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Ouray to offer virtual tours of popular sites

Visitors who want to know how steep the Perimeter Trail is or how bumpy it gets on the road leading to Yankee Boy Basin will soon be able to get a ver...

October 25, 2023

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Council candidates differ on issues at Ouray forum

While School Board candidates generally agreed, council hopefuls Wood, Underwood contrast on public transit, other topicsOuray City Councilor John Woo...

October 25, 2023

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SMPA board approves rate hike

Co-op dealing with rising power costs, will seek time-of-use rate systemThe San Miguel Power Association board of directors on Tuesday approved a $2-a...

October 25, 2023

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SMPA proposes rate hike for second year in a row, citing increased costs

San Miguel Power Association is proposing a rate hike for the second year in a row, as it wrestles with infl ationary pressures and an increase in pow...

October 18, 2023

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After learning curve, Realtor wants to build on experience

OURAY COUNCIL CANDIDATE PROFILE: PEGGY LINDSEYPeggy Lindsey nearly chose not to run for a second term on the Ouray City Council.Her husband, Richard S...

October 18, 2023

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Retired citizen sees candidacy as opportunity to serve

OURAY COUNCIL CANDIDATE PROFILE: MICHAEL UNDERWOODMichael Underwood is approaching his run for the Ouray City Council with a large dose of pragmatism ...

October 18, 2023

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Businessman seeks to finish what he started

OURAY COUNCIL CANDIDATE PROFILE: JOHN WOOD For John Wood, seeking a second fouryear term on the Ouray City Council is about completing unfinished busi...

October 18, 2023

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Contractor to oppose Dem for county seat

Republican Perkovich to face off against PadgettRepublican Michael Perkovich will challenge Democrat Lynn Padgett for her District 1 seat on the Ouray...

October 11, 2023

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City eyes potential $5M fix for pool heat

Councilor: Heat pump, boiler system 'most adaptable and scalable' option Ouray city leaders are leaning toward spending nearly $5 million to design, b...

September 27, 2023

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July a huge economic boon for Ouray

Sales tax revenue tops $500K for month, up nearly 7.5% for yearJuly has long been Ouray’s most lucrative month in terms of sales tax revenue, as thous...

September 27, 2023

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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