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Board approves housing project
This aerial photo and rendering shows the location of the proposed Waterview affordable housing development in north Ouray. The gray roofs in the middle of the bottom of the photo are the former Biota building. The housing project would be located to the north. Image courtesy Rural Homes
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By Liz Teitz, on January 11, 2023
Board approves housing project

The Ouray Planning Commission voted unanimously Tuesday to approve the sketch plan for the Waterview Planned Unit Development, an affordable housing development with up to 70 homes on the north end of the city.

Rural Homes, a nonprofit project initially launched by the Telluride Foundation in 2021, plans to build the neighborhood on a nine-acre parcel north of the former Biota building, between the Uncompahgre River and Highway 550.

The sketch plan proposed 65 to 70 units, in a mix of single homes...

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County hires finance director
By Plaindealer Staff 
June 10, 2026
An economist and finance strategist has been hired as Ouray County's chief financial officer. Ouray County announced this week it has hired Jason Schrock for the position and he will start in July. Ou...
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County to provide free reproductive health services
By LIA SALVATIERRA 
June 10, 2026
Ouray County Public Health will now provide free reproductive health services for patients under 25 years old, under new agreements approved by county commissioners Tuesday. The yearlong program calle...
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Primary ballots mailed to voters
By Plaindealer Staff 
June 10, 2026
Ouray County voters should begin receiving ballots in the mail this week in advance of the June 30 primary election. Most of the competition for the primary election is at the state and federal level....
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A well-deserved honor
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A well-deserved honor
June 10, 2026
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Police sergeant sues Ouray
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Police sergeant sues Ouray
Lawsuit accusing city of broken promises, defamation followed internal complaints against staff, councilor
By Erin McIntyre erin@ouraynews.com 
June 10, 2026
The Ouray Police Department’s sole sworn officer has filed a lawsuit against the city, accusing city officials of broken promises, unprofessional behavior and defamation. The lawsuit follows a series ...
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Fire danger could spark summertime power outages
SMPA executive advises of 'distinct possibility,' can't assure advanced notice
By Mike Wiggins mike@ouraynews.com 
June 10, 2026
San Miguel Power Association customers could have power temporarily cut to their homes and businesses during high winds and other extreme weather events this summer to prevent electrical equipment fro...
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Film fest remains intimate, connective
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Film fest remains intimate, connective
Seventh-annual Ouray International Film Festival returns to Wright Opera House June 18-21
By Mike Wiggins mike@ouraynews.com 
June 10, 2026
In its seven years, the Ouray International Film Festival has hosted an assortment of special guests, from well-known screenwriters to up-and-coming directors. The event has screened films shot across...
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Prison ordered in sex assault case
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Prison ordered in sex assault case
By Erin McIntyre erin@ouraynews.com 
June 10, 2026
A Ridgway man convicted of sexual assault by a Ouray County jury will spend at least four years in prison. Jeffrey Michael Inmon, 48, was convicted in a four-day jury trial in April. Jurors deliberate...
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Looking Back
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Looking Back
June 10, 2026
Compiled from the files of The Ouray County Herald, The Ridgway Sun, and The Ouray County Plaindealer 60 Years Ago June 9, 1966 Sheriff Jean Brown thinks he has discovered a thief with very odd tastes...
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Concert pairs famed pianist, milestone anniversary
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Concert pairs famed pianist, milestone anniversary
Grammy-nominated Huber returns to Ouray on Saturday
By Erin McIntyre erin@ouraynews.com 
June 10, 2026
Kara Huber's suitcase looks a little different than it usually does when she's traveling for concerts. The Grammy-nominated concert pianist found room in her bag to tuck in a pair of hiking boots, amo...
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County enacts fire restrictions
County, town enact fire ban
June 10, 2026
Ouray County and the town of Ridgway enacted stage 1 fire restrictions on Wednesday, making it illegal to use personal fireworks, have any sort of opening burning or light campfires outside permanent ...
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