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A Ridgway man has been arrested on allegations he sexually assaulted a woman and threatened her with a shotgun at her home on Log Hill Mesa last week....

August 7, 2024

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County to keep current road map, will revisit in 10 years

Ouray County leaders are holding off on updating the official 2014 Ouray County Road Map, saying the process may raise more issues than it would solve...

August 7, 2024

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Ridgway actor’s home destroyed in fire

Investigators are continuing to search for the cause of a fire that destroyed the home of prominent Ouray County arts supporter and actor Terry Kiser ...

July 31, 2024

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Fire destroys Ridgway home

Law enforcement is investigating a fire that destroyed the home of prominent Ouray County arts supporter and actor Terry Kiser early Thursday morning....

July 25, 2024

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Library, fire department seek expansion

Ouray's library and fire department are hoping to expand, and the city is looking for ways to make both projects happen in the most efficient way. The...

July 24, 2024

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Ridgway grants Wetterhorn exemption

The owner of one of the Wetterhorn affordable houses will be allowed to rent out her place, after the agency charged with enforcing the deed restricti...

July 24, 2024

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New location, new director for county health department

Ouray County Public Health will undergo two big changes starting Aug 1: a new office in Ridgway and a new director, Kristin Kelley.The county has been...

July 24, 2024

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Fellin Park stage planning nears finale

As Ouray city officials get ready to debut a plan to build a permanent stage in Fellin Park, they are weighing two sites: where the temporary stage us...

July 24, 2024

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Ridgway to redraft plan for Green Street Park

Ridgway is going back to the drawing board for its proposed design of the Green Street Sustainability Park.After hearing contentious public opinion at...

July 17, 2024

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Ridgway identifies services sought from housing administrator

Ridgway is moving forward on a plan to use a shared housing administrator with the city of Ouray and Ouray County, after discussing key services for t...

July 17, 2024

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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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County attorney retains high performance scores

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....

Lia Salvatierra lia@ouraynews.com

Remote-triggered avalanche in San Juan Mountains

First responders receive first COVID-19 vaccines