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Board postpones guest ranch decision
A special-use permit application for a proposed guest ranch will come back to Ouray County commissioners in late August after county leaders asked the...
May 7, 2025
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Schools brace for funding changes
A series of proposed changes in how the state of Colorado funds K-12 education is expected to hit the Ridgway School District harder than the Ouray Sc...
April 30, 2025
Hurd focuses on public lands during visit
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Hurd focuses on public lands during visit
Republican Congressman Jeff Hurd listened to concerns about public lands and other topics during a work session with Ouray County commissioners on Apr...
April 30, 2025
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Surplus road funds to stay with Log Hill
A chunk of money left over from a resident-led effort to pave roads on Log Hill Mesa will remain dedicated to road improvements in the area.Ouray Coun...
April 30, 2025
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County rejects $11,000 legal bill
Ouray County taxpayers won’t foot Commissioner Lynn Padgett’s nearly $11,000 legal bill after commissioners Jake Niece and Michelle Nauer voted agains...
April 23, 2025
Duplex answers a housing Hail Mary
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Duplex answers a housing Hail Mary
For too long, the Patton family had too many discussions about changing school districts or moving away from Ouray County entirely. Now, at their new ...
April 23, 2025
Montrose gift, toy shop expands to Ridgway
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Montrose gift, toy shop expands to Ridgway
Sonja Horn was looking for a way to retire from running her gift shop in Montrose when she got a call asking if she’d be interested in opening a secon...
April 23, 2025
Custom cowboy couture saddles up to Ouray
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Custom cowboy couture saddles up to Ouray
Tourists and locals alike can add a feather in their cap at The Mercantile Ouray, a new build-your-own hat bar and Western wear shop opening on Main S...
April 23, 2025
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Uncertainty over federal cuts remains
Federal funding slashes and freezes may mean emptier food pantry shelves, fewer library resources and cuts to public health, emergency management and ...
April 16, 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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