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Hurd mum on reservoir transfer
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Hurd mum on reservoir transfer
U.S. Rep. Jeff Hurd is remaining mum on whether he will support a bill that would transfer Crystal Reservoir from the U.S. Forest Service to the city ...
September 24, 2025
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Prairie dog mitigation to proceed
Top of the Pines will hire a contractor to lethally fumigate a portion of its prairie dog population, despite adopting a management plan prioritizing ...
September 24, 2025
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Postal Service probing locked boxes in Ridgway
The U.S. Postal Service is addressing complaints from Ridgway residents who had their post office boxes at the Ridgway Post Office locked without noti...
September 24, 2025
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County names trio of manager finalists
Ouray County commissioners have selected three finalists for the county manager vacancy, a step toward ensuring they will usher in new, permanent coun...
September 24, 2025
Ridgway fire chief gets raise
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Ridgway fire chief gets raise
Ridgway Fire Chief Chris Miller will receive a 14% salary increase and be paid a $95,000 salary for 2025 retroactively, after the Ridgway Fire Protect...
September 24, 2025
Congressman focuses on free speech, health care during telephone town hall
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Congressman focuses on free speech, health care during telephone town hall
U.S. Rep. Jeff Hurd defended First and Second Amendment rights and components of President Donald Trump’s signature budget bill including changes to h...
September 24, 2025
Cemetery, fire districts seek tax increases
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Cemetery, fire districts seek tax increases
Two taxing districts in Ouray County are asking for mill levy increases in November for the first time since they were created. The Cedar Hill Cemeter...
September 24, 2025
New floral studio blooms in Ridgway
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New floral studio blooms in Ridgway
Kristina Lemon began buying flowers for herself each week about three years ago. It became an act of self-care and something she’d been doing for othe...
September 24, 2025
East meets West at Ridgway practice
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East meets West at Ridgway practice
Though she studied it for years, Sam Willits still considers acupuncture magic. She’s seen it solve sleep issues and digestive problems, chronic pain ...
September 24, 2025
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County looks to curb 2026 budget
After years of growth, Ouray County leaders are working together to find ways to rein in or hold costs steady in 2026.During a special work session Tu...
September 17, 2025
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EMS plans to shift staff, save costs
Chief seeks to rely less on higher-paid paramedics
By Lia Salvatierra lia@ouraynews.com 
February 11, 2026
Ouray County Emergency Medical Services wants to implement a new staffing structure this spring to save costs and prepare for a combined fire and emergency services authority. During a Jan. 28 work se...
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Formerly a cash cow, bloom wilts on cannabis
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Formerly a cash cow, bloom wilts on cannabis
Industry slump marked by reduction in wholesale flower prices leaves just one grow facility in county, shaves local government tax revenue
By Lia Salvatierra lia@ouraynews.com 
February 11, 2026
The cannabis industry’s downturn has reached Ouray County, leaving only one grow facility currently operating and a handful of retail businesses to ride it out, while local governments manage dwindlin...
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County navigating federal assistance program changes
Human Services seeks to avoid burdening families with creation of regional hubs
By Deb Hurley Brobst Special to the Plaindealer 
February 11, 2026
Ouray County officials are working to figure out what it will mean for clients needing food and other assistance when the Colorado Department of Human Services consolidates resources by creating multi...
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Crosswalk project bids over budget
City could cut costs or seek more money from state
By Mike Wiggins mike@ouraynews.com 
February 11, 2026
Ouray city officials are weighing next steps after a trio of bids to build a pair of pedestrian crosswalks and other improvements at either end of town exceeded the project budget. Public Works Direct...
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Wine Fest returns to Ouray
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Wine Fest returns to Ouray
By Plaindealer Staff Report Plaindealer@ouraynews.com 
February 11, 2026
The fourth annual Ouray Winter Wine Festival just happens to fall on Valentine's Day this year. And that means not only will there be wine — there will be flowers, chocolate and more goodies to help s...
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