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Ouray County commissioners denied two separate marijuana cultivation applications last week after a long hearing process stretching across two days. B...

May 19, 2022

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County debates mine building request

The Ouray Silver Mines wants to leave buildings up at the Revenue-Virginius site on County Road 26 "post-reclamation," mine representatives told Ouray...

May 12, 2022

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Planning commissioner narrowly appointed

Ouray county commissioners voted 2-1 to reappoint a planning commissioner Tuesday, after delaying the decision and receiving complaints about him from...

May 5, 2022

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Ridgway superintendent gets raise, new contract

The Ridgway School Board approved a new three-year contract and a 7% pay raise for Ridgway Superintendent Susan Lacy on April 28, with board members p...

May 5, 2022

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County progresses on cannabis code revisions

Ouray County commissioners met in a seventh work session to revise the county’s marijuana ordinance on April 27, agreeing to not allow marijuana culti...

May 5, 2022

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New member joins school board

A new member of the Ouray School Board was sworn in on Monday night. Jane Schiffer was the only qualified applicant to apply to fill a vacancy left af...

April 27, 2022

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Weed department reveals needs

The county's weed department has been trying to function without a functioning vehicle, proper conditions for chemical storage, unsecured storage area...

April 27, 2022

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Group pitches marijuana grow ballot question

A Log Hill resident is asking county commissioners to place a ballot measure before voters – to require a buffer zone between marijuana grow operation...

April 27, 2022

A new frame on life in Ridgway

Whether they’re an artist preparing for a show, a proud parent eager to show off a child’s masterpiece or just someone with some family photographs or...

April 27, 2022

Salon changes ownership, location

When Kendra Manley opened Salon Monti in Ouray in 2016, one of her first major decisions involved bringing stylist Sharra King on board as an employee...

April 27, 2022

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BREAKING: Evacuations ordered north of Ouray due to wildfire

By Mike

June 27, 2026

UPDATE, 8:22 p.m.: Authorities have issued a pre-evacuation notice for Peck's Trailer Park and the Red Stone Road area further north of the Gold Mountain Fire along U.S. Highway 550. A pre-evacuation...

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Sweet sounds of summer

June 24, 2026

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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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Remote-triggered avalanche in San Juan Mountains

First responders receive first COVID-19 vaccines