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Parents praise quarantine learning
By Carolina Brown 
February 4, 2021
Ridgway parents are pleased with the way the district has handled recent quarantines, including one involving the whole sixth grade class. Transitions to virtual learning went smoothly, communication ...
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Interim road boss contract extended
By Carolina Brown 
February 4, 2021
A contract with the county’s interim road and bridge superintendent has been extended and the search continues for a permanent hire after a “wrinkle in the recruitment process,” Board of County Commis...
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Organizers hail success of virtual Ice Festival
By Mike Wiggins 
February 4, 2021
In the short-term, the pandemic was viewed as a major spoiler for this year’s Ouray Ice Festival, a buzzkill for an event thriving on throngs of people piling into the Uncompahgre Gorge to cheer on th...
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AROUND THE REGION
By News Staff 
February 4, 2021
GUNNISON Millions of dollars, thousands of cattle and ranches converted to development — these would be among the costs in the Gunnison Valley should drought prompt water restrictions under the Colora...
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Ridgway Elementary class quarantined after positive staff test
By Liz Teitz 
January 29, 2021
A third grade class at Ridgway Elementary School has been instructed to quarantine for the next week after being exposed to a staff member who tested positive for COVID-19.  Superintendent Susan Lacy ...
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Teachers and 65-to-69-year-olds to be vaccinated in February
By Liz Teitz 
January 29, 2021
Coloradans over 65, educators and childcare workers can begin receiving COVID-19 vaccines Feb. 8, under a new phased approach announced by Gov. Jared Polis Friday.  Vaccines are currently only availab...
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Ouray quarantines three grades after three positive staff tests
By Liz Teitz 
January 28, 2021
Note: This story has been updated with more information. Three Ouray School grades are in quarantine and high school students were temporarily moved to remote learning after staff members tested posit...
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Mountain Rescue elects new leadership
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Mountain Rescue elects new leadership
By Carolina Brown 
January 28, 2021
For the first time since 2014, the Ouray Mountain Rescue Team has elected two new leaders to guide the nonprofit organization. Ruth Stewart, a paramedic for Ouray County, now serves as captain and Pa...
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Commissioners to call off joint policy meetings
By Liz Teitz And Carolina Brown 
January 28, 2021
After months of semi-weekly meetings with city and town officials, Ouray County commissioners are planning to discontinue the recurring joint policy group meetings. Newly elected Commissioners Jake Ni...
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New bus driver hired after five-month search
By Carolina Brown 
January 28, 2021
After a five-month search, the Ouray School District has a new bus driver/custodian, relieving a burden on administrators who have had to fill the role along with their regular jobs with the district....
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Lack of compliance triggers water notice
By Erin McIntyre 
January 28, 2021
A required notice sent to the city of Ouray’s roughly 800 water customers about possible sources of contamination triggered panic and more questions from some residents on Wednesday. But there’s nothi...
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County stops testing asymptomatic people
By Liz Teitz 
January 28, 2021
Ouray County has suspended COVID-19 testing for people without symptoms after an announcement from the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment about disconthe use of Curative tests. The U...
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Vaccine delays continue
By Liz Teitz 
January 28, 2021
Ouray County residents tired of waiting for COVID-19 vaccines are driving to other counties to get their shots as the state’s small supply to the Public Health Agency continues to slow vaccination eff...
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THE VIA FERRATA’S RAPID ASCENSION
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THE VIA FERRATA’S RAPID ASCENSION
By Mike Wiggins 
January 28, 2021
When a line began to form on summer weekends as the day’s first light peeked over the top of the Amphitheater and spilled into the Uncompahgre Gorge — that’s when the operators of the Ouray Via Ferrat...
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City issues notice about possible water contamination sources
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City issues notice about possible water contamination sources
By News Staff 
January 27, 2021
A required notice to Ouray water customers about possible sources of contamination triggered panic and more questions from some residents on Wednesday. But there’s nothing to panic about. There is no ...
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NEWS BRIEFS
By News Staff 
January 21, 2021
Dems ask for Boebert investigation The Ouray County Democratic Party chairman has joined the ranks of those asking for an investigation into Rep. Lauren Boebert’s involvement in the riots at the U.S. ...
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Slow deliveries hamper rollout
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Slow deliveries hamper rollout
By Liz Teitz 
January 21, 2021
Editor's note: We have new information at the bottom of this story about additional vaccine availability. A closed road and a detour couldn’t stop Beth Edwards of Ouray from getting her first COVID-19...
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Ridgway couples recognized for charity
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Ridgway couples recognized for charity
By Carolina Brown 
January 21, 2021
When the pandemic reached Ouray County back in March, two Ridgway couples couldn’t stop thinking about how hard the impacts would hit their neighbors. Would they have enough to eat? Would they have en...
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Ridgway faces increased water treatment costs
By Mike Wiggins 
January 21, 2021
The town of Ridgway’s plan to change how it treats its domestic water supply has hit a potential snag, with new cost estimates coming in significantly higher than the town was originally told. Town of...
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Sheriff works to repair office image
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Sheriff works to repair office image
By Carolina Brown 
January 21, 2021
When Sheriff Justin Perry first took office in July he found citizens rated the sheriff’s office with a low amount of credibility and integrity and once he got to work he clearly saw why: a policy man...
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Town to sue MTN Lodge owners
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Town to sue MTN Lodge owners
Council votes unanimously to pursue legal action over enforcing land use code, long-term housing at hotel
By LIA SALVATIERRA 
March 27, 2026
The town of Ridgway is suing the owners of MTN Lodge, demanding they continue to pay lodging taxes while using their hotel as workforce housing over the next four years. The lawsuit comes after months...
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Ridgway council candidates discuss issues at forum
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Ridgway council candidates discuss issues at forum
Mihelarakis, Clark focus on sustainability, economy
By Lia Salvatierra lia@ouraynews.com 
March 25, 2026
Seasoned insights squared off with fresh perspective during an election forum last week as both of Ridgway’s mayoral candidates answered questions centered on their approaches to sustainability and fo...
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Sergeant slams city leaders
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Sergeant slams city leaders
Troxell claims council, administrator mishandled police department; sheriff offers to hire, train officers
By Mike Wiggins mike@ouraynews.com 
March 25, 2026
The lone remaining sworn officer in the Ouray Police Department criticized city leaders Tuesday for their management of the latest round of turmoil within the department, claiming City Administrator M...
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Views vary on electric building code, other issues
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Views vary on electric building code, other issues
By Mike Wiggins mike@ouraynews.com 
March 25, 2026
Ridgway Town Council candidates split last week over whether they support the potential adoption of an all-electric building code for new development in town, one of several hot topics at a candidate ...
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City’s cost for police services climbing
County OKs amendment boosting reimbursement rate
By By Lia Salvatierra and Mike Wiggins lia@ouraynews.com mike@ouraynews.com 
March 25, 2026
The city of Ouray's tab for having Ouray County provide law enforcement services is growing. Ouray County commissioners on Tuesday approved an amendment to an intergovernmental agreement that will rai...
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