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LETTERS POLICY
August 2, 2023
We strive to publish letters that comply with the following terms: • Letters are limited to 400 words and must include a local issue important to those living in Ouray County or the region. • Letters ...
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After cool start to year, Ouray baked in July
Opinion
After cool start to year, Ouray baked in July
By Karen Risch 
July 26, 2023
June 2023 was the hottest ever recorded globally, “with record high sea surface temperatures, especially in the Atlantic Ocean. Antarctic sea ice extent at unprecedented low values for the time of yea...
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Kudos for a great Fourth
July 19, 2023
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Dear Editor: We are so lucky! Once again the Ouray Fire Department, the City of Ouray, and many volunteers and participants served up a wonderful Fourth of July holiday experienc...
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County needs to offer relief from property tax increases
July 19, 2023
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Dear Editor: I appreciate your publication of thoughts about the impacts of our recent assessment and property tax increases. As the region becomes more popular, property values ...
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County should consider property tax break
July 12, 2023
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Adventures on one of Colorado’s highest passes
Opinion
Adventures on one of Colorado’s highest passes
July 12, 2023
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OURAY COUNTY LOOKING BACK
July 12, 2023
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County should consider property tax break
By News Staff 
July 12, 2023
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OURAY COUNTY LOOKING BACK
July 5, 2023
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Thanks to county for flying Pride flag
July 5, 2023
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Negligence lies with supplier, not taco shop
By News Staff 
July 5, 2023
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Thanks to county for flying Pride flag
By News Staff 
July 5, 2023
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OURAY COUNTY LOOKING BACK
June 28, 2023
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Chautauqua homeowners invisible to Ouray City Council
June 28, 2023
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Blessed to stay in Ridgway
June 28, 2023
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Delayed, weak monsoon may be in store for county
Opinion
Delayed, weak monsoon may be in store for county
June 28, 2023
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Lemonade from lottery lemons
June 28, 2023
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Roads need to benefit from tax windfall
June 28, 2023
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Blessed to stay in Ridgway
By News Staff 
June 28, 2023
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Chautauqua homeowners invisible to Ouray City Council
By News Staff 
June 28, 2023
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‘I did it for the animals’
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‘I did it for the animals’
Continuing a tradition she started more than 20 years ago, Ridgway's Dana Ivers partners with land trust to shield 170 acres from development
By Lia Salvatierra lia@ouraynews.com 
November 12, 2025
Dodging prairie dog holes, Dana Ivers walked through her roughly 170-acre property on the southern side of Ridgway, admiring the sound and clear color of snowmelt rushing through ditches and into her ...
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Judge delays sex assault trial again
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Judge delays sex assault trial again
Over objections to another holdup, defense says DNA expert not available in January
By Mike Wiggins mike@ouraynews.com 
November 12, 2025
The trial for one of three men accused of sexually assaulting a 17-year-old girl in Ouray County in 2023 has been postponed for a second time. Seventh Judicial Chief District Judge Cory Jackson agreed...
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News
Ouray to pursue 24-hour police coverage
Interim chief suggests change after council OKs response time policy that could impact his job status
By Mike Wiggins mike@ouraynews.com 
November 12, 2025
Ouray’s interim police chief will explore implementing around-the-clock police coverage, a significant change aimed at nullifying a new policy the city council adopted last week that could otherwise m...
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News
County hires deputy attorney, makes other transition plans
By Lia Salvatierra lia@ouraynews.com 
November 12, 2025
Ouray County commissioners have hired a new deputy county attorney and made transition plans for three other vacant county leadership roles. For varying reasons, four top-level county roles were vacat...
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LETTER TO THE EDITOR
SMPA’s rate structure is regressive
By Dear Editor: 
November 12, 2025
Concerning the proposed San Miguel Power Association rate increase: Has the recent peak/off-peak rate structure worked to reduce the demand charge from Tri-State Generation and Transmission Associatio...
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