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By MarcusonNovember 3, 2023
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    EMS plans to shift staff, save costs
    Chief seeks to rely less on higher-paid paramedics
    By Lia Salvatierra lia@ouraynews.com 
    February 11, 2026
    Ouray County Emergency Medical Services wants to implement a new staffing structure this spring to save costs and prepare for a combined fire and emergency services authority. During a Jan. 28 work se...
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    Formerly a cash cow, bloom wilts on cannabis
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    Formerly a cash cow, bloom wilts on cannabis
    Industry slump marked by reduction in wholesale flower prices leaves just one grow facility in county, shaves local government tax revenue
    By Lia Salvatierra lia@ouraynews.com 
    February 11, 2026
    Editor's note: This story has been corrected to reflect that Michael Cox is the former general manager for Dalwhinnie Group, the landlord for Dalwhinnie Farms. The cannabis industry’s downturn has rea...
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    News
    County navigating federal assistance program changes
    Human Services seeks to avoid burdening families with creation of regional hubs
    By Deb Hurley Brobst Special to the Plaindealer 
    February 11, 2026
    Ouray County officials are working to figure out what it will mean for clients needing food and other assistance when the Colorado Department of Human Services consolidates resources by creating multi...
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    News
    Crosswalk project bids over budget
    City could cut costs or seek more money from state
    By Mike Wiggins mike@ouraynews.com 
    February 11, 2026
    Ouray city officials are weighing next steps after a trio of bids to build a pair of pedestrian crosswalks and other improvements at either end of town exceeded the project budget. Public Works Direct...
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    Wine Fest returns to Ouray
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    Wine Fest returns to Ouray
    By Plaindealer Staff Report Plaindealer@ouraynews.com 
    February 11, 2026
    The fourth annual Ouray Winter Wine Festival just happens to fall on Valentine's Day this year. And that means not only will there be wine — there will be flowers, chocolate and more goodies to help s...
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    LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
    Avoid idling cars, make street pedestrian mall
    February 11, 2026
    Dear Editor: On a beautiful, warm winter day I propped open the front door of the Decker Room at the Art Space on Clinton Street. My intention was to invite in the sun and any passersby who might be e...
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    Seeing isn’t always believing: Improve your news literacy on Feb. 22
    By Erin McIntyre 
    February 11, 2026
    "I'll believe it when I see it" and "seeing is believing" are two phrases that haven't aged well. Nowadays, I'm skeptical of videos friends send me, photos that look like someone manipulated them and ...
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    How science fiction, silver built Mount Sneffels
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    How science fiction, silver built Mount Sneffels
    By Carolyn Snowbarger 
    February 11, 2026
    For those of us lucky enough to step onto our decks or open our front doors to a view of the northern San Juans, one silhouette dominates the horizon: Mount Sneffels. Known as the "Queen of the San Ju...
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    Senior’s work ethic pays off with superb season
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    Senior’s work ethic pays off with superb season
    By By Bernie Pearce Special to the Plaindealer 
    February 11, 2026
    The majority of high school student-athletes in Ouray County are headed on a post-graduation pathway in a career in something other than sports. But for some, their drive to excel extends to a desire ...
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    Calendar & Events
    February 11, 2026
    Thursday, February 12 Tech Thursday – Get help with quick tech problems from 4-6 p.m. at the Ridgway Public Library, 300 Charles St. Walk-ins welcome. After school Valentine's Day craft time for eleme...
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    New county manager seeks to lead with heart
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    New county manager seeks to lead with heart
    After careers in big cities and large governments, Antonio Mendez is shifting his perspective
    By Lia Salvatierra lia@ouraynews.com 
    February 4, 2026
    Ouray County is unlike most places Antonio Mendez has lived or worked before, and Mendez brings experience unlike the county has seen in two decades, or possibly ever. Ouray County’s new manager grew ...
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