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The U.S. Forest Service is considering draining the body of water atop Red Mountain Pass. Local leaders worry that could harm tourism and recreation T...

March 6, 2024

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County considers choices for boosting affordable housing

Leaders could ask voters to form authority or contract with nonprofit Ouray County commissioners are figuring out how to provide for more affordable h...

March 6, 2024

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County OKs Red Mountain lodge permit

Concerns persist about parking, visitor limits The Red Mountain Alpine Lodge has a special-use permit to continue operating. However, it’s not that si...

February 28, 2024

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County wants others to lead water lawsuit

Commissioners could withdraw legal action if no one steps up Ouray County will file paperwork in water court explaining it no longer wants to spearhea...

February 28, 2024

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County rethinks water lawsuit involvement

With legal costs climbing, commissioners may ask others to take lead on Cow Creek pipeline plan Ouray County commissioners are reconsidering their lea...

February 21, 2024

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County seeks to obtain Idarado Houses land

Leaders push for full demolition of charred Log Hill clubhouse, bid farewell to public health directorOuray County is working to obtain the land that ...

February 21, 2024

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New county fees take effect April 1

Ouray County’s land use, road impact and marijuana fees will change as soon as April 1, so the county recoups the costs it incurs to process and issue...

February 21, 2024

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County OKs permit for lodge after deliberation

Some residents cite concerns about Red Mountain Alpine Lodge Red Mountain Alpine Lodge will continue operating as a bed-and-breakfast, though it is su...

February 7, 2024

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December 24, 2025

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Affordable housing nonprofit to expand across state

Telluride-based Rural Homes plans to build 120 new units in 2026, but future of Ouray project unclear

By Lia Salvatierra lia@ouraynews.com

December 24, 2025

Telluride-based Rural Homes is entering a new era of affordable housing work across the state after bringing on a new CEO and looking beyond pilot projects in Ouray and San Miguel counties. The afford...

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Second Chance Humane Society

December 24, 2025

Editor's note: The Ouray County Plaindealer is continuing its tradition of featuring nonprofit organizations based in Ouray County, serving Ouray County in a series of profiles called Season of Sharin...

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Home Trust of Ouray County

December 24, 2025

Year established as a nonprofit: 2018 What does your organization do for Ouray County? Affordable housing remains one of the most pressing challenges facing Ouray County, where the median price for a ...

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Sherbino Theater/ Ridgway Chautauqua

December 24, 2025

Deb Hurley Brobst Special to the Plaindealer

Remote-triggered avalanche in San Juan Mountains

First responders receive first COVID-19 vaccines