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County struggles to hire road and bridge leader

After a candidate for the open road and bridge superintendent job turned down the county’s offer, the Board of County Commissioners has authorized Cou...

March 5, 2020

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Schools prepare for virus, promote handwashing

Coronavirus was a hot topic at last Thursday’s Ridgway School Board meeting with two members of the public voicing concerns. Ridgway parent John Count...

March 5, 2020

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New program focused on LGBTQ youth

A local nonprofit is embarking on a program to better support LGBTQ youth, focusing on what makes kids feel safe and accepted in the community. The Co...

February 27, 2020

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Board discusses schedule changes

The Ouray School Board discussed changes to graduation requirements for next year’s graduating class, giving a potential schedule change a trial run a...

February 27, 2020

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Cemetery districts may consolidate

Limited resources have prompted the idea to combine cemetery districts or possibly create a countywide district, and the Ouray County attorney has bee...

February 27, 2020

Thatâs the way the cookie comes together

[tecnavia_gallery slug='thata%c2%80%c2%99s-the-way-the-cookie-comes-together-gallery' view='carousel']Locals now have someone to call when they want s...

February 27, 2020

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Board aims for fall ballot measure

The Ridgway School Board hopes to ask voters this fall to allow the school district to retain revenue from a mill levy override that is set to expire ...

February 12, 2020

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Storage facility back in violation

Ouray County officials have ordered the owner of a storage facility to stop using unauthorized storage units for commercial purposes and remove the fr...

February 12, 2020

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Road closure causes crowding at Ice Park

Members of the Ouray Ice Park board of directors and an owner of a local guiding company are concerned about the effect an extended closure of County ...

February 12, 2020

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Library expansion sails through winter

After a two-week early start and despite heavy snowfall so far this winter, the Ridgway Public Library expansion project is still on — and perhaps a l...

February 12, 2020

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County to pursue use tax

Likely ballot measure would raise money for roads, EMS

By Deb Hurley Brobst Special to the Plaindealer

June 24, 2026

Ouray County voters likely will be asked this fall to approve a use tax on both new vehicle purchases and construction material purchases, with most of the tax dollars going to the county’s Road and B...

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Will fire authority ease insurance woes?

Experts say consolidation may not help homeowners gain, keep coverage

By Lia Salvatierra lia@ouraynews.com

June 24, 2026

Home insurance experts say the proposed consolidation of fire and emergency services in Ouray County may not necessarily help homeowners gain and keep insurance coverage. Leaders of the possible conso...

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Celebration honors past, looks to future

Ranch History Museum marks 20th birthday Saturday with expansion preview

By Lia Salvatierra lia@ouraynews.com

June 24, 2026

The Ouray County Ranch History Museum is celebrating its 20th birthday with a preview of what it wants to be when it grows up. During a celebration from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on June 27, survey stakes and...

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Ridgway council seeks more efficient meetings

After recent heated tone, councilors emphasize preserving casual culture

By Lia Salvatierra lia@ouraynews.com

June 24, 2026

Ridgway town councilors want to run meetings more efficiently while preserving the council’s casual culture. After trying out informal strategies to shorten the length of meetings, the council may con...

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Remote-triggered avalanche in San Juan Mountains

First responders receive first COVID-19 vaccines