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A warm, dry November gives way to winter
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A warm, dry November gives way to winter
By Karen Risch 
November 29, 2023
Meteorological winter begins tomorrow. Never mind that it’s felt like winter the last couple of weeks. Nighttime temperatures recently descended into single digits. Snow lingers on the ground, coverin...
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2023 started cold and wet. It’s ending frighteningly dry
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2023 started cold and wet. It’s ending frighteningly dry
October 25, 2023
The year 2023 may be remembered for weather and climate whiplash. In Ouray, the first six months were cold, gray and abnormally wet. As the 10th month closes, the city is on track to end the year in d...
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Nucla’s fascinating history goes beyond nuclear energy
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Nucla’s fascinating history goes beyond nuclear energy
October 18, 2023
What is in a name? If you have assumed that the West End town of Nucla was named for its role in nuclear energy, think again. The community’s name was from the founders’ dream of a cooperative communi...
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Monsoon was MIA this year. What’s in store next?
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Monsoon was MIA this year. What’s in store next?
By Karen Risch 
September 27, 2023
This year's minimal monsoon made a couple of short appearances this month, but overall just 0.97 inches of rain fell, 48% of the new normal, 2.04 inches. These recent storms sparked dry lightning and ...
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Birds of Ouray County: The remarkable vision of birds
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Birds of Ouray County: The remarkable vision of birds
By Sue Hirshman 
September 20, 2023
On average, birds can see Two or three times more Sharply than humans – David Allen Sibley I always wondered why birds always seem to notice me before I see them. I would be birding and just when I sp...
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Dry, hot summer gives way to fall’s bounty
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Dry, hot summer gives way to fall’s bounty
By Karen Risch 
August 30, 2023
As you read this, the first day of meteorological autumn arrives Friday, Sept. 1. Not that the weather will change drastically, but these last few cool mornings and evenings have certainly felt differ...
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From the publisher: Bear with us during this bumpy transition
By Erin McIntyre 
August 16, 2023
Readers, we owe you an apology. We knew the transition to a new website and a change in our e-edition delivery system and format might be a little bumpy. But I promise we did not know it would be so r...
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Ouray Miners’ Hospital: A dream becomes reality
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Ouray Miners’ Hospital: A dream becomes reality
By Carolyn Snowbarger 
August 9, 2023
During the last half of the 19th century, prospectors found gold, silver, copper, lead and zinc in the northern San Juan Mountains. The news spread quickly, and thousands more came to this region. How...
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OURAY COUNTY LOOKING BACK
July 12, 2023
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OURAY COUNTY LOOKING BACK
July 5, 2023
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OURAY COUNTY LOOKING BACK
June 28, 2023
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The most elegant wildflower: Western Red Columbine
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The most elegant wildflower: Western Red Columbine
June 28, 2023
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OURAY COUNTY LOOKING BACK
By News Staff 
June 28, 2023
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OURAY COUNTY LOOKING BACK
June 21, 2023
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Nice to meet you, Ouray County. Let’s get to work
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Nice to meet you, Ouray County. Let’s get to work
June 21, 2023
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OURAY COUNTY LOOKING BACK
By News Staff 
June 21, 2023
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Nice to meet you, Ouray County. Let’s get to work
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Nice to meet you, Ouray County. Let’s get to work
By Daniel Schmidt 
June 21, 2023
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OURAY COUNTY LOOKING BACK
June 14, 2023
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OURAY COUNTY LOOKING BACK
By News Staff 
June 14, 2023
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A time when jail in Ouray meant a death sentence
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A time when jail in Ouray meant a death sentence
June 7, 2023
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CARL’S VILLAGE
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CARL’S VILLAGE
By Erin McIntyre 
November 29, 2023
From the recliner in front of his living room picture window, Carl Dismant sees the wild turkeys strutting across his yard and visitors coming up the sidewalk. He's set a timer to make sure he wakes u...
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Canine respiratory illness hits county
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Canine respiratory illness hits county
By Daniel Schmidt daniel@ouraynews.com 
November 29, 2023
State recommends owners update vaccines, limit commingling Luke’s symptoms began innocuously in early October with a runny nose and cough, two weeks after Gretchen McArthur returned from her trip to C...
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Ice Park pushing for more members
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Ice Park pushing for more members
By Mike Wiggins mike@ouraynews.com 
November 29, 2023
Rather than charging for public access, operators seek voluntary support from climbers For 30 years, the Ouray Ice Park has anchored the winter economy in Ouray, extending a financial lifeline during ...
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Ouray rebrands, unveils new logos
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Ouray rebrands, unveils new logos
By Mike Wiggins mike@ouraynews.com 
November 29, 2023
City to pay Denver graphic design firm up to $30K for work; sales tax drops in September The city of Ouray will roll out a series of new logos in the coming months as part of a rebranding effort, atta...
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Calendar & Events
Calendar & Events
November 29, 2023
CALENDAR & EVENTS THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 30 NOEL NIGHT: Winter parade and "Jingle Mingle" event, 5-9 p.m., downtown Ridgway. Hosted by the Ridgway Area Chamber of Commerce. LITERARY EVENT: Literary Living...
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