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Neighborhood won’t be tested for toxic metals

Experts: Lead, arsenic at elevated levels but pose limited risk Ouray County officials have decided against testing soils in the Panoramic Heights nei...

September 27, 2023

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New initiative aimed at altering power usage habits

San Miguel Power listing peak consumption on customer bills, with potential eye toward tiered rate system Timing matters. At least that’s what San Mig...

September 27, 2023

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After delays, clubhouse demolition begins

County gives Log Hill property owners until Nov. 1 to complete workProperty owners have officially begun demolishing a long-charred Log Hill Mesa buil...

September 27, 2023

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In Ridgway’s new triplex, resiliency abounds

After lengthy delay, families finally settling into Habitat homes Nicole Guck and Jeremy Lewis never expected to live apart for so long. After two of ...

September 20, 2023

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Ridgway unveils new Athletic Park concepts

New baseball field, pickleball courts, dog park, other amenities possible The town of Ridgway released its initial Athletic Park master plan update Mo...

September 20, 2023

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Pickleball craze holds court in Ridgway

Inaugural San Juan Slam tournament brings 100 participants to town this weekend The pickleball craze sweeping the nation will soon make its way to Our...

September 20, 2023

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County eyes bump in staff, pay next year

Budget talks reveal two new sheriff's deputies, more road and bridge vehicles possible Ouray County next year could add a host of new government emplo...

September 20, 2023

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Food Pantry enters new distribution agreement

Switch to GJ-based provider should increase efficiency The Western Slope branch of the Food Bank of the Rockies has added Ouray County to its service ...

September 13, 2023

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Elementary school showcases renovations

After spending a year in converted trailers and temporarily divided rooms, Ridgway Elementary School leaders recently offered hundreds of students, pa...

September 13, 2023

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Marijuana farm given 2 months to shut down

In exchange, MS Support can't appeal permit denial or sue county for damagesNearly a month after deciding to shut down MS Support for odor violations,...

September 13, 2023

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City eyes potential $5M fix for pool heat

By Mike Wiggins mike@ouraynews.com

September 27, 2023

Councilor: Heat pump, boiler system 'most adaptable and scalable' option Ouray city leaders are leaning toward spending nearly $5 million to design, build and install a mechanical system to artificial...

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September 27, 2023

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Sale leaves creditors out millions

By Gabrielle Porter / Special to the Plaindealer

September 27, 2023

Former Revenue-Virginius owners owed more than $60M, but mine sold for only $1.8M The recent $1.8 million sale of a historic silver mine above Ouray will leave its creditors — who collectively are owe...

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CALENDAR & EVENTS

September 27, 2023

CALENDAR & EVENTS THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 28IGNITE SHERBINO: Presenters share their personal and professional passions, using 20 slides that auto-advance every 15 seconds for a total of just five minutes ...

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LOOKING BACK

September 27, 2023

From the Ouray County Herald, Ouray County Plaindealer and the Ridgway SunSeptember 27, 1973 - Plaindealer readers who have followed the situation involving the trails around Ouray will be interested ...

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Remote-triggered avalanche in San Juan Mountains

First responders receive first COVID-19 vaccines