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No. 9 top story of 2020 : Protests reach Ouray County
By Liz Teitz 
December 29, 2020
As marches and protests for racial justice were held in cities around the country this summer, local students organized events attended by several hundred people in Ouray and Ridgway. Ouray School gra...
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No. 10 top story of 2020: Drought grips Ouray County
By Erin McIntyre 
December 29, 2020
Ouray County endured severe drought conditions in 2020, after a record water year in which officials were worried about flooding. Drought gripped southwestern Colorado and Ouray County was one of 4o c...
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No. 7 top story of 2020 : Voters elect Dems to board
By Mike Wiggins 
December 29, 2020
Ouray County voters in November elected two Democrats to the Board of County Commissioners and passed a pair of property tax measures. In races marked by an unusually high amount of negative campaign ...
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Covid
County announces six new COVID-19 cases
By Liz Teitz 
December 28, 2020
Six Ouray County residents have tested positive for coronavirus in the last week, bringing the county's total to 154 cases, Emergency Manager Glenn Boyd said Monday.  Boyd said there is no indication ...
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Second outbreak reported at Ouray Silver Mines
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Second outbreak reported at Ouray Silver Mines
By Liz Teitz 
December 24, 2020
Editor's note: This story has been updated with  more information about the outbreak A second COVID-19 outbreak has been identified at the Ouray Silver Mines, where the company’s top executive estimat...
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Fiber project reaches milestone
By Carolina Brown 
December 24, 2020
One year after the start of a project to bring high-speed internet from Montrose over Log Hill and into Ouray, the project has reached a major milestone – active fiber internet in Ridgway. Ouray Count...
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SHOT OF HOPE
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SHOT OF HOPE
By Lizteitz 
December 24, 2020
After months of anticipation, Ouray County paramedics received the first COVID-19 vaccines in the county Wednesday, the first step toward a long-awaited return to normalcy. Kim Mitchell, Ouray County ...
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Skiers killed in avalanche near Silverton
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Skiers killed in avalanche near Silverton
By Mike Wiggins 
December 24, 2020
Avalanche forecasters are urging people heading into the backcountry to use extreme caution and pay attention to forecasts after two experienced backcountry skiers from Durango were killed in an avala...
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City to tweak rules, allow more sewer taps
By Mike Wiggins 
December 24, 2020
The city of Ouray is expected to amend its rules on issuing sewer taps in a way that would potentially allow multi-family housing and commercial development to come online. During a Monday morning wor...
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In a year of cancellations, Santa and his helpers carry on
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In a year of cancellations, Santa and his helpers carry on
By Lizteitz 
December 24, 2020
On Christmas Eve, five of Santa’s helpers will don their red velvet suits and adjust their long, fake white beards, smoothing out the tangles before pulling on their hats. Outside the Elks Lodge in O...
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AROUND THE REGION
By News Staff 
December 24, 2020
GUNNISON Nurses, doctors and other critical health care workers charged with treating COVID-19 patients were among the first in Gunnison County to receive the new COVID-19 vaccine this week. A shipmen...
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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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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
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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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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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