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County considers final courthouse fixes
After more than three years of trying to diagnose and remedy mechanical and electrical problems with $8.8 million worth of renovations to the Ouray Co...
October 2, 2024
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District attorney seeks more funding
The Seventh Judicial District Attorney’s Office is requesting about $22,000 more from Ouray County in 2025 to pay for better pay and benefits, two mor...
October 2, 2024
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County proposes $3.15M hike in 2025 budget
A first look at Ouray County’s preliminary 2025 budget shows a projected $3.15 million spending increase from the 2024 approved budget, nearly double ...
October 2, 2024
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Divide Ranch developer granted extension
The developer of the Divide Ranch & Club on Log Hill Mesa will have another five years to build out a maximum of 150 homes planned for the subdivi...
September 25, 2024
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State commits $4.9M to local flood repairs
Gov. Jared Polis has committed $4.9 million in state funding to help pay for repairs to public infrastructure in Ouray County that was damaged by mons...
September 25, 2024
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Gravel crushing proposed near homes
Ouray County commissioners are considering a proposal from the road and bridge superintendent for a gravel crushing operation across from the Whisperi...
September 18, 2024
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County, mine reach road plowing pact
Ouray County will extend a three-year agreement for the new owners of the Camp Bird and Revenue-Virginius silver mines to plow Camp Bird Road to acces...
September 18, 2024
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Fire District mulls consolidation approach
The Ridgway Fire Protection District is debating how to involve stakeholders in a potential county-wide fire and emergency services consolidation effo...
September 18, 2024
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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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