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County inks ‘no call’ water agreement
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County inks ‘no call’ water agreement
By Carolina Brown 
November 24, 2021
Ouray County commissioners unanimously approved a no-call water agreement with the Uncompahgre Valley Water Users Association at their meeting Tuesday, putting to rest some fears associated with the c...
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Mine lays off dozens
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Mine lays off dozens
By Erin McIntyre 
November 24, 2021
Ouray Silver Mines laid off roughly one-third of its employees this week, after problems with rockfall forced managers to take a step back from production. On Nov. 13, mine CEO Brian Briggs decided to...
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LET THERE BE DARK
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LET THERE BE DARK
By Carolina Brown And Erin Mcintyre 
November 24, 2021
Ouray County now has not only one, but two places recognized for their top stargazing potential and dedication to preserving the night sky. Top of the Pines open space preserve received the stamp of a...
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Ouray extends housing stipend for manager
By Liz Teitz 
November 24, 2021
The Ouray City Council voted last week to extend City Administrator Silas Clarke’s monthly housing assistance payment for the next year after Clarke said he hasn’t been able to purchase a home in the ...
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SMPA aiming to finish project by Memorial Day
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SMPA aiming to finish project by Memorial Day
By Mike Wiggins 
November 24, 2021
San Miguel Power Association officials say they hope to finish clearing trees around the utility company’s power line over Red Mountain Pass before Memorial Day weekend, though they acknowledged weath...
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Covid
County reports sixth COVID-positive death
By Liz Teitz 
November 24, 2021
A Ouray County man in his 60s died Nov. 12 at Montrose Regional Health after testing positive for COVID-19, Emergency Manager Glenn Boyd announced Thursday. The man tested positive on Oct. 21 and was ...
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Top of the Pines receives dark sky designation
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Top of the Pines receives dark sky designation
By News Staff 
November 23, 2021
Ouray County has another destination recognized for top stargazing potential and a dedication to preserving the night sky. Top of the Pines open space preserve received the stamp of approval from the ...
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Covid
County reports sixth COVID-positive death
By News Staff 
November 18, 2021
A Ouray County man in his 60s died Nov. 12 at Montrose Regional Health after testing positive for COVID-19, Emergency Manager Glenn Boyd announced Thursday.  The man tested positive on Oct. 21 and was...
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CALENDAR & EVENTS
By News Staff 
November 18, 2021
ART SHOW: Ouray County Community Art Show at the Ridgway Library during normal hours. Nov. 12 through Jan. 12. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS: Every Friday and Saturday morning at 9 and every Tuesday and Wednes...
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County asks water board to delay filing aimed at protecting stream flows
By Heather Sackett 
November 18, 2021
Ouray County is asking the state water board to delay a water court filing designed to protect stream flows so it can try to resolve issues in a separate but related water court case. In July, the Col...
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Familiar, new faces join Ouray School Board
By Carolina Brown 
November 18, 2021
Ouray School District's board swore in two members this week, including its current board president, Sandra Kern. Kern will serve another four-year term on the board, adding to her long tenure as a bo...
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BIG SHOTS FOR THE LITTLE ONES
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BIG SHOTS FOR THE LITTLE ONES
By Liz Teitz 
November 18, 2021
Sam Hersh tapped his toes on the floor, bouncing his leg as he watched paramedic Ariel Cochrane prepare a syringe. He selected a black Band-Aid covered in starry constellations, and told her about hi...
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POLICE LOG
By Ouray Police 
November 18, 2021
The following is an excerpt of cases handled by the Ouray Police Department from Nov. 9-15: NOV. 9 Officer responded to the 400 block of Main Street for a parking problem. Officer responded to the 300...
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Ridgway: River has rights
By Erin McIntyre 
November 18, 2021
Ridgway is the latest town to join the "rights of nature" movement, with the council's adoption of a resolution declaring the Uncompahgre River has its own legal rights. Earth Law Center Director Gran...
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AROUND THE REGION
By News Staff 
November 18, 2021
GUNNISON A Gunnison judge on Tuesday denied a request by three parents and a community member to block the Gunnison Watershed School District’s mask mandate through a temporary restraining order. Judg...
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County nears end of budget talks
By Carolina Brown 
November 18, 2021
Ouray County commissioners will hold a work session the day before Thanksgiving to discuss 2022 goals, scheduled at the end of the commission's second round of discussions over budget talks last week....
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After 50 years, the end of an era
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After 50 years, the end of an era
By Liz Teitz 
November 18, 2021
As a kid, Lora Slawitschka loved hanging off the second floor balcony at the Ouray Chalet Inn, playing in the flumes around the motel and darting through the parking lot, occasionally scaring incomin...
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POLICE LOG
By Ouray Sheriff 
November 18, 2021
The following is an excerpt of cases handled by the Ouray County Sheriff's Office from Nov. 1-14: NOV. 1 Deputy assisted the Olathe Police Department in locating a suicidal subject in Ouray County. De...
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With tourism reaching new heights, city seeks opinions on managing the growth
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With tourism reaching new heights, city seeks opinions on managing the growth
By Mike Wiggins 
November 18, 2021
Coming off back-to-back years of record visitation that taxed the backcountry, strained infrastructure and left overworked, understaffed businesses desperate for a break, the city of Ouray wants to he...
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CALENDAR & EVENTS
By News Staff 
November 11, 2021
ART SHOW: Ouray County Community Art Show at the Ridgway Library during normal hours. Nov. 12 through Jan. 12. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS: Every Friday and Saturday morning at 9 and every Tuesday and Wednes...
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After hiatus, a rally for high school baseball in Ridgway
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After hiatus, a rally for high school baseball in Ridgway
Sporting nearly 30-year-old jerseys, pilot junior varsity team takes field, aims for long-term viability through fundraising
By Lia Salvatierra lia@ouraynews.com 
April 15, 2026
Editor's note: This story has been updated to reflect when Ridgway School District last had a baseball team, given updated information provided by Ouray County Baseball after the story was published. ...
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Zero-waste policy draws public fire
Council tables proposal for compostable, recyclable materials over concerns from business owners, community groups
By Lia Salvatierra lia@ouraynews.com 
April 15, 2026
Ridgway town councilors tabled a draft “zero-waste” policy for events on town property after public backlash about how the rules would impact business owners and community groups. The proposal discuss...
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Administrator sought info backing chief decision
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Administrator sought info backing chief decision
Records: Officers concerned about training
By Mike Wiggins mike@ouraynews.com 
April 15, 2026
Ouray City Administrator Michelle Metteer sought input from neighboring law enforcement agencies about how they conduct background checks — after she decided not to hire Daric Harvey as the permanent ...
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Track and field returns to Grand Junction
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Track and field returns to Grand Junction
April 15, 2026
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County renews water lease for fourth year
By LIA SALVATIERRA 
April 15, 2026
Ouray County commissioners signed off on an agreement Tuesday to lease and help pay for backup water to support the county’s irrigators for a fourth year. The lease secures a 2021 no-call agreement be...
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