OURAY COUNTY COMMUNITY CARES

Local first responders participated in the Ouray County Community Cares program on Dec. 13 when they gathered donations and distributed them to local families. The holiday program distributes items to those in need. Pictured here are Ridgway Marshal Deputy Abby Boston, Ouray County EMS Chief Paramedic Kim Mitchell, Ouray Police Sgt. Gary Ray and Ouray Police Chief Jeffery Wood. Photo courtesy Annabelle Tarzcewski

By News Staff, on December 18, 2019

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Single-car rollover follows head-on collision that killed one on Wednesday

Fatal accident closes highway

By Plaindealer Staff

February 6, 2025

U.S. Highway 550 is closed at mile marker 101 after a fatal accident was reported at 4:18 p.m. Few details were available Thursday night about this accident, and it was unclear when the highway would...

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CREATING SPACES FOR OTHERS

Ouray's new parks director seeks public collaboration to make most of city's jewels

By Mike Wiggins mike@ouraynews.com

February 5, 2025

Long after the early winter sun dipped behind Twin Peaks, after he filled the daylight hours contemplating grant applications and reviewing plans spread across a conference table, Joe Brown took the s...

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Manager faces criticism

Hunt 'crushed' after commissioners insist on improvement

By Deb Hurley Brobst Special to the Plaindealer

February 5, 2025

Ouray County commissioners spent more than an hour Wednesday criticizing County Manager Connie Hunt’s job performance in the last year, saying they felt some recurring issues hadn’t been addressed, sh...

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Cop rips city over hiring process

Officer says department needs new chief, other help now, suggests he may resign

By Mike Wiggins and Erin McIntyre mike@ouraynews.com erin@ouraynews.com

February 5, 2025

A Ouray police officer criticized city leaders Monday night for restarting the search for a new police chief rather than selecting one of the finalists for the job, and said he might quit. Officer Bra...

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Ridgway bike trails to remain fee-free

BLM holds off on charging vehicles to park at RAT trails, will proceed with campground fees

By Lia Salvatierra lia@ouraynews.com

February 5, 2025

Mountain bikers will continue to ride freely and free of charge on Ouray County’s Ridgway Area Trails, now that proposed day-use fees are off the table this season. The Bureau of Land Management’s Unc...

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Cabin owner sues county over demolition order

By Lia Salvatierra lia@ouraynews.com

February 5, 2025

The owner of a cabin on Red Mountain Pass is suing Ouray County and several county officials in an attempt to reverse an order requiring demolition and removal of the structure. The lawsuit, filed Jan...

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Sheriff, marshal: Not involved in immigration enforcement

Agency leaders say if they know about federal activity, they'll notify public

By Lia Salvatierra lia@ouraynews.com

February 5, 2025

As federal immigration enforcement picks up nationally and across Colorado, the Ouray County Sheriff 's Office and the Ridgway Marshal's Office are pledging transparency and said immigration matters f...

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Resources available for immigrants as threat of mass deportations looms

By Lindsey Toomer Colorado Newsline

February 5, 2025

Various advocacy organizations are offering resources to help immigrant families in Colorado as fears of mass deportations grow under the new Trump administration. President Donald Trump was sworn int...

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Veterans services to expand in Ouray County

County expands services for veterans

By By Lia Salvatierra lia @ouraynews. com

February 5, 2025

Ouray County’s veterans will receive expanded help with claiming federal benefits and other resources through a new arrangement with San Miguel County. During a Tuesday work session with county commis...

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Ice climbing’s next generation ascends to Ouray this weekend

Eight countries appear at first U.S.-based World Youth Championships

By Mike Wiggins mike@ouraynews.com

February 5, 2025

For the first time, the International Climbing and Mountaineering Federation Ice Climbing World Youth Championships will be held in the United States this week. Not only that, but these young ice clim...

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Students earn recognition at fair

By Plaindealer Staff Report Plaindealer@ouraynews.com

February 5, 2025

Local students were recognized at the Uncompahgre STEAM Fair last week for their projects in science, technology, engineering, math and art. The fair included students from Ouray, Ridgway, Telluride, ...

Remote-triggered avalanche in San Juan Mountains

First responders receive first COVID-19 vaccines