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Ex-sheriff arrested again for alleged DUI
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Ex-sheriff arrested again for alleged DUI
Former Ouray County Sheriff Lance FitzGerald was arrested for alleged DUI late Thursday, and faces his third DUI case in four years. He was arrested b...
February 12, 2021
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Most people who come to Ridgway are going somewhere else. It’s a two-valley town, an upstream town—usually, a visitor approaches on Highway 550, climb...
February 10, 2021
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AROUND THE REGION
GUNNISON Cuts and investments are being planned for many of Western Colorado University’s academic programs. If accepted, the changes will take place ...
February 10, 2021
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Ouray outage caused by dump truck
Hundreds of Ouray residents were left without power and Internet service for hours on Feb. 5 after a private contractor working to remove snow hit an ...
February 10, 2021
LOOKING BACK
50 YEARS AGO February 4, 1971 - Editorial: We suggest the scientists are deliberately overlooking another “effect” when they categorize what they beli...
February 10, 2021
CORE Act enjoys broad support
Dear Editor: The Colorado Outdoor Recreation and Economy (CORE) Act was recently introduced in the Congress by Senator Bennett and Congressman Neguse....
February 10, 2021
Which cause do you stand for?
Dear Editor: There is an enormous American flag just south of Ridgway. Did you notice? I did. Now, I want all of us to take a moment to consider what ...
February 10, 2021
Affordable housing idea deserves backing
Dear Editor: Finally. A local long established philanthropic organization with depth of knowledge, a successful track record, and financial strength. ...
February 10, 2021
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Two needs, one project
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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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