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Kiosk planned for Rotary Park climbing area

Ouray’s Rotary Park sees dozens of rock climbers every weekend, and it will soon get a new kiosk and shelter thanks to funding from the Ouray Climbers...

September 15, 2022

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Speeding still a concern on county roads

If you see a plume of dust rising behind your vehicle while cruising down a dirt road, you’re going too fast, according to Ouray County Road and Bridg...

September 15, 2022

CLIMBING THE VIEWS

Growing up in Philadelphia, Jim Donini wanted to be an explorer. He pored over books about great adventures provided by his father, a history teacher,...

September 15, 2022

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Keeping an eye on the ranch

[tecnavia_gallery slug='keeping-an-eye-on-the-ranch-gallery' view='carousel']A pair of eyes peers out from behind handcuffs on the Ranch Watch sign th...

September 8, 2022

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RODEO RIDES AGAIN

[tecnavia_gallery slug='rodeo-rides-again-gallery' view='carousel']Brett Lambert competed in so many rodeos this summer, he lost track of the number. ...

September 8, 2022

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Longtime ranger takes reins at park

With the infrastructure at the nearly-30-year-old Ridgway State Park aging and visitation increasing, new Park Manager John Freeborn has a lot on his ...

September 1, 2022

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Despite incentives, Hot Springs Pool still short-staffed heading into fall

Despite state incentives that became available mid-summer, the Ouray Hot Springs Pool will head into fall short-staffed. According to Pool Manager Car...

September 1, 2022

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After a year of work, county OKs new marijuana rules

New cannabis grow rules are officially on the books in Ouray County, as commissioners on Tuesday passed on second reading an ordinance governing facil...

September 1, 2022

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Fire district to ask voters to double property tax

[tecnavia_gallery slug='fire-district-to-ask-voters-to-double-property-tax-gallery' view='carousel']For the first time in 22 years, the Ridgway Fire P...

September 1, 2022

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Drag Queen Story Hour draws protesters, supporters

[tecnavia_gallery slug='drag-queen-story-hour-draws-protesters-supporters-gallery' view='carousel']The Ouray Public Library's first Drag Queen Story H...

August 24, 2022

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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....

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Remote-triggered avalanche in San Juan Mountains

First responders receive first COVID-19 vaccines