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Panel OKs exceptions for housing lottery
By Daniel Schmidt 
June 7, 2023
The Ridgway Workforce and Affordable Housing Committee approved on Tuesday three of the five exception requests to the lottery for the Wetterhorn Homes project, denying two applicants who work in Tell...
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Ouray man suspected of DUI after car crashes into Uncompahgre River
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Ouray man suspected of DUI after car crashes into Uncompahgre River
By Erin McIntyre 
June 7, 2023
A Ouray man was arrested for suspected driving under the influence after he allegedly drove a Toyota 4-Runner down the bank into the Uncompahgre River on Saturday. The accident was reported around 5 p...
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Locals open door to housing for locals
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Locals open door to housing for locals
By Liz Teitz 
June 7, 2023
Less than a year after breaking ground on 705 N. Laura St., Terese and Josh Seal have nearly completed construction on a house – one they expect to sell for $375,000, a price rarely seen in the Ridgwa...
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Mountain lion kills Ridgway llamas
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Mountain lion kills Ridgway llamas
By Erin McIntyre 
June 7, 2023
Alice Billings knew something spooked her animals. She noticed the horses were on alert late at night on May 31, when she went out one more time to feed and check on them. It was dark, but she spotted...
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Rockfall concerns close Highway 50 between Montrose and Gunnison
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Rockfall concerns close Highway 50 between Montrose and Gunnison
By News Staff 
June 2, 2023
UPDATE, 4:01 p.m. The highway reopened to one lane of alternating traffic at 3:45 and will full reopen to two lanes of traffic in each direction by 5:30 p.m. for the weekend. ---------------- U.S. Hig...
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OURAY CLASS OF 2023
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OURAY CLASS OF 2023
By News Staff 
May 31, 2023
Left, Ouray High School graduate Clifford Utech examines his diploma after receiving it during graduation ceremonies on Sunday, May 28. Above, Ouray High School science teacher Beth Lakin hugs gradua...
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RIDGWAY CLASS OF 2023
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RIDGWAY CLASS OF 2023
By News Staff 
May 31, 2023
Above, Ridgway class of 2023 salutatorian Autumn Sagal rides on top of a car driven by her father, Roger, during the graduation parade on Friday, May 26. Sagal plans on continuing her education at th...
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NEWS BRIEFS
By News Staff 
May 31, 2023
The average Ouray County homeowner would see their natural gas bill increase by more than $6 a month, while the average small commercial customer in the county would see their bill increase by more th...
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State delays Ouray-Montrose bus service
By Liz Teitz 
May 31, 2023
A daily transit service with trips between Montrose and Ouray won’t start until later this month, due to delays in a state contract. The Ouray County Workforce Transportation Project, which was set to...
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Nonprofit marks 30 years of focusing on life-quality issues
By Daniel Schmidt 
May 31, 2023
The Ridgway-Ouray Community Council will celebrate its 30th anniversary on Friday, June 9 at Pa-Co-Chu-Puk’s Pavilion A in Ridgway State Park from 4 to 8 p.m. This year, ROCC’n by the River features a...
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RIDGWAY CLASS OF 2023
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RIDGWAY CLASS OF 2023
By News Staff 
May 31, 2023
Left, Ridgway Secondary School graduate Maizy Gordon speaks during graduation ceremonies on Friday, May 26. Right, Ridgway Secondary School graduate Hailey Moran shakes hands with school board member...
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CON-GRAD-ULATIONS!
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CON-GRAD-ULATIONS!
By News Staff 
May 31, 2023
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OURAY CLASS OF 2023
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OURAY CLASS OF 2023
By News Staff 
May 31, 2023
Left, Ouray High School co-valedictorian Pallen McArdle hugs Kim Mitchell at graduation during the flower ceremony, in which graduates honor loved ones by giving them flowers. Right, Ouray High Schoo...
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Congratulations, Ridgway High School class of 2023
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Congratulations, Ridgway High School class of 2023
By News Staff 
May 24, 2023
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It’s time for that fun graduation game we play every year – called ‘who’s that baby?’
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It’s time for that fun graduation game we play every year – called ‘who’s that baby?’
By News Staff 
May 24, 2023
It's time for that fun graduation game we play every year – called 'who's that baby?' Check your answers down below and see if you can match these tiny Ouray High School babies to their graduate name...
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Ouray school board approves teacher raises
By Erin McIntyre 
May 24, 2023
Teachers in the Ouray School District will receive a 9.6% boost in base pay after the school board unanimously approved a salary increase Monday night. The base salary for a teacher with a bachelor's ...
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BUILDING OUTSIDE THE BOX
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BUILDING OUTSIDE THE BOX
By Liz Teitz 
May 24, 2023
As the numbered balls tumble through the spinner at Ridgway Town Hall next month, it’ll be anyone’s guess whose number will be called in the lottery for the chance to own a home. Fading West Developme...
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Silver mine buyer backs out
By Liz Teitz 
May 24, 2023
One month after announcing plans to acquire the Revenue- Virginius Mine, Silver X Mining has terminated its purchase agreement, citing concerns about continuing to fund the receivership process. The C...
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Congratulations, Ouray High School class of 2023
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Congratulations, Ouray High School class of 2023
By News Staff 
May 24, 2023
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REACHING THE SEASON’S FINISH LINE
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REACHING THE SEASON’S FINISH LINE
By News Staff 
May 24, 2023
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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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