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Deb Hurley Brobst Special to the Plaindealer

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Service calls, assistance for victims up in county
The Ouray County sheriff ’s yearly report to the commissioners yielded several tidbits of information about the department’s operations, including a r...
July 17, 2024
County doubles down on order to stop blasting
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County doubles down on order to stop blasting
The project in Ouray where blasting has been occurring for more than two months is in hot water with Ouray County again. The county on Monday issued i...
July 10, 2024
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Big changes in store for county vacation rental rules
Revised rules for short-term rentals will be coming to Ouray County soon, and there are some big changes. Ouray County commissioners on June 26 spent ...
July 3, 2024
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Governments to hire housing administrator
Government officials across Ouray County want to create a one-stop shop for those seeking affordable housing.To do that, they have agreed to move forw...
June 26, 2024
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County orders garage blasting to stop
Ouray County has issued a stop-work order at a private property where blasting into the side of a mountain has been going on for several weeks, but th...
June 26, 2024
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County gives proposed grow facility more time
Cannaboo Farms will have until October to revise and submit a complete application to renew its marijuana cultivation license and change of ownership ...
June 19, 2024
Green Street Park options presented
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Green Street Park options presented
Envision Ridgway’s Green Street Park with its current community garden and apiary plus trails, picnic areas and other family-friendly amenities — and ...
June 19, 2024
Ambitious project aims to reduce wildfire risk
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Ambitious project aims to reduce wildfire risk
Dozens of acres of dead, diseased trees ringing Ouray slated for removal next year Nearly 93 acres of land containing dead, diseased and dying trees e...
June 12, 2024
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Board supports child care tax ask
County 2% lodging tax may go before voters in November Ouray County voters may find a question on the November ballot about creating a lodging tax wit...
June 12, 2024
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County reaches compromise on flag flying at 4-H Center
Pride, church flags both allowed; commissioners say they're open to displays for public events, not private functionsOuray County commissioners have f...
June 5, 2024
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EMS plans to shift staff, save costs
Chief seeks to rely less on higher-paid paramedics
By Lia Salvatierra lia@ouraynews.com 
February 11, 2026
Ouray County Emergency Medical Services wants to implement a new staffing structure this spring to save costs and prepare for a combined fire and emergency services authority. During a Jan. 28 work se...
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Formerly a cash cow, bloom wilts on cannabis
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Formerly a cash cow, bloom wilts on cannabis
Industry slump marked by reduction in wholesale flower prices leaves just one grow facility in county, shaves local government tax revenue
By Lia Salvatierra lia@ouraynews.com 
February 11, 2026
Editor's note: This story has been corrected to reflect that Michael Cox is the former general manager for Dalwhinnie Group, the landlord for Dalwhinnie Farms. The cannabis industry’s downturn has rea...
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County navigating federal assistance program changes
Human Services seeks to avoid burdening families with creation of regional hubs
By Deb Hurley Brobst Special to the Plaindealer 
February 11, 2026
Ouray County officials are working to figure out what it will mean for clients needing food and other assistance when the Colorado Department of Human Services consolidates resources by creating multi...
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Crosswalk project bids over budget
City could cut costs or seek more money from state
By Mike Wiggins mike@ouraynews.com 
February 11, 2026
Ouray city officials are weighing next steps after a trio of bids to build a pair of pedestrian crosswalks and other improvements at either end of town exceeded the project budget. Public Works Direct...
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Wine Fest returns to Ouray
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Wine Fest returns to Ouray
By Plaindealer Staff Report Plaindealer@ouraynews.com 
February 11, 2026
The fourth annual Ouray Winter Wine Festival just happens to fall on Valentine's Day this year. And that means not only will there be wine — there will be flowers, chocolate and more goodies to help s...
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