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Dormant Colona restaurant receives renewed liquor license from county

Ouray County commissioners on Tuesday approved a liquor license for a Colona restaurant that has been closed for years, with a goal of helping the own...

September 13, 2023

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Revised forest management plan released

The U.S. Forest Service has released the latest version of its revised Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison national forests land management plan, whi...

September 6, 2023

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Imogene Pass Run turns 50

Started by accident in '73, popular Ouray-Telluride race is Saturday When Rick Trujillo first ran over the Sneffels range from Ouray to Telluride in A...

September 6, 2023

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County debates short-term rental changes

Editor's note: This story has been corrected to accurately reflect quotes from Mary Beth Miles. New rules would allow additional leases of empty bedro...

September 6, 2023

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No doggone room at animal shelter

Second Chance currently can't accept any more pets, and the waiting list to surrender is double the historical average The Second Chance Humane Societ...

August 30, 2023

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Legal battle over County Road 5 ends

State Supreme Court declines to hear appeal, upholding limited wintertime access The Colorado Supreme Court has declined to hear an appeal over winter...

August 30, 2023

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Saddle up to Ridgway’s newest hotel

Hotel Palomino blends ranching heritage with modern amenities Siblings Merlyn Ellis and Zack Young are no stranger to the hospitality industry. Their ...

August 30, 2023

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Council OKs Wetterhorn exception request

Telluride lodge employee allowed to purchase one of three remaining affordable units in RidgwayBreaking with precedent, the Ridgway Town Council on Mo...

August 30, 2023

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Owners of burned clubhouse issued notice of violation

County pursues cleanup of Log Hill facility destroyed by fireFed up with inaction by property owners, Ouray County commissioners on Tuesday approved a...

August 30, 2023

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Sheriff’s posse prepares to ride

Volunteers recruited to help cover gaps in coverageFacing coverage challenges and a growing number of service calls, the Ouray County Sheriff’s Office...

August 30, 2023

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Neighborhood won’t be tested for toxic metals

By Daniel Schmidt daniel@ouraynews.com

September 27, 2023

Experts: Lead, arsenic at elevated levels but pose limited risk Ouray County officials have decided against testing soils in the Panoramic Heights neighborhood for possible arsenic and lead exposure, ...

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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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Remote-triggered avalanche in San Juan Mountains

First responders receive first COVID-19 vaccines