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Jacob Torrey to run against Republican Perkovich, incumbent Democrat Padgett for commissioner seat The race to represent District 1 on the Ouray Count...

May 29, 2024

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Ridgway Fire District acquires property

Storage, training eyed for land near fairgrounds For the Ridgway Fire Protection District, the purchase of a tract of land south of the Ouray County F...

May 29, 2024

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Ridgway Secondary School roof to be replaced this summer

As the Ridgway School District prepares to make its final payment to the contractor who oversaw the $18 million renovation of Ridgway Elementary Schoo...

May 29, 2024

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‘Good People’ offers humorous, poignant look at class divide

Play hits stage in Ouray this weekend Editor's note: This story has been updated to correct actor Josh Robinson's last name. Kate Kissingford has a lo...

May 29, 2024

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Will Ouray join the dark side?

City considers pursuing International Dark Sky certification The city of Ouray is considering joining other communities, parks and open spaces in sout...

May 22, 2024

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Ouray eyes geothermal line replacement

City approves pipeline design in latest effort to hike pool temps Ouray city officials took the first step Monday toward replacing and reinsulating th...

May 22, 2024

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MUSICAL A REMINDER OF THEATER’S IMPORTANCE

'The Drowsy Chaperone' takes stage in Ridgway next two weeks Kathy O’Mara understands the man in the chair. In the “The Drowsy Chaperone,” Man in Chai...

May 22, 2024

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Battle over evidence heads to high court

The state’s highest court will decide whether prosecutors will be barred from introducing key evidence against one of three suspects accused of sexual...

May 15, 2024

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A new chance to win housing lottery

Waterview Homes application period open until June 27 Hopeful home buyers who have been squeezed out of Ouray County’s soaring real estate market have...

May 15, 2024

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City, feds spar over reservoir

The city of Ouray and the U.S. Forest Service are locked in a disagreement over the federal agency’s drawdown of Crystal Reservoir and whether the cit...

May 8, 2024

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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

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

Editor's note: This story has been corrected to reflect that Michael Cox is the former general manager for Dalwhinnie Group, the landlord for Dalwhinnie Farms. The cannabis industry’s downturn has rea...

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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

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...

Mike Wiggins mike@ouraynews.com

Remote-triggered avalanche in San Juan Mountains

First responders receive first COVID-19 vaccines