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County attorney retains high performance scores

Ouray County Attorney Leo Caselli received a near-perfect annual performance review score from county commissioners for the third year in a row, scori...

November 20, 2024

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Vacation rental owners push back on proposed ADU rule changes

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 ...

November 20, 2024

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Town to consider pitching in on new down payment program

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 wo...

November 20, 2024

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Two needs, one project

In a first for Ouray County — and maybe the country — the Waterview affordable housing development will attempt to solve two problems under one roof. ...

November 14, 2024

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Clerk to commissioners: Revamp meetings to increase efficiency

Ouray County leaders will refine meeting processes for efficiency to benefit the public and county staff following a request from the county clerk and...

November 13, 2024

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County revises budget, boosts allocations to sheriff’s office

The majority of more than $379,400 in general fund expenditures added to the county's $23.8 million 2025 spending proposed in September is going towar...

November 13, 2024

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Padgett sails to victory

Ouray County Commissioner Lynn Padgett easily won re-election Tuesday night, defeating Republican challenger Michael Perkovich to retain the District ...

November 6, 2024

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Gravel operation plans crushed

Editor's note: This story has been corrected to accurately name resident Curtis Cockrum and the comments made by Trisha Oakland. A proposed gravel cru...

November 6, 2024

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Long lost llamas recovered

It’s homecoming season for two llamas, who went missing back in July along the high crests of the West Fork of the Cimarron. The condition of Clavio a...

November 1, 2024

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Plans proceed for Colona-area water plant

Plans for a 6 million gallon-per-day water treatment facility off of U.S Highway 550 near Colona now await final approval from the Ouray County Board ...

October 30, 2024

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A TRIBUTE TO ROSIE

November 20, 2024

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It’s official: Electricity rates to rise next year

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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Mobile home park sale talks stall

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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Finalists make pitch for top job

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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POLICE LOG

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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Remote-triggered avalanche in San Juan Mountains

First responders receive first COVID-19 vaccines