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Ouray taps consultant for housing needs study
By Mike Wiggins 
December 8, 2022
The city of Ouray will hire a consultant to conduct a housing needs study, as the community grapples with a combination of empty second homes, soaring real estate prices and limited land that has made...
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THREE-ALARM HOLIDAY FUN
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THREE-ALARM HOLIDAY FUN
By News Staff 
December 8, 2022
Santa Claus rides on the Ouray Volunteer Fire Department’s engine on his way down Main Street to the Ouray Elks Lodge on Saturday night during the Yule Celebration. Hundreds of people turned out for b...
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Audio recordings reveal confusion
By Liz Teitz 
December 8, 2022
Review: Result was 'less than ideal' dispatch center response Audio recordings from the Montrose dispatch center receiving 911 calls during the Simms Fire show communication issues and initial confusi...
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GETTING INTO THE HOLIDAY SPIRIT
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GETTING INTO THE HOLIDAY SPIRIT
By News Staff 
December 8, 2022
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Users weigh in on fitness center changes
By Kylea Henseler 
December 8, 2022
The city of Ouray plans to spend tens of thousands of dollars to improve the fitness center at the Ouray Hot Springs Pool, but what the upgraded facility will look like is still up for debate. Roughly...
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Man accused of possessing child porn
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Man accused of possessing child porn
By Mike Wiggins 
December 8, 2022
A Ridgway man who initially came under police investigation four years ago was arrested last month on charges he possessed hundred of images of child pornography. Ouray police, with the help of the Ou...
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Election officials swamped with emails about 3rd District recount
By Kylea Henseler 
December 8, 2022
Ouray County Clerk and Recorder Michelle Nauer has fielded about 50 emails, mostly from senders outside of the county, regarding the mandatory 3rd Congressional District recount ordered by Colorado Se...
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CALENDAR & EVENTS
By News Staff 
December 8, 2022
ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS: Every Friday and Saturday morning at 9 a.m. and every Wednesday night at 5:30 p.m. at St. Daniel’s Church, 614 Fifth St., Ouray. Every Thursday and Sunday at 7 p.m. in the sanctu...
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AROUND THE REGION
By News Staff 
December 8, 2022
GUNNISON The city of Gunnison is partnering with the state on an energy reduction project that will include the construction of solar panels on city buildings, additional EV charging stations and ligh...
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County budget eyes new posts
By Kylea Henseler 
December 8, 2022
Ouray County commissioners unanimously passed a 2023 budget on Tuesday that utilizes over $800,000 from the county’s fund balance and provides for three new positions. Both revenues and expenses for t...
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Ridgway man arrested on child pornography charges
By News Staff 
December 2, 2022
A Ridgway man was arrested last week on felony charges of sexual exploitation of a child after police say they found him in possession of multiple images of child pornography four years ago. Brandon W...
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NEWS BRIEFS
By News Staff 
November 30, 2022
Ridgway Schools await new wheels The Ridgway School District tentatively set aside $140,000 for the purchase of a new school bus, which will likely be a 71-passenger vehicle. The money was set aside a...
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County approves housing funding
By Liz Teitz 
November 30, 2022
The Board of County Commissioners voted unanimously to approve a memorandum of understanding to grant $500,000 to Ouray Homes, LLC and a letter of support promising $100,000 to the Home Trust of Ouray...
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New water plant planned near Colona
By Kylea Henseler 
November 30, 2022
Project 7 Water Authority, which serves 60,000 water users in Ouray, Montrose and Delta counties, aims to build a new water treatment facility south of Colona by 2026 that would treat water from Ridgw...
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Despite protests, County Road 5 to close this week
By Kylea Henseler 
November 30, 2022
Ouray County commissioners decided on Tuesday to close the upper portion of County Road 5 on Dec. 2, following the advice of Road and Bridge Superintendent Ty Barger. The decision was met with pushbac...
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Law enforcement mug shot posts stir debate
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Law enforcement mug shot posts stir debate
By Grant Stringer 
November 30, 2022
The San Miguel County Sheriff’s Office whipped up praise and criticism alike when debuting a short-lived policy of posting all arrests, with mugshots, on Facebook last month, to highlight criminal jus...
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Fire destroys Log Hill clubhouse
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Fire destroys Log Hill clubhouse
By Liz Teitz 
November 30, 2022
The Ouray County Sheriff’s Office and Colorado Bureau of Investigation are searching for the origin of a structure fire that destroyed the long-vacant clubhouse on Log Hill Mesa Saturday night. Firefi...
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Fire chief: Log Hill clubhouse ‘a total loss’
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Fire chief: Log Hill clubhouse ‘a total loss’
By Liz Teitz 
November 26, 2022
The former clubhouse on Ponderosa Drive is a "total loss" after a fire broke out Saturday night, Log Hill Volunteer Fire Department Chief John Rogers said.  An investigation into the cause of the fir...
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Water plant to break ground next spring
By Mike Wiggins 
November 23, 2022
Ouray city officials plan to break ground next spring on a new water treatment plant and are now looking for a contractor to tackle the project. City councilors on Monday unanimously approved on secon...
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Kind Castle, Ridgway’s fourth marijuana shop, to open soon
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Kind Castle, Ridgway’s fourth marijuana shop, to open soon
By Kylea Henseler 
November 23, 2022
Kind Castle owner John Dyet knows there are already three marijuana dispensaries in Ridgway, but he believes his themed enterprise Kind Castle has something special to offer to customers here: a buyin...
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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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