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Chamber backs away from marketing bid
The Ridgway Area Chamber of Commerce is forgoing the chance to provide marketing and tourism services for the town of Ridgway, saying it doesn’t make ...
October 29, 2025
New therapy practice focuses on solutions
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New therapy practice focuses on solutions
Therapist Jeff Tidrick focuses on possibilities and solutions rather than problems. “No matter what kind of problem someone comes into therapy with, t...
October 29, 2025
Board makes offer on top job
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Board makes offer on top job
Editor’s note: This has been corrected to identify Mendez, who was born in the United States, as Dominican-American.  Ouray County’s new county manage...
October 22, 2025
County clerk announces resignation
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County clerk announces resignation
Commissioners to appoint replacement for Lynn, who's moving to help familyOuray County Clerk and Recorder Cristy Lynn announced Tuesday she will resig...
October 22, 2025
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4-H Center manager quits amid complaints
Ouray County leaders are sorting out how to manage upcoming events at the 4-H Event Center and Fairgrounds in the wake of the venue manager's resignat...
October 22, 2025
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Ouray fire chief seeks full-time role, pay
Ouray Volunteer Fire Department Chief Adam Kunz is seeking a full-time salary, saying the role is consuming more of his time due to increased call vol...
October 22, 2025
EMS chief pushes to hire more staff
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EMS chief pushes to hire more staff
Ouray County Emergency Medical Services Chief Nate McCullough wants to figure out how the county’s emergency and fire services can come together to hi...
October 22, 2025
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Water costs increase for county irrigators
The cost of leasing backup water to support Ouray County irrigators is increasing this year, as the Tri-County Water Conservancy District is charging ...
October 15, 2025
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Wildfire panel focuses on insurance issues
Wildfires are one natural disaster communities can exercise some control over.And the hope is that soon homeowners will not only have control over mit...
October 15, 2025
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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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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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