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Nonprofit group secures grant to protect lands from wildfire
By News Staff 
July 10, 2019
WESTERN COLORADO The Colorado West Land Trust has received a grant to develop a stewardship program aimed at educating and equipping private landowners in southwest Colorado with resources to protect ...
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Off-roaders stuck in neutral
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Off-roaders stuck in neutral
By Mike Wiggins 
July 10, 2019
The patch of ground sandwiched between the two sets of motel rooms at Twin Peaks Lodge and Hot Springs should be vacant. It was Fourth of July weekend — the apex of tourist season – when thousands ja...
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Health officials warn: Ticks thrive in wet weather
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Health officials warn: Ticks thrive in wet weather
By News Staff 
July 10, 2019
The abundant spring moisture and increased snowpack in the high country has benefits – such as forecasts for full reservoirs – but also has created some challenges like flooding, monstrous snow drifts...
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Acoustic Eidolon plays Saturday
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Acoustic Eidolon plays Saturday
By News Staff 
July 10, 2019
Music lovers will have a chance to hear the rare sounds of a guitjo in a performance from “new acoustic” musicians Joe Scott and Hannah Alkire of Acoustic Eidolon on Saturday. Scott’s one-of-a-kind in...
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Mechanical failure causes head-on crash on US 550
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Mechanical failure causes head-on crash on US 550
By News Staff 
July 10, 2019
A three-car accident on U.S. Highway 550 between Ridgway and Ouray that sent three people to the hospital on July 5 was triggered by a mechanical failure of one of the vehicles, according to the Color...
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Commission compromises on proposed wildfire rules
By News Staff 
July 10, 2019
OURAY COUNTY Planning commission members are still ironing out details on proposed wildfire mitigation regulations to refer to the county, and those with opposing opinions are making compromises in or...
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Gone, but utility bills not forgotten
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Gone, but utility bills not forgotten
By News Staff 
July 10, 2019
CITY OF OURAY Lillian McMurrin worked hard to make sure her mother was as comfortable as possible in retirement, helping her purchase a mobile home on the banks of the Uncompahgre River to secure her ...
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County seeks $16K for brick renovation
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County seeks $16K for brick renovation
By News Staff 
July 8, 2019
OURAY COUNTY Brick by 130-year-old brick, the paint and grime are being stripped away, the facade restored to its original appearance. The damp conditions and musty smell in the basement, triggered by...
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Wildfire mitgation outreach planned
By News Staff 
July 8, 2019
OURAY COUNTY The Ouray County Planning Commission is working to solidify a schedule of documentary showings and an educational presentation to market the need for wildfire mitigation regulations updat...
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Council pitches affordable housing tax
By News Staff 
July 8, 2019
CITY OF OURAY Ouray Mayor Pam Larson on Monday floated a proposal to ask city residents in November to approve a tax on short-term rentals to help pay for affordable housing. Larson opened a scheduled...
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BLM seeks public comment on sheep grazing permits
By News Staff 
July 8, 2019
WESTERN COLORADO The Bureau of Land Management Gunnison Field Office is seeking public comment on its draft environmental impact statement for domestic sheep grazing permit renewals in Ouray County an...
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OURAY POLICE
By News Staff 
July 8, 2019
The following is an excerpt of cases the Ouray Police Department responded to from June 24 to June 30, 2019. June 24 Officer responded to the 300 Block of Sixth Avenue for a citizen assist. Officer re...
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Feds sue railroad for 416 Fire costs
By News Staff 
July 8, 2019
WESTERN COLORADO The federal government has filed suit against the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad Company and its owner and operator for damages caused by the 416 Fire, which they claim was...
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WESTERN SLOPE NEWS BRIEFS
By News Staff 
July 8, 2019
SILVERTON - An EPA assessment released last week found little risk to human health from mining sites in the Bonita Peak Mining District Superfund Site. But the agency's human health risk assessment di...
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Housing committee to launch website, provide information
By News Staff 
July 8, 2019
OURAY COUNTY The Ouray County Housing Committee is planning to launch a website to help steer people in the right direction when they’re looking for housing in the area. At a meeting June 26, members ...
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Locals comment on forest plan
By News Staff 
July 8, 2019
OURAY COUNTY Local conservationists are weighing in on the U.S. Forest Service’s proposed revisions to the Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forest’s management plan. The preliminary feedb...
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Filming planned for ranch
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Filming planned for ranch
By Erin McIntyre 
July 8, 2019
  A 259-acre ranch near Ridgway is the new home of a shooting location for the world’s largest Christian TV network, which chose the location partially for its seclusion and the beauty of the San Juan...
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Stop us if you’ve heard this one before. A horse walks into a bar …
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Stop us if you’ve heard this one before. A horse walks into a bar …
By News Staff 
July 8, 2019
The long-legged guest strode up to the building's entrance, then hesitated. He's accustomed to being the center of attention, with his dark hair and large, gentle eyes. He's especially popular with th...
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Council considers sewer plant options
By News Staff 
July 8, 2019
CITY OF OURAY When it comes to deciding how to replace the city of Ouray’s aging, nearing-capacity sewage treatment system, the City Council doesn’t yet know what it wants. It does, however, know what...
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CPW hires manager
By News Staff 
July 8, 2019
WESTERN COLORADO Cory Chick, a longtime employee of Colorado Parks and Wildlife has been named as the new regional manager for the agency’s Southwest Region. Chick’s experience with CPW is varied and ...
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New county manager seeks to lead with heart
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New county manager seeks to lead with heart
After careers in big cities and large governments, Antonio Mendez is shifting his perspective
By Lia Salvatierra lia@ouraynews.com 
February 4, 2026
Ouray County is unlike most places Antonio Mendez has lived or worked before, and Mendez brings experience unlike the county has seen in two decades, or possibly ever. Ouray County’s new manager grew ...
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City leader pulls police from patrol duty
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City leader pulls police from patrol duty
Administrator cites concerns about training, liability; sheriff's office assumes full control of services in Ouray
By Mike Wiggins mike@ouraynews.com 
February 4, 2026
Ouray City Administrator Michelle Metteer has pulled the police department’s two remaining officers off of patrol duty and reassigned them to administrative tasks, citing concerns about liability and ...
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County considers asking voters for tax hike in November
Staff to research potential funding measures for EMS, road and bridge; sheriff won't seek question this fall
By Lia Salvatierra lia@ouraynews.com 
February 4, 2026
Ouray County leaders want to research and poll the public’s appetite for asking voters for more tax revenue, to raise additional money for the county’s Emergency Medical Services and the Road and Brid...
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Ridgway gets initial OK for $1.34M grant
By Lia Salvatierra lia@ouraynews.com 
February 4, 2026
Ridgway has received initial approval for a $1.34 million grant to help it explore an all-electric building code for new construction and help electrify municipal operations, to lower its carbon footp...
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Good for you! Uncompahgre STEAM Fair
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Good for you! Uncompahgre STEAM Fair
February 4, 2026
The “Good For You!” page is a place for reader-submitted photos illustrating community, celebrations and more. Want to submit a photo for publication? Here are some guidelines for submissions: - This ...
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