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A cabin built on Red Mountain Pass must be removed, since the owner misled the county when he obtained approval for the project, Ouray County commissi...

November 27, 2024

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Ouray County resident receives council’s first wildfire-ready home certification

Last month, Bob Erickson placed the last piece of protective metal under the porch of his home in Eagle Hill Ranch near Ridgway. It was the final touc...

November 27, 2024

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County attorney retains high performance scores

Ouray County Attorney Leo Caselli received a near-perfect annual performance review score from county commissioners for the third year in a row, scori...

November 20, 2024

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Vacation rental owners push back on proposed ADU rule changes

A plan to keep accessory dwelling units from being used for short-term rentals in Ridgway has prompted objections from some short-term rental license ...

November 20, 2024

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Town to consider pitching in on new down payment program

The town of Ridgway is considering supporting a new down payment assistance program that offers up to $100,000 in loans for homebuyers in the local wo...

November 20, 2024

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Two needs, one project

In a first for Ouray County — and maybe the country — the Waterview affordable housing development will attempt to solve two problems under one roof. ...

November 14, 2024

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Clerk to commissioners: Revamp meetings to increase efficiency

Ouray County leaders will refine meeting processes for efficiency to benefit the public and county staff following a request from the county clerk and...

November 13, 2024

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County revises budget, boosts allocations to sheriff’s office

The majority of more than $379,400 in general fund expenditures added to the county's $23.8 million 2025 spending proposed in September is going towar...

November 13, 2024

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Padgett sails to victory

Ouray County Commissioner Lynn Padgett easily won re-election Tuesday night, defeating Republican challenger Michael Perkovich to retain the District ...

November 6, 2024

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Gravel operation plans crushed

Editor's note: This story has been corrected to accurately name resident Curtis Cockrum and the comments made by Trisha Oakland. A proposed gravel cru...

November 6, 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

Lia Salvatierra lia@ouraynews.com

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