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Deb Hurley Brobst Special to the Plaindealer

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Ridgway closer to getting Space to Create mural
Ridgway should have public artwork on the east side of the three-story Space to Create building by fall 2025. The Ridgway Town Council on March 13 app...
March 27, 2024
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Home Trust pushes for local government contracts
Nonpro_it affordable housing provider seeks to coordinate servicesRidgway officials are excited about a proposal to coordinate affordable- housing ser...
March 27, 2024
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County picks 3 finalists for deputy manager job
Ouray County has three finalists for deputy county manager. While the county is not required by law to name finalists, it decided to do so to be more ...
March 20, 2024
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Survey: Support lukewarm for child care tax increase
Commissioners undecided about fall ballot measure Ouray County voters might support a lodging tax to help pay for early child care needs, according to...
March 20, 2024
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County pushes support for more federal ranger funds
Ouray County commissioners hope they can find additional funds to help pay for more rangers to patrol federal lands.The U.S. Forest Service’s Alpine R...
March 20, 2024
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Railroad cars, building designated landmarks
County close to naming deputy manager finalists, seeks planning board members Twelve narrow-gauge railroad cars and one small outbuilding in Ridgway e...
March 13, 2024
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County manager receives high marks in evaluation
Commissioners emphasize need for plan to succeed Hunt Ouray County commissioners emphasized that County Manager Connie Hunt needs to implement a succe...
March 6, 2024
A cloudy future for Crystal Reservoir
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A cloudy future for Crystal Reservoir
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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Town to sue MTN Lodge owners
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Town to sue MTN Lodge owners
Council votes unanimously to pursue legal action over enforcing land use code, long-term housing at hotel
By LIA SALVATIERRA 
March 27, 2026
The town of Ridgway is suing the owners of MTN Lodge, demanding they continue to pay lodging taxes while using their hotel as workforce housing over the next four years. The lawsuit comes after months...
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Ridgway council candidates discuss issues at forum
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Ridgway council candidates discuss issues at forum
Mihelarakis, Clark focus on sustainability, economy
By Lia Salvatierra lia@ouraynews.com 
March 25, 2026
Seasoned insights squared off with fresh perspective during an election forum last week as both of Ridgway’s mayoral candidates answered questions centered on their approaches to sustainability and fo...
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Sergeant slams city leaders
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Sergeant slams city leaders
Troxell claims council, administrator mishandled police department; sheriff offers to hire, train officers
By Mike Wiggins mike@ouraynews.com 
March 25, 2026
The lone remaining sworn officer in the Ouray Police Department criticized city leaders Tuesday for their management of the latest round of turmoil within the department, claiming City Administrator M...
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Views vary on electric building code, other issues
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Views vary on electric building code, other issues
By Mike Wiggins mike@ouraynews.com 
March 25, 2026
Ridgway Town Council candidates split last week over whether they support the potential adoption of an all-electric building code for new development in town, one of several hot topics at a candidate ...
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City’s cost for police services climbing
County OKs amendment boosting reimbursement rate
By By Lia Salvatierra and Mike Wiggins lia@ouraynews.com mike@ouraynews.com 
March 25, 2026
The city of Ouray's tab for having Ouray County provide law enforcement services is growing. Ouray County commissioners on Tuesday approved an amendment to an intergovernmental agreement that will rai...
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