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By Lia Salvatierra lia@ouraynews.com 
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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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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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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By Lia Salvatierra lia@ouraynews.com 
October 30, 2024
Plans for a 6 million gallon-per-day water treatment facility off of U.S Highway 550 near Colona now await final approval from the Ouray County Board of County Commissioners, after a special use permi...
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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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Prescribed burn planned north of Ridgway
October 30, 2024
Prescribed burn planned north of Ridgway The Bureau of Land Management is planning to ignite slash piles and conduct prescribed burns in the region to reduce fuels and help remove invasive species. On...
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Hill, Fedel families partner to open Ace Hardware in Ridgway
By Mike Wiggins mike@ouraynews.com 
October 30, 2024
When the Family Dollar store closed in Ridgway earlier this spring, Ace Hardware saw an opportunity. And the Hill and Fedel families, in turn, saw an opportunity to bring another family-run business i...
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By Lia Salvatierra lia@ouraynews.com 
October 30, 2024
Realm Supply will reopen across the county on Ouray’s Main Street after closing its doors in Ridgway this summer. Owner Tia Mihelarakis will take over part of The Blue Pear at 645 Main St. on Nov. 1, ...
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By Lia Salvatierra lia@ouraynews.com 
October 30, 2024
Ridgway Pilates' new space within Ridgway’s old bank building is a dream for owner Erica Young, whose old location could barely accommodate her growing clientele. The former Realm Supply location at 5...
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Colorado Main Street Community initiative could unlock funding for business revitalization
By Lia Salvatierra lia@ouraynews.com 
October 30, 2024
After being crowned an official Colorado Main Street Community, Ouray has unlocked state resources for downtown revitalization efforts ranging from aesthetic repairs on historic storefronts to support...
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