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Water service outages planned for the nights of October 9th and October 14th!
Town Manager's Report - October 1, 2025
Ridgway seeking candidates for 2025-2026 Youth Advisory Council - September 29, 2025
Notice of Vacancy on the Ridgway Sustainability Advisory Board!
Be Bear Aware! - September 15, 2025
Learn about the Beaver Creek Diversion Restoration Project!
Lead Public Education Notice - August 27, 2025
Ductile Iron Pipe Replacement Project Set to Begin on July 28th
Lead Action Level Exceedance Tier 1 Public Notification - July 18, 2025
PLEASE READ: Stage 3 Water Restrictions are now in Effect
LIVE LIKE YOU LOVE IT - TIPS TO CONSERVE WATER OUTDOORS
Planting Trees in Ridgway - Species Recommendations Brochure
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Water Emergencies!
In the event of a water emergency, please call (970) 729-0670.
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Press Releases
Water service outage planned for tonight - October 14, 2025
Ridgway seeking volunteers for Ad Hoc Review Committee - October 9, 2025
Water service outages planned for the nights of October 9th and October 14th - October 8, 2025
Ridgway Seeking Candidates for 2025-2026 Youth Advisory Council - September 29, 2025
Be Bear Aware! - September 15, 2025
Repair work on N Lena Street to take place this week - September 15, 2025
Fire Restrictions Lifted in Ridgway - September 11, 2025
Ridgway Rescinds Stage 2 Fire Restrictions, Reinstates Stage 1 Fire Restrictions - September 4, 2025
Remember to take the Regional Housing Survey! - August 22, 2025
Water service outage POSTPONED to August 26th - August 19, 2025
Ridgway Athletic Park Open House to be held on August 28th - August 18, 2025
Water Service Outage Planned for the Night of August 20th - August 15, 2025
Ridgway Implements Stage 2 Fire Restrictions - August 11, 2025
Application Materials Available for 2026 Town of Ridgway Community Grant Program - August 5, 2025
Ductile Iron Pipe Replacement Project Set to Begin on July 28th - July 24, 2025
Regional Housing Survey Now Available - July 22, 2025
Stage 1 Fire Restrictions Implemented in Ridgway - July 1, 2025
PLEASE READ: Stage 3 Water Restrictions are now in Effect - June 25, 2025
PLEASE READ: Mandatory Water Restrictions are now in Effect - June 19, 2025
Hey, Ridgway! Even with the recent rains, we still need to conserve water - June 9, 2025
Mural work on Artspace Ridgway Space to Create Building commences today - June 5, 2025
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