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Covid
County won’t pursue ratings program for now
By Liz Teitz 
December 24, 2020
A program touted by the governor and modeled on Mesa County’s efforts to allow larger capacity in local businesses following COVID-19 protocols won’t be implemented in Ouray County due to feasibility ...
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Renovation proposed for historic bank building
By Erin McIntyre 
December 17, 2020
The historic building known for its cameo in True Grit as the undertaker’s business could become a new eatery, wine bar and hotel if the Ridgway Planning Commission approves an application from develo...
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Fire destroys consignment shop
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Fire destroys consignment shop
By Mike Wiggins 
December 17, 2020
The first call in the dead of night from the Ridgway marshal didn’t rouse Sally Jo Ocasio. It wasn’t until a little later — still hours before dawn Wednesday — that she answered another call, this tim...
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Covid
Body cameras not qualified for virus aid reimbursement
By Carolina Brown 
December 17, 2020
Editor's note: This story was updated Friday, Dec. 18 to correct a reporting error. The original story erroneously reported the amount of money left to spend in CARES Act funds. The county has already...
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School sails through first quarantine
By Carolina Brown 
December 17, 2020
Ouray School sailed through its first quarantine and all students and staff returned to school on Monday with no reports of illness. Superintendent Tod Lokey said 27 students and five staff members, i...
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WINTER WONDERLAND
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WINTER WONDERLAND
By News Staff 
December 17, 2020
Ouray photographer Mike Boruta captured this wintry scene from above with his drone on Dec. 11. Mt. Abram is shrouded in clouds in the distance while the Ouray Hot Springs Pool shines like a gem from ...
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Panel pushes $15M elementary renovation
By Carolina Brown 
December 17, 2020
The Ridgway School District is forging ahead with plans for a $15 million overhaul of the elementary building despite not having clear direction that voters would support the project, as a survey mean...
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Covid
Vaccine a gift for new year?
By Liz Teitz 
December 17, 2020
Ouray County could receive its first 100 doses of the COVID-19 vaccine by the end of December, Public Health Director Tanner Kingery said. The first vaccines were distributed and administered this wee...
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Virus hits church
Covid
Virus hits church
By Liz Teitz 
December 17, 2020
Father Nat Foshage typically spends Sunday morning preparing for mass, waiting to welcome parishioners into St. Daniel the Prophet Catholic Church in Ouray. Instead, spent morning at Montrose Memorial...
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AROUND THE REGION
By News Staff 
December 17, 2020
GUNNISON Despite public pushback, leaders in the City of Gunnison approved two new pot shops Tuesday. While Oty Council opted to approve licenses for the retail marijuana establishments, some council ...
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Council selects new member
By Erin McIntyre 
December 17, 2020
The Ridgway Town Council unanimously chose Angela Ferrelli last week to fill the seat on the council vacated by Tessa Cheek in November. Five candidates had written letters to the town expressing inte...
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Commissioners concerned about new events center impacts on CR1
By Carolina Brown 
December 17, 2020
Ouray County commissioners last week denied a request to sign a state highway access permit application that would help provide access to a proposed events center in Montrose County, saying they want ...
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Covid
COVID-19 outbreak identified at Ouray church
By News Staff 
December 11, 2020
Ouray County announced a COVID-19 outbreak tied to St. Daniel’s Catholic Church in Ouray.  There have been two confirmed cases investigated and classified as an outbreak, Public Health Director Tanner...
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‘We want to finish what we started’
Covid
‘We want to finish what we started’
By Lizteitz 
December 10, 2020
When the Colorado National Guard first dispatched two members to Ouray County to help respond to the COVID-19 pandemic this spring, they found resources and plans for next steps in short supply. Testi...
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County rejects retail marijuana store
By Carolina Brown 
December 10, 2020
Ouray County commissioners denied an application for a retail marijuana store in Colona on Tuesday after more than two hours of discussion and are now tasking staff with looking into a legal way to pu...
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Community fund offers a lifeline
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Community fund offers a lifeline
By Lizteitz 
December 10, 2020
When the Ouray County Response Fund launched in March, Mony Garriga helped hang up signs advertising it. She posted one near the firehouse in Ridgway, and another in Ouray, encouraging people to donat...
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County adopts 2021 budget
By Carolina Brown 
December 10, 2020
Ouray County commissioners approved a nearly $15 million budget for 2021 on Tuesday, including funding for a full-time public information position to help promote the county. The county will advertise...
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Covid
City to help fund virtual Ice Fest
By Mike Wiggins 
December 10, 2020
The city of Ouray will pitch in $20,000 to help cover the costs of livestreaming the Ouray Ice Festival next month and producing a highlight film that will be distributed after the four-day event. Cit...
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Covid
Third mass testing set for next week
By Mike Wiggins 
December 10, 2020
Ouray County public health officials are preparing to conduct a third COVID-19 mass testing event, and this time they say they’ll be better prepared for what’s expected to be another heavy turnout. Th...
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Skijoring? Yes. Spectators? Neigh.
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Skijoring? Yes. Spectators? Neigh.
By Carolina Brown 
December 10, 2020
Ridgway’s popular winter competition combining snow sports with horseback riding will be allowed to happen in January, but like other sports during the pandemic, the audience will be limited. Ouray Co...
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Board makes offer on top job
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On same day commissioners pick Peace Corps director, interim manager resigns
By Lia Salvatierra lia@ouraynews.com 
October 22, 2025
Ouray County’s new county manager will travel from Santiago de Queretaro, Mexico, for the job, if he accepts the position. Ouray County commissioners unanimously voted Tuesday to offer the county’s to...
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Federal shutdown threatens food assistance program
By By Lia Salvatierra and Erin McIntyre lia@ouraynews.com erin@ouraynews.com 
October 22, 2025
Food assistance for low-income residents in Ouray County will likely be cut off at the end of the month due to the federal government shutdown, leaving an estimated 170 households with less money and ...
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Woman’s body found in mine shaft
By Erin McIntyre erin@ouraynews.com 
October 22, 2025
A Ridgway woman who was reported missing Monday night was found dead in a deep, water-filled mine shaft on Red Mountain Pass. Rescuers found Jennifer Nelson, 54, early Tuesday morning after accidental...
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City OKs purchase of new police vehicles
Interim police chief sought five hybrid SUVs to replace aging fleet; council authorizes three
By Mike Wiggins and Deb Hurley Brobst mike@ouraynews.com 
October 22, 2025
The Ouray City Council approved the purchase of three new police vehicles Monday night, allowing the police department to start rotating in new patrol cars for an aging fleet that hasn’t been replaced...
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