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Proposal to apply biosolids draws concern
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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
Store blends hippie culture with old-school charm
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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
With an eye on art, Adobe Inn reopens
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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
No progress in Log Hill clubhouse cleanup
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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
Contractor ordered to halt digging
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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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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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