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Ouray reverses course on pool fix
With hotels threatening to shut down geothermal well, city shifts focus to heat exchanger Ouray city leaders have shifted focus on the Hot Springs Poo...
March 20, 2024
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County probing permit process
Citizens, leaders: Red Mountain Alpine Lodge larger than regs allow The Ouray County Land Use Department is investigating how the owners of Red Mounta...
March 13, 2024
Council reviews hot springs heat options
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Council reviews hot springs heat options
Most expensive alternative tops $5M, though overlook area could help offset cost Engineers on Monday presented the Ouray City Council with a range of ...
March 6, 2024
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Dems seek re-election to board
Commissioners Niece, Padgett announce bids; GOP eyes competition for both seats Ouray County commissioners Lynn Padgett and Jake Niece will run for re...
March 6, 2024
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Ouray Riverside Resort grows footprint
Owners acquire River Run Cabins, plan to add employee housing When Jason and Amber Perkins rolled into the San Juans in an RV and bought a narrow rect...
February 28, 2024
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‘Love Letters’ both simple and complex
On its face, “Love Letters” seems like a simple play. Two actors sit across from each other at a table, reading letters written over a lifetime. But a...
February 28, 2024
HIGH PRICES, LOW INVENTORY
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HIGH PRICES, LOW INVENTORY
That combo put Ouray County buyers in a vise in 2023. Realtors differ on how much the market will loosen up this year but agree on one thing: Prices w...
February 21, 2024
Chief questioned accuser’s credibility
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Chief questioned accuser’s credibility
Emails, texts also reveal response to media frenzy, doubts about Wood staying in job Ouray Police Chief Jeff Wood questioned the credibility of the te...
February 21, 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...
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
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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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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