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Mike Wiggins mike@ouraynews.com

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Ouray begins tackling question: where to put dozens of new housing units
Faced with a projected need to build dozens of housing units in the next decade, Ouray city leaders on Monday began brainstorming potential locations ...
February 7, 2024
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City mulls in-town shuttle to ease traffic bottleneck
The city of Ouray is exploring the possibility of launching a shuttle service that would ferry visitors and residents from one end of town to the othe...
February 7, 2024
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Community kicks around solutions to Hot Springs Pool problems
Studying aquifer, replacing geothermal line, collecting seeping water all pitched at meeting Collect superheated water bubbling up from beneath the Ea...
January 31, 2024
In ‘Heroes of the Fourth Turning,’ young conservative characters take center stage
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In ‘Heroes of the Fourth Turning,’ young conservative characters take center stage
2020 Pulitzer finalist for drama comes to Ouray this weekend It’s an open secret that theatermakers are, by and large, politically progressive. Kate K...
January 31, 2024
A celebration of ice climbing, winter in Ouray
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A celebration of ice climbing, winter in Ouray
Ice Fest features world-class athletes, clinics, fireside chats — and an icy sculpture to be set on fire Peter O’Neil knows interest in the sport of i...
January 17, 2024
Possession of child porn nets probation
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Possession of child porn nets probation
Man could have felony conviction wiped off record in 3 years if he stays out of trouble A Ridgway man who was found in possession of hundreds of image...
January 17, 2024
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Developer, city reach housing pact
Council OKs deed restrictions, development agreement for Waterview affordable projectThe Ouray City Council unanimously approved Tuesday night a trio ...
January 17, 2024
Support builds for school athletic field
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Support builds for school athletic field
Ridgway board backs project, which already has financial pledges The Ridgway School Board threw its support behind a proposed multimillion- dollar ath...
January 10, 2024
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Sewer, water top Ouray’s $38M budget
Plants should be done by June, but pool _ixes, housing, new public restroom also in focus The city of Ouray will push across the finish line this year...
January 10, 2024
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Storms sock San Juans, with more on the way
Southwestern Colorado's paltry snowpack received a big boost from a pair of storms that rolled across the San Juan Mountains over the weekend into Mon...
January 10, 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
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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
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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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