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Letters, Opinion
Prairie dog problem bigger than fairgrounds
Dear Editor:While I appreciate the prairie dog problem at the Ouray County Fairgrounds getting attention, it’s a short-sighted view. There are plenty ...
June 24, 2026
Drought persists, but relief may be en route
Columns, Opinion
Drought persists, but relief may be en route
Ouray County remains in serious drought, as it was last month. Most of Colorado’s mountains are in extreme/ exceptional drought; the northern San Juan...
June 24, 2026
News
Financial picture mixed in Ouray
Ouray’s primary sources of revenue have delivered mixed results so far this year, with sales tax receipts on the rise but proceeds from lodging and va...
June 24, 2026
News
Report: Ridgway could take $1.5M hit from loss of MTN Lodge rooms
Ridgway may see a $1.5 million loss ripple throughout the local economy each year MTN Lodge is used as workforce housing instead of lodging for visito...
June 24, 2026
Feature
Travels influence food truck flavors
From Greece to the Caribbean, menu runs gamut at The Sweet Tea Syndicate A new, bright red food truck has rolled into town, and with it come flavors o...
June 24, 2026
New Ouray restaurant offers ‘elevated pub food’
Feature
New Ouray restaurant offers ‘elevated pub food’
When Nancy Feeser and her husband, Mike, bought the building at 726 Main St. in Ouray in February, it was painted green with bright yellow letters ann...
June 24, 2026
Calendar & Events
Calendar & Events, Feature
Calendar & Events
Thursday, June 25 Cruz Contreras & The Black Lillies with opener Griffin William Sherry, Mountain Air Music Series concert in Fellin Park in Ouray...
June 24, 2026
County turns attention to prairie dogs at 4-H Center
Main, News
County turns attention to prairie dogs at 4-H Center
Ouray County will control the prairie dog population at the 4-H Event Center and Fairgrounds.Ouray County Manager Antonio Mendez said he has yet to de...
June 17, 2026
Gym members decry removal of free weights
Main, News
Gym members decry removal of free weights
The sudden removal of most of the free weights from the fitness center at the Ouray Hot Springs Pool has angered members who say the city eliminated o...
June 17, 2026
News
Town accepts grant to explore all-electric rules
The Ridgway Town Council has decided it’s willing to take a chance on a grant-funded public process in pursuit of an all-electric building code for ne...
June 17, 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
News
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
News
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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