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After years of hikes, some rate relief
Ouray proposes minimal increase in utility prices in 2025
By Mike Wiggins mike@ouraynews.com 
November 6, 2024
Utility rates for the average Ouray resident will inch up by less than $2 a month next year, providing some financial relief after years of sharp increases to pay for new wastewater and water treatmen...
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Long lost llamas recovered
By Lia Salvatierra lia@ouraynews.com 
November 1, 2024
It’s homecoming season for two llamas, who went missing back in July along the high crests of the West Fork of the Cimarron. The condition of Clavio and Cisneros after they were retrieved: “Excellent,...
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Mooove ’em out
October 30, 2024
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Dual rate changes on horizon
SMPA access charge would go up in January, followed by tiered energy rate in May
By Mike Wiggins mike@ouraynews.com 
October 30, 2024
The San Miguel Power Association board of directors will vote next month on whether to approve a pair of rate changes aimed at generating more revenue to help offset continued increases in operational...
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Statements: Padgett demeaning, hostile
At least 3 county workers tell investigator commissioner treats employees poorly
By Erin McIntyre erin@ouraynews.com 
October 30, 2024
At least three more Ouray County employees have submitted statements criticizing County Commissioner Lynn Padgett's behavior, as part of an investigation sparked by the road and bridge superintendent'...
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Plans proceed for Colona-area water plant
By Lia Salvatierra lia@ouraynews.com 
October 30, 2024
Plans for a 6 million gallon-per-day water treatment facility off of U.S Highway 550 near Colona now await final approval from the Ouray County Board of County Commissioners, after a special use permi...
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Padgett picks up speed on campaign donations
Republican Perkovich continues to outraise, outspend Democrat
By Mike Wiggins mike@ouraynews.com 
October 30, 2024
Ouray County Commissioner Lynn Padgett hauled in more than twice as much money in donations as her opponent in the race for the District 1 seat on the Board of County Commissioners during the most rec...
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NEWS BRIEFS
Prescribed burn planned north of Ridgway
October 30, 2024
Prescribed burn planned north of Ridgway The Bureau of Land Management is planning to ignite slash piles and conduct prescribed burns in the region to reduce fuels and help remove invasive species. On...
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Program aims to lift up downtown Ouray
Colorado Main Street Community initiative could unlock funding for business revitalization
By Lia Salvatierra lia@ouraynews.com 
October 30, 2024
After being crowned an official Colorado Main Street Community, Ouray has unlocked state resources for downtown revitalization efforts ranging from aesthetic repairs on historic storefronts to support...
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Alpinist remembered by hometown friends
Sixteen years after his father died in ascent, Ridgway native Michael Gardner dies on Nepal peak
By Lia Salvatierra lia@ouraynews.com 
October 23, 2024
Michael Gardner chose courage as consistently as he stirred it in others. It was clear, as seven Ridgway High School alumni traded stories of their late childhood friend, that his gentle fearlessness ...
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Familiar themes emerge in forum
Perkovich chastises top-level spending in county; Padgett trumpets accomplishments
By Lia Salvatierra lia@ouraynews.com 
October 23, 2024
Ouray County commissioner candidates last week hammered home their established platforms — Republican challenger Michael Perkovich faulting county spending at the top levels of government and Democrat...
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Haven’t voted yet? Here’s what you need to know
By Mike Wiggins mike@ouraynews.com 
October 23, 2024
Ouray County voters began receiving ballots in the mail last week, and already nearly 1,200 people had cast their votes as of Tuesday — roughly 25% of the county’s active, registered voters. That also...
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Commissioner: Complaint should be dropped
County argues it must investigate harassment allegations
By Erin McIntyre erin@ouraynews.com 
October 23, 2024
A harassment complaint against Ouray County Commissioner Lynn Padgett has no merit and should be dropped, her attorney argued in a letter sent to Ouray County Attorney Leo Caselli last week. Padgett's...
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City rejects interest waiver request
Ex-administrator sought forgiveness of payment associated with housing loan
By Mike Wiggins mike@ouraynews.com 
October 23, 2024
The Ouray City Council rejected a request Monday from former City Administrator Silas Clarke to waive the interest owed on a loan he received from the city two years ago to help him buy a house. Counc...
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Sheriff’s Office asks feds for SWAT grant
By Lia Salvatierra lia@ouraynews.com 
October 23, 2024
Ouray County commissioners are supporting the Ouray County Sheriff’s Office’s pursuit of a more than $100,000 federal grant to assemble an in-house Special Weapons and Tactics team with the aim of red...
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Climbers eager to raise funds for Rotary Park tower
New feature could draw visitors, be used for competitions
By Erin McIntyre erin@ouraynews.com 
October 23, 2024
Members of the Ouray Climbers Alliance are itching to get to work fundraising for improvements to a section of Rotary Park, planned to include an area for bouldering and a competition climbing tower. ...
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Complaint filed against commissioner
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Complaint filed against commissioner
County road superintendent alleges harassment; Padgett counters it 'smacks of politics'
By Erin McIntyre erin@ouraynews.com 
October 17, 2024
Ouray County's road and bridge superintendent has filed an official workplace complaint against County Commissioner Lynn Padgett, making it public just as ballots were sent out for the Nov. 5 election...
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CRYSTAL RESERVOIR
Senator vows to go to bat for Ouray
During visit, Bennet says he'll help draft bill to transfer ownership of reservoir to city
By Lia Salvatierra lia@ouraynews.com 
October 16, 2024
U.S. Sen. Michael Bennet said he will draft a bill to transfer ownership of Crystal Reservoir to the city of Ouray, a move that could help secure the long-term future of the reservoir, which was drawn...
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Ouray County commissioner race for District 1 seat
Republican Perkovich criticizes county spending, focuses on ‘core infrastructure’
By Lia Salvatierra lia@ouraynews.com 
October 16, 2024
Michael Perkovich works alongside his dad to finish building a home their family company is constructing on Log Hill Mesa. It’s a Thursday afternoon, and he’s putting the finishing touches on the proj...
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Ouray County commissioner race for District 1 seat
Democrat Padgett touts relationship-building, attention to detail in bid for re-election
By Lia Salvatierra lia@ouraynews.com 
October 16, 2024
Lynn Padgett's office floor is covered with thick, spiral-bound books filled with Ouray County budgets from the past four years. It's Sunday morning. And she's preparing for the meeting with her fello...
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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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