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Pickleball craze holds court in Ridgway
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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
Elementary school showcases renovations
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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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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
Imogene Pass Run turns 50
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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
No doggone room at animal shelter
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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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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
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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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