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Ridgway superintendent gets raise, new contract
By Carolina Brown 
May 5, 2022
The Ridgway School Board approved a new three-year contract and a 7% pay raise for Ridgway Superintendent Susan Lacy on April 28, with board members praising her and the work she has done over the las...
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City modifies accessory unit regs
By Mike Wiggins 
May 5, 2022
The Ouray City Council unanimously agreed Monday to tweak the city’s accessory dwelling unit regulations, making a pair of changes they hope will encourage more people to build the units for longterm ...
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Feds propose restrictions on Blue Lakes recreation
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Feds propose restrictions on Blue Lakes recreation
By Erin McIntyre 
May 5, 2022
Editor's note: This story has been corrected to reflect there is a proposed permit system for hiking the Blue Lakes Trail. While the trailhead for Blue Lakes is NOT in a permit-required area, the tra...
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NEWS BRIEFS
By News Staff 
May 5, 2022
Ridgway chamber looking for volunteers The Ridgway Area Chamber of Commerce is looking for volunteers to work at the Visitor Center this summer and fall. The visitor center, located at 150 Racecourse ...
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CALENDAR & EVENTS
By News Staff 
May 5, 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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POLICE LOG
By News Staff 
May 5, 2022
The following is an excerpt of cases handled by the Ouray Police Department from April 26-May 2: APRIL 26 Officer assisted OCEMS with a medical call at the Orvis Hot Springs. Officer discovered a vehi...
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SIGNED, SEALED, DELIVERED
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SIGNED, SEALED, DELIVERED
By News Staff 
May 5, 2022
Ridgway senior Bella Janda signs a letter of intent to play volleyball at Fontbonne University in St. Louis, Missouri next year. Janda lettered in varsity all four years at Ridgway and was a second-te...
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POLICE LOG
By News Staff 
May 5, 2022
The following is an excerpt of cases handled by the Ouray County Sheriff's Office from April 25-May 1: APRIL 25 Deputy responded to the 500 block of Redcliff Circle for a citizen assist. Deputy assist...
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AROUND THE REGION
By News Staff 
May 5, 2022
GUNNISON Gunnison County commissioners have selected Fading West, a Buena Vista modular housing manufacturer, to construct a new affordable housing complex in Gunnison. Named “Sawtooth” by commissione...
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TRACK AND FIELD COMPETES IN MONTROSE
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TRACK AND FIELD COMPETES IN MONTROSE
By News Staff 
May 5, 2022
Left, Lucas Lane competes in the 1600-meter run in Montrose last week. He completed the race in 6:47:07 and the boys’ team placed 7th overall at the meet. Right, Daisy Lipton opens the 4x800 meter re...
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County progresses on cannabis code revisions
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County progresses on cannabis code revisions
By Carolina Brown 
May 5, 2022
Ouray County commissioners met in a seventh work session to revise the county’s marijuana ordinance on April 27, agreeing to not allow marijuana cultivation in roughly 73% of the county. They also agr...
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Childcare, apartments eyed in Ridgway
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Childcare, apartments eyed in Ridgway
By Liz Teitz 
May 5, 2022
The Home Trust of Ouray County will receive a $360,000 loan from the state to purchase a vacant lot in Ridgway, where the organization plans to build a childcare center and affordable rental apartment...
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CALENDAR & EVENTS
By News Staff 
April 27, 2022
FRIDAY, APRIL 29 FILM: “Reel Rock” presented by Citizens State Bank at the Sherbino Theater, Clinton Street, Ridgway. 7:30 p.m. $15. Check sherbino.org for latest COVID-19 requirements. LIVE MUSIC: Ev...
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Red Mountain Pass to close starting next week
By Mike Wiggins 
April 27, 2022
U.S. Highway 550 between Ouray and Silverton will close intermittently over the next three weeks to allow San Miguel Power Association to finish clearing trees around its power line. The Colorado Depa...
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Water rights secured for Ouray Ice Park
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Water rights secured for Ouray Ice Park
By Mike Wiggins 
April 27, 2022
A state water court has granted a pair of applications that will ultimately allocate more water to the Ouray Ice Park, a key step toward providing a guaranteed water supply for a vital component of Ou...
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New Ouray County judge appointed
By News Staff 
April 27, 2022
An attorney in Ouray has been appointed to become the newest county court judge in Ouray County. Gov. Jared Polis earlier this month named Lane Thomasson to fill a vacancy on the Ouray County Court in...
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Deadline to apply for Mountain Fever scholarships is May 1
By News Staff 
April 27, 2022
Mountain Fever Shirts & Gifts in Ouray is offering two $1,000 scholarships to seniors graduating from Ouray School this spring with at least a 2.5 GPA. One of the scholarships, the Rachel White Memori...
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New member joins school board
By Carolina Brown 
April 27, 2022
A new member of the Ouray School Board was sworn in on Monday night. Jane Schiffer was the only qualified applicant to apply to fill a vacancy left after the departure of board member Sam Sills last m...
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County OKs Log Hill townhome development
By Liz Teitz 
April 27, 2022
Ouray County commissioners approved a final development plan for 14 duplexes on Log Hill Tuesday, after adding a condition clarifying short-term rental regulations for the property. Badger Trail Townh...
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Weed department reveals needs
By Carolina Brown 
April 27, 2022
The county's weed department has been trying to function without a functioning vehicle, proper conditions for chemical storage, unsecured storage areas for herbicides and other needs, and county commi...
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After hiatus, a rally for high school baseball in Ridgway
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After hiatus, a rally for high school baseball in Ridgway
Sporting nearly 30-year-old jerseys, pilot junior varsity team takes field, aims for long-term viability through fundraising
By Lia Salvatierra lia@ouraynews.com 
April 15, 2026
Editor's note: This story has been updated to reflect when Ridgway School District last had a baseball team, given updated information provided by Ouray County Baseball after the story was published. ...
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Zero-waste policy draws public fire
Council tables proposal for compostable, recyclable materials over concerns from business owners, community groups
By Lia Salvatierra lia@ouraynews.com 
April 15, 2026
Ridgway town councilors tabled a draft “zero-waste” policy for events on town property after public backlash about how the rules would impact business owners and community groups. The proposal discuss...
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Administrator sought info backing chief decision
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Administrator sought info backing chief decision
Records: Officers concerned about training
By Mike Wiggins mike@ouraynews.com 
April 15, 2026
Ouray City Administrator Michelle Metteer sought input from neighboring law enforcement agencies about how they conduct background checks — after she decided not to hire Daric Harvey as the permanent ...
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Track and field returns to Grand Junction
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Track and field returns to Grand Junction
April 15, 2026
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County renews water lease for fourth year
By LIA SALVATIERRA 
April 15, 2026
Ouray County commissioners signed off on an agreement Tuesday to lease and help pay for backup water to support the county’s irrigators for a fourth year. The lease secures a 2021 no-call agreement be...
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