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County secures funding for new bridge
Ouray County plans on constructing a new bridge across Corbett Creek, now that federal funding has been finalized for the project.Awarded on Aug. 26, ...
September 11, 2024
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Firm hired to study fire, EMS consolidation
The Ridgway Fire Protection District took its first big step toward potentially consolidating the county’s four separate fire departments and county-w...
September 11, 2024
EYES ON THE SKY
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EYES ON THE SKY
Every morning, Karen Risch drinks a cup of coffee, puts on a sun, rain or snow hat and heads to her yard. She checks eight different instruments to co...
September 4, 2024
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Developers required to remove road
Nearly a year after developers built unpermitted roads and driveways including a road running parallel to County Road 5, Ouray County leaders said the...
September 4, 2024
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Governor affirms disaster
Gov. Jared Polis issued a verbal executive order declaring a countywide emergency disaster in Ouray County last week, which will be followed by a writ...
August 28, 2024
Real estate scams grow in county
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Real estate scams grow in county
Ally and Brad Cunningham knew something was amiss when calls flooded in from Realtors from Ridgway to Denver inquiring about their vacant lot in Ouray...
August 28, 2024
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County plans to speed up code enforcement
Ouray County plans to speed up its enforcement of land use and building codes by allowing staff to initiate legal action before receiving permission f...
August 28, 2024
Big dreams come in small batches
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Big dreams come in small batches
Big psychedelic rock and jam band paraphernalia and live local acts meet nano-crafted brews at Ridgway’s new Floating Lotus Brewery, where the beer is...
August 28, 2024
DOGGED DETERMINATION
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DOGGED DETERMINATION
He’s an inspiration to his millions of online followers. He's the first to board any flight – ahead of veterans, even. He's been a guest on Jimmy Fall...
August 26, 2024
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Mobile home park sale talks stall
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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...
Finalists make pitch for top job
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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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