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Larry Fredrick Falk
Larry Fredrick Falk of Ridgway died peacefully on April 27, after a brief illness. Larry was born on Feb. 8, 1949 in Dearborn, MI, the only child of E...
May 26, 2021
LOOKING BACK
50 YEARS AGO May 27, 1971 - More contestants for Queen for the Fourth of July are needed. Girls in their teens, in Ouray County, are all eligible. Con...
May 26, 2021
Cowie best for SMPA
Dear Editor: In the last few days ballots have arrived in our mail boxes for the San Miguel Power Association Board of Directors election. This electi...
May 26, 2021
Team investigating death on CR14
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Team investigating death on CR14
UPDATE: 12:59 p.m. A suspected drunken driver who was pursued by a Ouray police officer died after falling into Dexter Creek Canyon while fleeing the ...
May 25, 2021
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CELEBRATION OF LIFE
Dec. 11, 1920-Dec. 14, 2020 Elaine Kessler went to be with the Lord on Dec. 14, 2020. We will celebrate her life on May 24 at the Ouray Christian Fell...
May 19, 2021
PAVING THE WAY
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PAVING THE WAY
[tecnavia_gallery slug='paving-the-way-gallery' view='carousel']Above: Sage Country Concrete owner Kevan Wedel rakes concrete for a new apron and driv...
May 19, 2021
ACCIDENT WITH A PURPOSE
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ACCIDENT WITH A PURPOSE
[tecnavia_gallery slug='accident-with-a-purpose-gallery' view='carousel']Top: Members of the Ridgway Volunteer Fire Department stabilize a car used in...
May 19, 2021
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AROUND THE REGION
GUNNISON With one day to go before commencement, Western Colorado University President Greg Salsbury said May 7 that he would retire from his post at ...
May 19, 2021
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NEWS BRIEFS
Communities that Care receive grant Through the Ouray County Public Health Department, the state has awarded a five-year, $650,000 grant for preventio...
May 19, 2021
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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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