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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

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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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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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Ridgway council votes to explore all-electric rules with grant money

By LIA SALVATIERRA

June 12, 2026

The Ridgway Town Council has decided it’s willing to take a chance on a grant-funded public process in pursuit of an all-electric building code for new construction. Councilors unanimously voted on We...

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County hires finance director

By Plaindealer Staff

June 10, 2026

An economist and finance strategist has been hired as Ouray County's chief financial officer. Ouray County announced this week it has hired Jason Schrock for the position and he will start in July. Ou...

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County to provide free reproductive health services

By LIA SALVATIERRA

June 10, 2026

Ouray County Public Health will now provide free reproductive health services for patients under 25 years old, under new agreements approved by county commissioners Tuesday. The yearlong program calle...

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Primary ballots mailed to voters

By Plaindealer Staff

June 10, 2026

Ouray County voters should begin receiving ballots in the mail this week in advance of the June 30 primary election. Most of the competition for the primary election is at the state and federal level....

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A well-deserved honor

June 10, 2026

Deb Hurley Brobst Special to the Plaindealer

Remote-triggered avalanche in San Juan Mountains

First responders receive first COVID-19 vaccines