columns, Feature
Back in bloom
The green gentian is blooming all over Colorado in the montane zones between 8,000 feet and 12,500 feet in elevation. This event has a special name – ...
July 15, 2026
Marlin Irvin Zwicky
Obituaries
Marlin Irvin Zwicky
January 12, 1930 – June 15, 2026 Marlin Irvin Zwicky, age 96, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, June 15, 2026. He was born on January 12, 1930...
July 15, 2026
Darold Wayne Oakland
Obituaries
Darold Wayne Oakland
October 3, 1949 – June 20, 2026 It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Darold Wayne Oakland at age 76. Darold was born on October 3, ...
July 15, 2026
Calendar & Events
Calendar & Events, Feature
Calendar & Events
THURSDAY JULY 16 Ridgway Concert Series: Sam Grisman Project with opener Tanasi, free concert in Hartwell Park, 6 p.m. No dogs or outside alcohol allo...
July 15, 2026
Firefighters gain ground on Gold Mountain Fire
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Firefighters gain ground on Gold Mountain Fire
Residents forced to flee the Gold Mountain Fire north of Ouray nearly two weeks ago returned to charred landscapes but fully intact homes Wednesday, a...
July 8, 2026
Despite fire, downsized Fourth celebration marches on
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Despite fire, downsized Fourth celebration marches on
A scaled-back Fourth of July celebration of the 250th birthday of the United States and 150th birthday of Ouray attracted thousands to the city, despi...
July 8, 2026
News
Water providers ask customers to pull back
Water managers in Ouray County are asking residents to curtail water use and avoid putting more demand on their distribution systems in light of the G...
July 8, 2026
News
Looking Back
July 7, 1966 Charges have been filed in Ouray County Court against three Ouray youths for violation of state statutes in climbing over a fence at the ...
July 8, 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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