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Proposal to apply biosolids draws concern

As construction of the City of Ouray’s new mechanical wastewater treatment plant progresses, contractors have wrestled with what they’ll do with the l...

August 2, 2023

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Store blends hippie culture with old-school charm

Find vinyl records, clothes, books, trinkets at Ouray's Grateful Goods Its unassuming store front greets customers in the heart of downtown Ouray with...

July 26, 2023

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With an eye on art, Adobe Inn reopens

The Adobe Inn welcomed the community for the first time in nearly four years last week, during an unofficial open house Friday evening with a soundtra...

July 26, 2023

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School board approves home purchase

With some units in Ridgway’s Wetterhorn Homes affordable housing development left unclaimed, the Ridgway school board on July 20 unanimously approved ...

July 26, 2023

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The curious past of Ouray’s midday siren

BURNING QUESTIONS It pierces the silence every Monday through Friday at noon for roughly 20 seconds. No, it's not a local cursing at tourists crossin...

July 26, 2023

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Environment remains high priority for county citizens

Survey respondents rank economic development, tourism low For the first time in nearly 24 years, Ouray County will change its master plan, facing an a...

July 26, 2023

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Rural county jail inspections lax

Ouray fixes noncompliance, but others are afoul of law When Ouray County Commissioners Michelle Nauer and Jake Niece toured the Montrose County Jail o...

July 26, 2023

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Valuations finished, but budget impact unknown

After months of work, Ouray County’s preliminary 2023 property valuation report to the Ouray County Board of Equalization revealed eye-popping increas...

July 19, 2023

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No progress in Log Hill clubhouse cleanup

With owners of structure destroyed by fire unresponsive, county may clear property itselfFor eight months, the burnt husk of the former Fairway Pines ...

July 19, 2023

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Contractor ordered to halt digging

Residents of Panoramic Heights, county worried about potential exposure to toxic metalsThe video on John Pulbratek’s iPhone showed a cloud of dust flu...

July 19, 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 ...

Daniel Schmidt daniel@ouraynews.com

Remote-triggered avalanche in San Juan Mountains

First responders receive first COVID-19 vaccines