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Tensions rise during debate on rental regs

County may evenly split 100 licenses between residents, non-residents Ouray County commissioners last week informally agreed to evenly split the count...

November 1, 2023

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County outranks state in many health categories

Report shows county lags in insurance coverage, housing costs Ouray County outranks the rest of Colorado in many public health categories, according t...

November 1, 2023

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A new place for locals, tourists to mingle

Million Roadhouse bar and restaurant opens in Ridgway When Telluride-based Realtor and developer Ben Jackson and his ownership group first set out to ...

October 25, 2023

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New resources on horizon for sex assault survivors

After decades of limited resources for sexual assault survivors in Ouray County, the Ouray County Support and Advocacy Project is launching programs t...

October 25, 2023

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County, councilor resolve CR 14 access issue

A dispute between Ouray City Councilor John Wood and Ouray County over control of County Road 14 is now resolved, after Wood removed a gate that limit...

October 25, 2023

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‘It’s hell. It’s stressful. It’s hard to sleep’

Ridgway man whose parents are missing in Gaza bombing launches fundraiser to help kibbutz Hamas’ early morning raid was sudden, swift and merciless as...

October 25, 2023

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Ridgway nixes solar in Athletic Park

Editor's note: This story has been corrected to accurately reflect Minerva West requested funds from the town council but the council has not agreed t...

October 18, 2023

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Playground planned for Log Hill

Loghill Village’s first playground will soon be a reality nearly 30 years after the Loghill Village Park and Recreation District first formed, giving ...

October 18, 2023

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County presents preliminary 2024 budget

Ouray County commissioners earlier this month revealed next year’s preliminary budget following September’s budget meetings, including most requested ...

October 18, 2023

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Ballots hit mailboxes this week

Voters to decide on council, school board races; lodging tax hikeDespite a relatively tame statewide ballot this year, Ouray County voters face severa...

October 18, 2023

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Public: Rebuild Ouray PD

Residents seek retention of independent agency after departure of interim chief

By Mike Wiggins mike@ouraynews.com

January 14, 2026

Ouray residents sent a clear message this week: They want to maintain an independent police department instead of permanently relying on the Ouray County Sheriff’s Office for law enforcement. Faced wi...

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Tax questions linger as lodge proceeds with housing plans

By Lia Salvatierra lia@ouraynews.com

January 14, 2026

MTN Lodge in Ridgway is moving forward with plans to convert the hotel to workforce housing for four years starting in February, though the town has yet to cement an agreement with the owners about pa...

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County OKs permit for guest ranch

Stipulations require Gold Mountain to account for bighorn sheep

By Deb Hurley Brobst Special to the Plaindealer

January 14, 2026

Gold Mountain Ranch will be allowed to operate a guest ranch in Ouray County, and county commissioners hope the special-use permit they approved in December will allay community concerns about wildlif...

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EV charging station approved for 4-H Center

By Lia Salvatierra lia@ouraynews.com

January 14, 2026

A high-speed electric vehicle charging station is coming to the Ouray County 4-H Event Center and Fairgrounds parking lot as early as July. During a regular meeting Tuesday, county commissioners unani...

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Remote-triggered avalanche in San Juan Mountains

First responders receive first COVID-19 vaccines