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Mobile home park sale talks stall
Unable to agree on purchase price, Swiss Village residents seek help from city
By Mike Wiggins mike@ouraynews.com 
November 20, 2024
The residents of Swiss Village Mobile Home Park in Ouray have reached a stalemate in their effort to buy the land underneath their homes, potentially casting doubt on the future of the park. Swiss Vil...
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Finalists make pitch for top job
Ouray council could offer administrator post to one of three candidates on Nov. 27
By Mike Wiggins mike@ouraynews.com 
November 20, 2024
The elevator pitches are done. The jam-covered brie, crackers, fruit and brownies left over from the community reception were eaten up. The 8 a.m. interviews are finished. All that’s left is a decisio...
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County attorney retains high performance scores
By Lia Salvatierra lia@ouraynews.com 
November 20, 2024
Ouray County Attorney Leo Caselli received a near-perfect annual performance review score from county commissioners for the third year in a row, scoring 98 out of 100 points across 10 characteristics....
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Vacation rental owners push back on proposed ADU rule changes
By Lia Salvatierra lia@ouraynews.com 
November 20, 2024
A plan to keep accessory dwelling units from being used for short-term rentals in Ridgway has prompted objections from some short-term rental license holders who claim they can't otherwise afford to l...
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Town to consider pitching in on new down payment program
By Lia Salvatierra lia@ouraynews.com 
November 20, 2024
The town of Ridgway is considering supporting a new down payment assistance program that offers up to $100,000 in loans for homebuyers in the local workforce who earn at or below 150% of the area’s me...
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POLICE LOG
November 20, 2024
OURAY POLICE The following is an excerpt of cases handled by the Ouray Police Department from Nov. 12-18: Nov. 13 Officer returned a phone call in regards to a certified VIN inspection. Officer return...
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CITY OF OURAY BRIEFS
Police chief candidates narrowed
November 20, 2024
Police chief candidate field narrowed The number of candidates for the Ouray police chief job has been narrowed to six. Interim City Administrator Joe Coleman told city councilors Monday city staff an...
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OURAY COUNTY BRIEFS
County to address addressing problems
November 20, 2024
County to address addressing Ouray County leaders want to tackle the issue of confusing, duplicative or poorly posted property addresses that cause problems, including access for emergency services. D...
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Ouray administrator finalists make pitch to public, interview panels
By Mike Wiggins 
November 15, 2024
The three candidates for the Ouray city administrator job made their pitches Thursday and today for why they should be hired to fill the city’s top job. Daric Harvey, Michelle Metteer and Michael Rees...
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Two needs, one project
Ouray County is wrangling with dual affordable housing and child care crises. Waterview aims to make a dent in both
By Lia Salvatierra lia@ouraynews.com 
November 14, 2024
In a first for Ouray County — and maybe the country — the Waterview affordable housing development will attempt to solve two problems under one roof. The first of those problems is providing an afford...
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Finalists offer varied experience
Public can meet trio vying for top Ouray job tonight
By Mike Wiggins mike@ouraynews.com 
November 13, 2024
The three finalists for Ouray city administrator run the gamut in terms of their work experience. One is a career law enforcement officer. Another is a current administrator in a Colorado mountain tow...
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For reimagined pool bathhouse, all possibilities are on the table
Architect, residents begin thinking about design of new hot springs building
By Mike Wiggins mike@ouraynews.com 
November 13, 2024
A larger, brighter entryway. An overhauled locker room that doesn’t place the showers next to the toilets. More gym space. Those were just a few of the opinions Ouray County residents offered Monday w...
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Clerk to commissioners: Revamp meetings to increase efficiency
Recommended changes include concise BOCC comments, adopting consent agenda
By Lia Salvatierra lia@ouraynews.com 
November 13, 2024
Ouray County leaders will refine meeting processes for efficiency to benefit the public and county staff following a request from the county clerk and recorder. These meetings should be a friendly pro...
