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By Lia Salvatierra and Erin McIntyre lia@ouraynews.com erin@ouraynews.com

Town mayor re-elected in landslide
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Town mayor re-elected in landslide
John Clark will continue serving as Ridgway mayor, defeating his only challenger in 14 years since he was first elected, newcomer Tia Mihelarakis. Cla...
April 8, 2026
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Board rebukes commissioner
Two Ouray County commissioners publicly reprimanded their fellow commissioner after discovering she secretly recorded an executive session last week. ...
April 1, 2026
Commissioners fight over board leadership position
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Commissioners fight over board leadership position
For the second year in a row, Ouray County commissioners fought over who should serve as board chairperson, rejecting requests from supporters of Comm...
December 17, 2025
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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
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A well-deserved honor
June 10, 2026
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