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Student mental health needs remain elevated

The mental health counselor for both Ridgway schools told Ridgway School Board members last week that the social-emotional learning and individual cou...

April 28, 2021

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Ouray board approves updated discipline policy

After hours of discussion during their March and April meetings, the Ouray School Board approved updates to school policy concerning student code of c...

April 28, 2021

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Ridgway clinic expands services

Ouray County residents looking for a more youthful appearance now have a place to get a little lift under the direction of a physician they already kn...

April 28, 2021

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Real estate company finds home in Ouray

A Realtor office that has primarily worked in Montrose and Delta counties is expanding its reach into the San Juans with the opening of a new office i...

April 28, 2021

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Commissioners to discuss possible retail marijuana moratorium

County commissioners will discuss a possible moratorium on new applications for marijuana operations until they can revise the county ordinance govern...

April 27, 2021

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District awaits word on school grant

Ridgway School District will wait to survey the public on a possible funding request until after finding out if it received a state grant for renovati...

April 14, 2021

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New county roads boss expected in May

Ouray County commissioners on Tuesday approved another extension of Interim Road and Bridge Superintendent Bill Frownfelter’s contract, but only until...

April 8, 2021

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County aims for positive message with new employee

Ouray County commissioners and County Administrator Connie Hunt say they hope the county’s newest employee will help promote the county in a positive ...

April 1, 2021

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County grants extension for grow facility

A local marijuana cultivation business must hire a professional landscaping company to design screening of their facility if they are to continue oper...

April 1, 2021

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County buildings to reopen April 12

Ouray County buildings are scheduled to be open to the public on Monday, April 12. This tentative decision came Wednesday during a special work sessio...

April 1, 2021

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Ouray administrator finalists make pitch to public, interview panels

By Mike Wiggins

November 15, 2024

The three candidates for the Ouray city administrator job made their pitches Thursday and today for why they should be hired to fill the city’s top job. Daric Harvey, Michelle Metteer and Michael Rees...

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Two needs, one project

Ouray County is wrangling with dual affordable housing and child care crises. Waterview aims to make a dent in both

By Lia Salvatierra lia@ouraynews.com

November 14, 2024

In a first for Ouray County — and maybe the country — the Waterview affordable housing development will attempt to solve two problems under one roof. The first of those problems is providing an afford...

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Finalists offer varied experience

Public can meet trio vying for top Ouray job tonight

By Mike Wiggins mike@ouraynews.com

November 13, 2024

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 a current administrator in a Colorado mountain tow...

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For reimagined pool bathhouse, all possibilities are on the table

Architect, residents begin thinking about design of new hot springs building

By Mike Wiggins mike@ouraynews.com

November 13, 2024

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 opinions Ouray County residents offered Monday w...

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

Running through Sunday, annual event screens 76 films, offers block party, workshops, panel discussions

By Mike Wiggins mike@ouraynews.com

November 13, 2024

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 films for a small audience for a night or two. Th...

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Remote-triggered avalanche in San Juan Mountains

First responders receive first COVID-19 vaccines