A NEW PLACE TO PLAY
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By Erin McIntyre erin@ouraynews.com 
November 20, 2024
San Miguel Power Association customers will pay more for power used during peak-demand hours starting in May, and more for access to services starting in January. The association's board of directors ...
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Unable to agree on purchase price, Swiss Village residents seek help from city
By Mike Wiggins mike@ouraynews.com 
November 20, 2024
The residents of Swiss Village Mobile Home Park in Ouray have reached a stalemate in their effort to buy the land underneath their homes, potentially casting doubt on the future of the park. Swiss Vil...
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Ouray council could offer administrator post to one of three candidates on Nov. 27
By Mike Wiggins mike@ouraynews.com 
November 20, 2024
The elevator pitches are done. The jam-covered brie, crackers, fruit and brownies left over from the community reception were eaten up. The 8 a.m. interviews are finished. All that’s left is a decisio...
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By Lia Salvatierra lia@ouraynews.com 
November 20, 2024
Ouray County Attorney Leo Caselli received a near-perfect annual performance review score from county commissioners for the third year in a row, scoring 98 out of 100 points across 10 characteristics....
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By Lia Salvatierra lia@ouraynews.com 
November 20, 2024
A plan to keep accessory dwelling units from being used for short-term rentals in Ridgway has prompted objections from some short-term rental license holders who claim they can't otherwise afford to l...
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By Lia Salvatierra lia@ouraynews.com 
November 20, 2024
The town of Ridgway is considering supporting a new down payment assistance program that offers up to $100,000 in loans for homebuyers in the local workforce who earn at or below 150% of the area’s me...
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November 20, 2024
OURAY POLICE The following is an excerpt of cases handled by the Ouray Police Department from Nov. 12-18: Nov. 13 Officer returned a phone call in regards to a certified VIN inspection. Officer return...
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Police chief candidates narrowed
November 20, 2024
Police chief candidate field narrowed The number of candidates for the Ouray police chief job has been narrowed to six. Interim City Administrator Joe Coleman told city councilors Monday city staff an...
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County to address addressing problems
November 20, 2024
County to address addressing Ouray County leaders want to tackle the issue of confusing, duplicative or poorly posted property addresses that cause problems, including access for emergency services. D...
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Looking Back
OURAY COUNTY
40 YEARS AGO
November 20, 2024
Nov. 22, 1974 Of 25 Ridgway students entering the 30-hour Starvathon at the school Nov. 16-17, 13 were dropouts. The Starvathon began at 4 p.m. Nov. 15, and ended the next night at 10 p.m. Mr. and Mrs...
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