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In an effort to preserve historical structures from the Idarado Mine, Ouray County commissioners agreed Tuesday to accept a donation from Newmont Mini...

February 6, 2020

Cold no damper for new KOA owners

The Ouray KOA’s first winter to remain open is going well, and new owners Troy and Penny Crosson are eager to remodel and expand the campground. “This...

February 5, 2020

Grounds for startup success: New coffee spot aims to offer a friendly space – and a great cup of Joe

Ouray’s earliest risers can now get their caffeine fix in a homey, cozy environment while taking in gorgeous views of Ouray’s landscape and architectu...

January 30, 2020

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Faster internet coming to county on schedule

Phase one of the project to bring fiber optic cable from Montrose over Log Hill and into Ouray for a total of about 48 miles of new broadband is now 3...

January 29, 2020

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Board OKs resolution on staff retention

An unusually large crowd of teachers and community members gathered for a meeting of the Ridgway School Board on Jan. 23 to give public input on schoo...

January 29, 2020

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Board adds Kissingford

After interviewing three candidates last week, the Ouray School Board voted unanimously Tuesday, Jan. 21 to approve Kate Kissingford to fill a seat va...

January 22, 2020

Ice Fest triggers memories aplenty

[tecnavia_gallery slug='ice-fest-triggers-memories-aplenty-gallery' view='carousel']The Ouray Ice Fest has certainly grown from its humble beginnings,...

January 22, 2020

The climb cultivators: Meet an ice farmer

Justin Hofmann doesn’t just see ice farming as a way to ensure a good ice climb, but as a creative outlet. He’s a builder during the warmer months of ...

January 22, 2020

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Teen survives pitchfork accident

Colt Califano knew he was in a precarious position. The 15-year-old was finishing his usual chores at the family’s horse ranch off County Road 1 on th...

January 15, 2020

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Planning Commission awaits tasks in 2020

After updating Ouray County’s land use code to create new regulations to mitigate wildfire risk around homes and buildings — a project that took 18 mo...

January 15, 2020

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OURAY COUNTY'S 'THIRD PLACES'

OURAY’S LIVING ROOM

More than a bouldering gym for the adventurous, Basecamp Ouray proves to be rock that supports, strengthens and builds community

By Lia Salvatierra lia@ouraynews.com

February 19, 2025

Penny Price curled up on a couch at the foot of a climbing wall, plotting out how she’d try and get to the top. The 8-year-old’s parents and other surrounding climbers toyed with a smartphone app that...

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Outfitter settles wildfire claims

Firm pays $500K to Forest Service but denies liability

By Mike Wiggins mike@ouraynews.com

February 19, 2025

A San Miguel County hunting outfitter will pay the U.S. Forest Service $500,000 to resolve allegations it was liable for a 2019 wildfire east of Ridgway. The settlement agreement, announced last week ...

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Commissioners shift focus to new manager

Board to hire interim leader or consultant to help deputy manager run county

By Deb Hurley Brobst Special to the Plaindealer

February 19, 2025

Ouray County commissioners either will hire an interim county manager or a consultant to help run the county when County Manager Connie Hunt leaves her position March 31. It's the first time the count...

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In Ouray, the thin blue line could narrow even further

Officer may jump to sheriff's office as council, police to meet next week

By Mike Wiggins mike@ouraynews.com

February 19, 2025

The ranks of the Ouray Police Department, frayed by a delay in hiring a new police chief and an inability to find another police officer, appear to be on the verge of thinning further. Interim Police ...

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Engineer tapped for water repairs

Ridgway aims to finish $8M reconstruction of diversion system by end of year

By Lia Salvatierra lia@ouraynews.com

February 19, 2025

The town of Ridgway selected an engineer to design a portion of the town’s pricey repairs to its water system, which was destroyed by record monsoonal events last summer. The goal is to finish constru...

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Remote-triggered avalanche in San Juan Mountains

First responders receive first COVID-19 vaccines