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A decision on whether to implement a new mask mandate won’t be made until the end of January, more than a month into the latest COVID-19 surge. Last w...

January 19, 2022

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Short-term rental enforcement outsourced

Ouray County and the city of Ouray have hired a California company to handle short-term rental enforcement, in an effort to identify and crack down on...

January 13, 2022

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County approves variance for camping permit

Ouray County commissioners approved a variance allowing an Elk Meadows property owner to apply for a long-term camping permit on a lot that does not m...

January 13, 2022

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SKIJORING RIDES AGAIN

[tecnavia_gallery slug='skijoring-rides-again-gallery' view='carousel']Months before the skiers and riders arrived at Saturday's skijoring competition...

January 13, 2022

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County to consider mask mandate

Ouray County commissioners plan to meet with city, town and school officials this month to discuss requiring masks in indoor places amid an ongoing sp...

January 13, 2022

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COVID cases surge to record high

Almost 100 Ouray County residents have tested positive for COVID-19 in the last 10 days, and active cases currently make up almost 15% of all cases re...

January 6, 2022

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A broken link in the supply chain

Tammee Tuttle is used to sporadic challenges getting ingredients or supplies for the True Grit Cafe. In some years, fires or floods have interfered wi...

January 6, 2022

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Ouray County reports spike in COVID cases

Ouray County is reporting a spike in COVID-19 cases and a surge in testing demand, with 37 positive cases in the last 10 days. Emergency Manager Glen...

December 29, 2021

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Stories of the year No. 4: Labor shortages hamper businesses, schools

Every parking space was full, and lines stretched out doors and around corners. It was the peak of summer tourism season in Ouray, with visitors hungr...

December 24, 2021

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Stories of the year No. 3: Ouray tries to solve affordable housing issues

Ouray’s affordable housing issues aren’t new, but they came into the spotlight more than ever before in 2021 as locals clamored for changes amid climb...

December 24, 2021

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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....

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Remote-triggered avalanche in San Juan Mountains

First responders receive first COVID-19 vaccines