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County approves private via ferrata
By Carolina Brown 
February 24, 2022
Ouray County commissioners approved a new commercial via ferrata on Gold Mountain last week, after more than three hours of public hearings. County staff, as well as city and county planning commissio...
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CALENDAR & EVENTS
By News Staff 
February 24, 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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Ridgway water in good supply
By Erin McIntyre 
February 24, 2022
Even if the population of Ridgway nearly doubles, its water resources are projected to be enough to sustain the community until 2050. That’s the biggest takeaway from a water supply assessment complet...
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Caucus meetings to be held March 5
By News Staff 
February 24, 2022
Ouray County Republicans and Democrats will caucus on March 5, the first step toward determining candidates who will appear on the primary ballot in June. Republicans in Precincts 1 and 2 will meet at...
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City to create tourism department
By Mike Wiggins 
February 24, 2022
The city of Ouray will spend some of its burgeoning lodging tax dollars to create the city’s first-ever tourism department and hire a destination marketing and tourism director to run it. City council...
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Most school districts ditch mask mandates
By Erica Meltzer 
February 24, 2022
Mask mandates are out in Colorado school districts. Over the last two weeks, districts around the state have dropped their mask requirements or set deadlines to do so as local public health department...
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HEELS OVER HEAD
By News Staff 
February 24, 2022
Peder Endreson, 7, stays upright going down Lee’s Ski Hill in Ouray as Micah Stenson, 10, crashes down below. Both boys, from Montrose, were enjoying the slope after a recent snowstorm. More children ...
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Organizers end annual FJ Summit
By Liz Teitz 
February 24, 2022
After two years of cancellations due to COVID-19, organizers of the FJ Summit announced they’re ending the annual event that brought hundreds of Toyota owners to Ouray for more than a decade. “While t...
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Woman hurt, man ticketed in car vs. pedestrian accident
By News Staff 
February 24, 2022
A woman was hospitalized with serious injuries and a man was ticketed on suspicion of careless driving following a vehicle-pedestrian accident north of Ouray on Sunday, according to police. Stacey Mat...
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A lifeline for rescuers?
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A lifeline for rescuers?
By Mike Wiggins 
February 24, 2022
Ruth Stewart is impressed by her colleagues on the Ouray Mountain Rescue Team, and it’s not just because of the dedication and expertise they demonstrate each time they pluck a distressed hiker from t...
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Avalanche mitigation will delay motorists on Red Mountain Pass
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Avalanche mitigation will delay motorists on Red Mountain Pass
By News Staff 
February 22, 2022
Motorists trying to get over Red Mountain Pass this morning should expect lengthy delays as the Colorado Department of Transportation performs avalanche mitigation work. Crews will begin triggering se...
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CALENDAR & EVENTS
By News Staff 
February 16, 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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RESCUE TEAM ASSISTS PAIR
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RESCUE TEAM ASSISTS PAIR
By News Staff 
February 16, 2022
Members of the Ouray Mountain Rescue Team hoist a woman out of the Ouray Ice Park during a rescue on Jan. 29. The volunteer group performed a pair of rescues the last few weeks. The Jan. 29 incident i...
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Sheriff hires first full-time investigator
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Sheriff hires first full-time investigator
By Erin McIntyre 
February 16, 2022
Bernie Chism was looking for a stable job with good benefits when he put himself through the law enforcement training academy 27 years ago. Now, he realizes he found a fulfilling career helping people...
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AROUND THE REGION
By News Staff 
February 16, 2022
GUNNISON The construction of hundreds of apartments on the north side of Western Colorado University — a project named Signal Peak Ranch — appeared unlikely on Feb. 3, as university trustees processed...
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NEWS BRIEFS
By News Staff 
February 16, 2022
Ouray County Court judge resigns Ouray County Court Judge Zachary Martin is stepping down from the bench, creating a vacancy that will be filled by Gov. Jared Polis. The Seventh Judicial District Nomi...
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SMPA seeks letters of support for project
By Mike Wiggins 
February 16, 2022
The San Miguel Power Association is asking local government leaders and backcountry outfitters for letters of support for its plans to finish clearing trees around its power line over Red Mountain Pas...
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Battle over road access heads back to court
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Battle over road access heads back to court
By Carolina Brown 
February 16, 2022
The fight over who has winter access to driving up County Road 5 is apparently not over. A local guide service has filed an appeal to a settlement agreement reached by property owners and Ouray County...
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LOOKING BACK
By News Staff 
February 16, 2022
50 YEARS AGO February 17, 1972 - Ouray’s first condominium units will be built this spring. Construction will begin soon on the Krisken Chalets, 36 condominium units, where the Elvan Marshall family f...
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Riverfront project costs rise
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Riverfront project costs rise
By Liz Teitz 
February 16, 2022
Ridgway's efforts to make housing affordable in a new development will likely still put units out of reach for those who can't afford to spend roughly $500,000. The Ridgway Town Council approved a dev...
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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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