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Trial set for March in Ridgway sex assault case
By Mike Wiggins mike@ouraynews.com 
November 13, 2024
A judge has set a five-day trial in March for a Ridgway man accused of sexually assaulting a woman last year. Defense attorney Vince Felletter entered a not-guilty plea on behalf of 49-year-old Brian ...
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Judge orders sex assault suspect to be tried as adult
By Mike Wiggins mike@ouraynews.com 
November 13, 2024
A judge has ruled that a teenager accused of sexually assaulting a 17-year-old girl inside the home of the now-former Ouray police chief days before he turned 18 will be prosecuted as an adult. Sevent...
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County revises budget, boosts allocations to sheriff’s office
By Lia Salvatierra lia@ouraynews.com 
November 13, 2024
The majority of more than $379,400 in general fund expenditures added to the county's $23.8 million 2025 spending proposed in September is going toward the Ouray County Sheriff ’s Office. During a fir...
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NEWS BRIEFS
Grant award celebration planned
November 13, 2024
Grant award celebration planned The Ouray County Community Fund will be celebrating grants to 23 local nonprofits during an award ceremony at 5 p.m. Nov. 21 in the Decker Room at Space to Create, 675 ...
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Padgett sails to victory
Democrat commissioner bests Perkovich, elected for fourth time
By Lia Salvatierra lia@ouraynews.com 
November 6, 2024
Ouray County Commissioner Lynn Padgett easily won re-election Tuesday night, defeating Republican challenger Michael Perkovich to retain the District 1 seat. Padgett, a Democrat who touted her 12 year...
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Gravel operation plans crushed
County abandons idea to process 20K tons of material near subdivision after residents object
By Lia Salvatierra lia@ouraynews.com 
November 6, 2024
Editor's note: This story has been corrected to accurately name resident Curtis Cockrum and the comments made by Trisha Oakland. A proposed gravel crushing operation across from the Whispering Pines s...
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Administrator search narrows to 3
Candidates in Ouray next week for meet-and-greet, interviews
By Mike Wiggins mike@ouraynews.com 
November 6, 2024
The search for Ouray’s new city administrator has narrowed to three finalists who will be in town at the end of next week for a tour, interviews and a meet-and-greet with the community. City officials...
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Dispute over extended background check leads to Ouray police chief’s last day
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Dispute over extended background check leads to Ouray police chief’s last day
City administrator declines to make interim chief permanent
By Mike Wiggins 
December 17, 2025
Ouray Interim Police Chief Daric Harvey is leaving his job over his objections to City Administrator Michelle Metteer’s insistence that he undergo a second, more extensive background check to determin...
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Commissioners fight over board leadership position
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Commissioners fight over board leadership position
Niece to serve as chairperson after he, Nauer reject requests from Padgett's backers to appoint her
By By Lia Salvatierra and Erin McIntyre lia@ouraynews.com erin@ouraynews.com 
December 17, 2025
For the second year in a row, Ouray County commissioners fought over who should serve as board chairperson, rejecting requests from supporters of Commissioner Lynn Padgett to appoint her to the positi...
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Space to Create owner, management address complaints, pledge fixes
By Lia Salvatierra lia@ouraynews.com 
December 17, 2025
Space to Create’s owner and property management company are pledging to remedy issues with Ouray County’s first affordable housing project and re-establish strong communication with residents after re...
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Council qualifies homebuyer for deed-restricted unit
December 17, 2025
The Ridgway Town Council approved qualifying a homebuyer for a deed-restricted unit in the Vista Park Commons neighborhood after discussing whether the unit was advertised fairly. The council, acting ...
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Following concerns, town delays adopting anti-idling ordinance
By Lia Salvatierra lia@ouraynews.com 
December 17, 2025
Ridgway town councilors decided to delay final approval of a new anti-idling ordinance after hearing public concerns and discussing other issues related to the new rules during a Dec. 10 regular meeti...
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