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Museum director seeks to keep railroad legacy on track

With plans for expansion and funding secure, the Ridgway Railroad Museum has hired a director for the first time. At 40 years old, Forrest Bault is br...

March 30, 2023

Ridgway gets a touch of ‘glitz’ with new salon

At True Glitz Salon – a name chosen to pay homage to Ridgway’s “True Grit” film fame while adding a bit of glamour – clients can enjoy a wide array of...

February 23, 2023

New Ouray eatery expands quickly

Locals and visitors alike now have the perfect place to grab a quick sandwich or a sit-down breakfast, even if dietary restrictions leave them scrambl...

July 28, 2022

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Work continues on marijuana ordinance

Ouray County continues to work on revising its marijuana ordinance, and commissioners are expected to wrap up their changes with two more work session...

June 2, 2022

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Discussion shifts on possible tax question

Citizens who initiated a ballot proposal to fund four new deputies for the Ouray County Sheriff’s Office were not pleased with changes to their origin...

June 2, 2022

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Runner seeks reconsideration of team split

A Ridgway cross country athlete is asking the school board to reconsider the district's decision to split off from the combined regional team of runne...

June 2, 2022

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Stage set for new theater company

A longtime director is launching her own theater company in Ridgway, and plans on a June debut with the company's first performance at the Ouray Count...

May 26, 2022

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E-bike shop pedals into Ouray

Entrepreneurship seems to be in Sam Tyler's blood. He's following in his older brother Logan's footsteps to launch his own e-bike rental shop in Ouray...

May 26, 2022

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County OKs fire bans during red flag warnings

Red flag warnings mean no burning. That's the message Ouray County wants to send to the community – and commissioners agreed unanimously this week to ...

May 26, 2022

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District tweaks school renovation plans

Plans for the renovations at Ridgway Elementary School have been tweaked a bit to stay within budget, and the community had a chance to see the change...

May 26, 2022

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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...

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Remote-triggered avalanche in San Juan Mountains

First responders receive first COVID-19 vaccines