Ouray Halloween 2023
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October 2, 2024
Erin McIntyre — Ouray County Plaindealer The fall colors are spectacular on Red Mountain south of Ouray and across the San Juans. This photo shows the golden aspen trees on the hillside above some his...
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Evidence can be used in alleged sex assault case involving ex-police chief's home
By Erin McIntyre erin@ouraynews.com 
October 2, 2024
The Colorado Supreme Court has overturned a county court judge's decision to punish the district attorney's office for not following evidence rules and prohibit evidence not provided to the defense by...
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Over objections from some, ordinance increases permits, stiffens regulations
By Deb Hurley Brobst Special to the Plaindealer 
October 2, 2024
Ouray County commissioners unanimously adopted a new short-term rental ordinance Tuesday despite an outpouring of concern from some current permit holders who said the new ordinance is ambiguous. Ten ...
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Perkovich says he'll prioritize public safety, roads; Hurd, Simpson seek support at GOP event
By Mike Wiggins mike@ouraynews.com 
October 2, 2024
Criticizing Ouray County government spending as “out of control,” Republican commissioner candidate Michael Perkovich questioned what his opponent has done to help county citizens and said he would pr...
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By Lia Salvatierra lia@ouraynews.com 
October 2, 2024
Ouray County officials are weighing the value of saving an estimated $80,000 to run a month-long gravel crushing operation next to Whispering Pines, but wants to meet with neighbors to gauge their inp...
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Contractors, leaders discuss HVAC, electrical systems; taxpayers likely on hook for biggest repair
By Lia Salvatierra lia@ouraynews.com 
October 2, 2024
After more than three years of trying to diagnose and remedy mechanical and electrical problems with $8.8 million worth of renovations to the Ouray County Courthouse, county leaders are negotiating fi...
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Gas station fight ends in arrest
October 2, 2024
Gas station fight ends in arrest A fight at the Shell gas station in Ridgway escalated to the point where one man allegedly pulled a gun on another, resulting in his arrest. Deputies with the Ridgway ...
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Outgoing prosecutor asks for 13% budget increase for better pay, additional employees
By Lia Salvatierra lia@ouraynews.com 
October 2, 2024
The Seventh Judicial District Attorney’s Office is requesting about $22,000 more from Ouray County in 2025 to pay for better pay and benefits, two more full-time equivalent employees for the evidence ...
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By Lia Salvatierra lia@ouraynews.com 
October 2, 2024
A first look at Ouray County’s preliminary 2025 budget shows a projected $3.15 million spending increase from the 2024 approved budget, nearly double the increase seen from 2023 to 2024. This first-dr...
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October 2, 2024
OURAY POLICE The following is an excerpt of cases handled by the Ouray Police Department from Sept. 2530: Sept. 25 Officer took a report of lost property at the Police Department. Officer discovered a...
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Letters, Opinion...
LETTER TO THE EDITOR
October 2, 2024
Dear Editor: The Plaindealer’s Sept. 26 story about the plight of Ridgway’s businesses got me thinking. The interstate highway system made travel faster — but at a price: Hundreds of small towns throu...
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