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POLICE LOG
By News Staff 
October 20, 2022
RIDGWAY MARSHAL The following is a summary of cases the Ridgway Marshal's Office handled from Sept. 19-Oct. 16. If you have information on any of the below active cases or of any other incident that y...
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How secure is the vote?
By Vignesh Ramachandran 
October 20, 2022
Colorado is known for its mail-in-ballot system that some election experts have called the “gold standard” in the nation. But with unfounded claims of massive voter fraud rampant, some state residents...
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CALENDAR & EVENTS
By News Staff 
October 13, 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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County eyes water lease for ag
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County eyes water lease for ag
By Kylea Henseler 
October 13, 2022
Ouray County officials could ink a deal with the Bureau of Reclamation to lease about 3,000 acre-feet of water every year from the Ridgway Reservoir for the next five years to benefit local irrigators...
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Report: No ‘gross negligence’ with fire
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Report: No ‘gross negligence’ with fire
By Liz Teitz 
October 13, 2022
The team who reviewed the Simms Fire found no "gross negligence" on the part of the U.S. Forest Service in the prescribed fire that started a wildfire and burned 313 acres and three structures in May....
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What you need to know about voting in this election
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What you need to know about voting in this election
By Vignesh Ramachandran 
October 13, 2022
Election Day is Nov. 8 this year, but since every eligible registered Colorado voter will receive a mail ballot in October, you can vote sooner. The Colorado News Collaborative has compiled answers to...
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School stripped to skeleton in remodel
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School stripped to skeleton in remodel
By Kylea Henseler 
October 13, 2022
Standing under the steel bones of what used to be part of Ridgway Elementary School, School District Superintendent Susan Lacy points out the classroom she taught in 20 years ago. It’s an empty space ...
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LEAVES’ LAST STAND
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LEAVES’ LAST STAND
By News Staff 
October 13, 2022
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House hopeful looks for innovative solutions
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House hopeful looks for innovative solutions
By Kylea Henseler 
October 13, 2022
Going into the primary season, Montrose-based Democratic organizer Kevin Kuns had an idea in his head of someone who could win Colorado House District 58. He was looking for the kind of person who gre...
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Answers largely remain elusive in fatal Jeep wreck
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Answers largely remain elusive in fatal Jeep wreck
By Mike Wiggins 
October 13, 2022
An autopsy of a Jeep tour driver who died along with two others in a backcountry accident last month found no evidence of a medical event preceding the accident, nor any drugs or alcohol in his system...
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AROUND THE REGION
By News Staff 
October 13, 2022
GUNNISON The end — or a new building — is in sight for the EMS crew at Gunnison Valley Health Paramedics. Seconds Save Lives, GVH’s capital campaign that launched in June of 2022, has accrued $8.5 mil...
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Ridgway man not guilty of stalking, mischief
By Erin McIntyre 
October 13, 2022
A Ridgway man has been found not guilty of felony stalking and misdemeanor criminal mischief in a case stemming from neighbors' accusations that he repeatedly harassed and damaged their home. A 12-per...
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Investigation confirms prescribed burn started Simms Fire
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Investigation confirms prescribed burn started Simms Fire
By Liz Teitz 
October 7, 2022
Forest Service employees told investigators they were confident the Simms Mesa prescribed burn was contained and controlled, despite high winds, when they left the site just an hour before neighbors r...
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NEWS BRIEFS
By News Staff 
October 6, 2022
County sets date for budget hearing County commissioners voted Tuesday to set a budget hearing for Dec. 6 after Administrator Connie Hunt presented a draft budget for 2023. It was the same draft prese...
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Grow facility gets odor mitigation to-do list
By Kylea Henseler 
October 6, 2022
Log Hill Mesa marijuana grow facility MS Support will need to hire at least two outside consultants and comply with a checklist of Ouray County stipulations before reopening one of its greenhouses, wh...
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City passes on land buy for housing
By Mike Wiggins 
October 6, 2022
The city of Ouray will pass on the opportunity to purchase a tract of land at the northwest end of town for affordable housing, instead turning its attention to a larger piece of property it already o...
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POLICE LOG
By News Staff 
October 6, 2022
OURAY POLICE The following is an excerpt of cases handled by the Ouray Police Department from Sept. 28-Oct. 3 SEPT. 28 Officer found a parking violation in the 200 block of Seventh Avenue. Officer res...
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Board squabbles over funding
By Liz Teitz 
October 6, 2022
After a tense meeting in which Ouray County commissioners accused each other of “hostile negotiation,” “casting shade” and disregarding previous discussions, two commissioners voted to approve a $100,...
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LOOKING BACK
By News Staff 
October 6, 2022
October 5, 1972 - EDITORIAL: If you intended to get to the Ouray city council meeting when the budget is being put together, forget it. It’s all over. The council apparently didn’t learn much from the...
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Ridgway library illegally hired new director
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Ridgway library illegally hired new director
By Kylea Henseler 
October 6, 2022
The Ridgway Public Library Board of Trustees violated state law when it hired new library Director Amy Baer last month, as it failed to notify the public beforehand that she was the sole finalist for ...
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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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