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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 ...

November 20, 2024

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Finalists make pitch for top job

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. int...

November 20, 2024

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Finalists offer varied experience

The three finalists for Ouray city administrator run the gamut in terms of their work experience. One is a career law enforcement officer. Another is ...

November 13, 2024

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For reimagined pool bathhouse, all possibilities are on the table

A larger, brighter entryway.An overhauled locker room that doesn’t place the showers next to the toilets. More gym space.Those were just a few of the ...

November 13, 2024

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Now in 10th year, Ridgway film fest finds ‘growth spurt’

Arielle Bielak thinks of the Ridgway Independent Film Festival as a child. In its infancy, it was a novel, inward-facing event, screening a handful of...

November 13, 2024

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Trial set for March in Ridgway sex assault case

A judge has set a five-day trial in March for a Ridgway man accused of sexually assaulting a woman last year.Defense attorney Vince Felletter entered ...

November 13, 2024

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Judge orders sex assault suspect to be tried as adult

A judge has ruled that a teenager accused of sexually assaulting a 17-year-old girl inside the home of the now-former Ouray police chief days before h...

November 13, 2024

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Administrator search narrows to 3

The search for Ouray’s new city administrator has narrowed to three finalists who will be in town at the end of next week for a tour, interviews and a...

November 6, 2024

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After years of hikes, some rate relief

Utility rates for the average Ouray resident will inch up by less than $2 a month next year, providing some financial relief after years of sharp incr...

November 6, 2024

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Dual rate changes on horizon

The San Miguel Power Association board of directors will vote next month on whether to approve a pair of rate changes aimed at generating more revenue...

October 30, 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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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....

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Vacation rental owners push back on proposed ADU rule changes

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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Town to consider pitching in on new down payment program

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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