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Dec. 20, 1936-Feb. 18, 2023 Carl Schwenk, age 86, of Ridgway, was born in West Reading, PA on Dec. 20, 1936. He was the second son of the late Wayland...

February 23, 2023

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Ouray proposes big fee increase

Fees charged by the city of Ouray for everything from development and sign permits to short-term rental applications and inspections will increase sig...

February 20, 2023

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And the winners are …

[tecnavia_gallery slug='and-the-winners-are-gallery' view='carousel']Another Best of Ouray County readers' choice awards is in the books! Thank you to...

February 15, 2023

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OURAY COUNTY LOOKING BACK

February 17, 1972 - Ouray’s first condominium units will be built this spring. Construction will begin soon on the Krisken Chalets, 36 condominium uni...

February 15, 2023

Obituaries

Frances Lorene Talbert

Frances Lorene (Fournier) Talbert was born on the family ranch in Pleasant Valley in 1924 to Eugene and Gladys (Rudd) Fournier. Frances passed away Fe...

February 15, 2023

A FINE TIME AT WINE FEST

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February 15, 2023

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NEWS BRIEFS

Ridgway water outage planned tonight A water outage is planned Thursday night (Feb. 9) in Ridgway for customers located east of the river, for a const...

February 8, 2023

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HOMECOMING HOOPS

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February 8, 2023

OUTCLIMBING THE COMPETITION

February 8, 2023

City takes ‘do as I say, not as I do’ approach to snow clearing

Dear Editor: After reading your article regarding the new snow shoveling code, I would like to offer some opinions and to pose some questions regardin...

February 8, 2023

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Ouray administrator finalists make pitch to public, interview panels

By Mike Wiggins

November 15, 2024

The three candidates for the Ouray city administrator job made their pitches Thursday and today for why they should be hired to fill the city’s top job. Daric Harvey, Michelle Metteer and Michael Rees...

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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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For reimagined pool bathhouse, all possibilities are on the table

Architect, residents begin thinking about design of new hot springs building

By Mike Wiggins mike@ouraynews.com

November 13, 2024

A larger, brighter entryway. An overhauled locker room that doesn’t place the showers next to the toilets. More gym space. Those were just a few of the opinions Ouray County residents offered Monday w...

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Now in 10th year, Ridgway film fest finds ‘growth spurt’

Running through Sunday, annual event screens 76 films, offers block party, workshops, panel discussions

By Mike Wiggins mike@ouraynews.com

November 13, 2024

Arielle Bielak thinks of the Ridgway Independent Film Festival as a child. In its infancy, it was a novel, inward-facing event, screening a handful of films for a small audience for a night or two. Th...

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Remote-triggered avalanche in San Juan Mountains

First responders receive first COVID-19 vaccines