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...

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...

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...

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...

The Ouray City Council got its first glimpse of the draft 2027 budget last week, a plan that projects little or no growth in city revenue. The budget doesn’t include pay raises for staff, paving proje...

Compiled from the files of The Ouray County Herald, The Ridgway Sun, and The Ouray County Plaindealer 60 Years Ago October 6, 1966 Five young Denver toughs appeared in court Monday in Ouray. The boys,...

The Ouray City Council is looking for community feedback about whether to continue Fourth of July fireworks or to provide alternative entertainment that evening. The city is asking for input on firewo...

Ridgway officials are moving toward incorporating a long-term vision for the town’s water supply into its master plan under a state law requiring increased water planning from local governments. Prepa...

Ouray County commissioners want the city of Ouray to pay its share for administrative costs associated with the sheriff’s office taking over policing services, if the deal is finalized. At a budget wo...

Friday, October 9 Ridgway Farmers Market, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. in Hartwell Park. Free train rides at the Ridgway Railroad Museum, 200 N. Railroad St. 10 a.m.– 2 p.m. Music Bingo, free to play, doors open at...

Federal legislation to transfer ownership of Crystal Reservoir to the city of Ouray cleared the U.S. Senate this week, sending the bill to the House of Representatives as the clock winds down for Cong...

Department by department, piece by piece, Ouray County commissioners worked toward cutting $1.5 million from the county’s draft budget at all-day budget sessions Sept. 23 and 29. Commissioners set a 1...

Each weekday, the Ouray Police Department’s sole full-time employee hops in an unmarked black and white SUV for the 15-minute commute from his home in Ridgway to his job in Ouray. Sgt. Matt Troxell ba...

Ouray County’s proposed sales tax hike to fund future disaster relief would take more out of residents’ and visitors’ pockets to provide a substantially less plush fiscal cushion than other Colorado l...

A large bear broke into Full Tilt restaurant and was found the morning of Sept. 23. Those passing by the restaurant at 515 Main St. filmed the confused-looking bear standing tall and looking out the f...

The city of Ouray has taken the first step toward seeking a legal remedy for its troubled wastewater treatment plant, filing notices of claims with four contractors who designed, built and provided se...