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Feds propose permit system for Blue Lakes
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Feds propose permit system for Blue Lakes
Editor's note: This article has been corrected to reflect the number of hikers allowed in the proposed permitting system. Plan could be implemented in...
October 18, 2023
Banned books author to speak in Ouray
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Banned books author to speak in Ouray
The author of the second- most banned book in the U.S. will give a presentation on intellectual freedom on Friday at the Ouray Community Center. Georg...
October 4, 2023
Kismet Cafe meant to be in Ridgway
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Kismet Cafe meant to be in Ridgway
Soon-to-open eatery will feature Mediterranean cuisine Visiting the kitchen at the soon-to-open Kismet Cafe in Ridgway is a little bit like watching "...
September 27, 2023
Man gets 8 years for cop threats
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Man gets 8 years for cop threats
Fearing for safety, victims seek max sentence; DA calls Gottorff 'scourge' on community A judge sentenced a Ridgway man to eight years in prison after...
September 20, 2023
Final chapter for bookshop?
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Final chapter for bookshop?
Ouray gem's future in limbo after loss of long-term lease in Beaumont The Ouray Bookshop will close a chapter in its long history at the Beaumont Hote...
September 13, 2023
Helicopter mapping project begins
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Helicopter mapping project begins
Don't be alarmed. The low-flying helicopter you will likely see in the region over the next few months is collecting data for a mapping project. The U...
August 30, 2023
MEET ME AT THE FAIR
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MEET ME AT THE FAIR
This year's event features carnival games, livestock auction It's time for the Ouray County Fair and this year's event features everything from livest...
August 9, 2023
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Ridgway runs afoul of labor laws
Town council will consider remedy to lack of overtime pay for deputies next week Deputies who serve and protect Ridgway work in the only town departme...
August 2, 2023
WON’T YOU BE MY NEIGHBOR?
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WON’T YOU BE MY NEIGHBOR?
Wetterhorn affordable housing neighborhood takes shape  A small crowd gathered Tuesday morning to watch a crane lift the first round of homes from fla...
July 26, 2023
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Ridgway girls run down state title
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Ridgway girls run down state title
Young team blows past competition to hoist Class 2A cross country trophy
By By Matt Meyer Special to the Plaindealer 
November 5, 2025
There isn’t a perfect translation for “hill” in Chinese. That's something Natasha Hessler discovered when she arrived at the famous creek crossing during the Colorado State Cross Country Championship ...
Underwood elected mayor
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Underwood elected mayor
Hart joins council, which needs to fill two spots
By Mike Wiggins mike@ouraynews.com 
November 5, 2025
Ouray City Councilor Michael Underwood won election to the mayor’s seat Tuesday night, succeeding on a campaign that emphasized fiscal conservatism and a vow to fix what he perceives as a disconnect b...
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