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Stories of the year No. 1: Vaccine arrives, but challenges remain

Editor's note: The story of the vaccine arriving in Ouray County was the top story of 2021. This week's edition features 10 top stories from the past ...

December 24, 2021

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Stories of the year No. 2: Restrictions loosen, events and visitors return

The arrival and availability of COVID vaccines brought a gradual end to most of the state’s pandemic restrictions on businesses and gatherings, allowi...

December 24, 2021

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Stories of the year No. 8: Space to Create finally breaks ground

More than five years after Ridgway was selected for an affordable housing project, ground broke on the Space to Create building this summer. When comp...

December 24, 2021

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State funding fuels housing proposals

A second Ridgway development project has received a Colorado Community Revitalization Grant from the state, while a major Ouray development has receiv...

December 23, 2021

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State requires schools to raise taxes

Both Ouray County school districts will be required by the state to begin increasing their mill levies annually for the next nine years under a mandat...

December 16, 2021

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Ouray extends RV permit program

Ouray will continue to allow local workers to camp in recreational vehicles in the city through next November, though only one employer used the progr...

December 9, 2021

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COVID cases climb after holiday

After nearly a week with only one new COVID case, Ouray County reported eight new cases Monday, which Public Health Director Tanner Kingery attributed...

December 9, 2021

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Panel OKs Ridgway townhome project

The Ridgway Planning Commission voted Tuesday to recommend approval of six new townhouses on Charles Street after two lengthy discussions about design...

December 1, 2021

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Dog survives deer attack

[tecnavia_gallery slug='dog-survives-deer-attack-gallery' view='carousel']John Randolph will never forget the sound. Just minutes after letting his do...

December 1, 2021

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Performance venues shift COVID protocols

Two performing arts venues in Ouray County have split on requirements for attendees as local COVID case numbers remain high: Ouray’s Wright Opera Hous...

November 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