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Red Mountain Pass reopens after fatal accident
One person died in an accident on Red Mountain Pass near mile marker 90, south of the Bear Creek Falls overlook.
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By News Staff, on October 24, 2022
Red Mountain Pass reopens after fatal accident

One person died in an accident on Red Mountain Pass south of Ouray on Monday. 

Ouray County Undersheriff Tammy Stroup said the accident was reported around 2 p.m. Monday. The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) notified the Sheriff’s Office of fresh tracks driving off U.S. Highway 550 near mile marker 90 and a black vehicle in the gorge below, Stroup said.

The vehicle was about 400 feet below the road, Ouray Mountain Rescue Team Capt. Ruth Stewart said. The team was called in to ex...

Long lost llamas recovered
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Long lost llamas recovered
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November 1, 2024
It’s homecoming season for two llamas, who went missing back in July along the high crests of the West Fork of the Cimarron. The condition of Clavio and Cisneros after they were retrieved: “Excellent,...
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Dual rate changes on horizon
SMPA access charge would go up in January, followed by tiered energy rate in May
By Mike Wiggins mike@ouraynews.com 
October 30, 2024
The San Miguel Power Association board of directors will vote next month on whether to approve a pair of rate changes aimed at generating more revenue to help offset continued increases in operational...
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Statements: Padgett demeaning, hostile
At least 3 county workers tell investigator commissioner treats employees poorly
By Erin McIntyre erin@ouraynews.com 
October 30, 2024
At least three more Ouray County employees have submitted statements criticizing County Commissioner Lynn Padgett's behavior, as part of an investigation sparked by the road and bridge superintendent'...
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Padgett picks up speed on campaign donations
Republican Perkovich continues to outraise, outspend Democrat
By Mike Wiggins mike@ouraynews.com 
October 30, 2024
Ouray County Commissioner Lynn Padgett hauled in more than twice as much money in donations as her opponent in the race for the District 1 seat on the Board of County Commissioners during the most rec...
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