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Erin Mcintyre And Liz Teitz

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Ridgway mulls tax dollars for housing
Ridgway voters may be asked this fall if they want to earmark a portion of lodging tax revenue for affordable housing projects. The town council agree...
July 21, 2022
‘Everything I own is gone’
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‘Everything I own is gone’
[tecnavia_gallery slug='everything-i-own-is-gone-gallery' view='carousel'] The last straw for Amy Stauffer was having to euthanize her cat. Three-year...
May 26, 2022
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Helicopter mystery leaves Ridgway buzzing
A mysterious helicopter hovering over Ridgway homes, using a spotlight and circling town after dark Monday night has left residents rattled, wondering...
January 6, 2022
Ridgway man arrested in fatal crash
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Ridgway man arrested in fatal crash
A Ridgway man has been arrested in a case stemming from a fatal accident in September in Wyoming. Barrie Bloom, 68, was arrested at his home at 1030 C...
December 16, 2021
THE POWER OF TWO
Covid
THE POWER OF TWO
[tecnavia_gallery slug='the-power-of-two-gallery' view='carousel']The interview for the most challenging job Tanner Kingery would ever have came less ...
March 25, 2021
Testing expands, surge subsides
Covid
Testing expands, surge subsides
The county’s ability to test those who are asymptomatic for COVID-19 is also attracting people from the region who want to put their minds at ease. As...
December 3, 2020
Virus cases increase
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Virus cases increase
After workplace outbreaks and positive COVID-19 cases tied to parties, Ouray County health officials are pleading with people to wear masks, stay home...
November 16, 2020
Virus cases increase
Covid
Virus cases increase
After workplace outbreaks and positive COVID-19 cases tied to parties, Ouray County health officials are pleading with people to wear masks, stay home...
November 12, 2020
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City to keep police department
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City to keep police department
Ouray to retain on-call model, offer raises to officers, while sheriff leads hiring, training efforts
By Mike Wiggins mike@ouraynews.com 
May 20, 2026
The city of Ouray will retain and rebuild its own independent police department but rely on Ouray County Sheriff Justin Perry to lead the hiring and training of its officers until a new police chief c...
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Runners go the distance to claim state titles
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Runners go the distance to claim state titles
Ridgway's Hessler, Ouray's Skoloda win 3200-meter races; Demon girls finish second
By By Bernie Pearce Special to the Plaindealer 
May 20, 2026
LAKEWOOD — Both runners had established new personal bests and school records during the regular season. Both entered the state track and field championship ranked No. 1 in their respective classifica...
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Ouray County EMS to raise fees
Charges for treatment, transport to increase for first time since 2018
By Lia Salvatierra lia@ouraynews.com 
May 20, 2026
Ouray County commissioners plan to raise fees for treatment and ambulance transports from Ouray County Emergency Medical Services starting in June. Commissioners reviewed proposed fee increases prepar...
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Mass evacuation exercise tests county’s preparedness
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Mass evacuation exercise tests county’s preparedness
Half-day event features volunteers feigning injuries, refusing to leave and generally creating chaos — in the name of training for a real emergency
By Lia Salvatierra lia@ouraynews.com 
May 20, 2026
At 9:28 a.m., Amy Clewell and her two pretend siblings gathered in her driveway in Elk Meadows, debating whether it was time to call for help. They watched a stream of law enforcement vehicles and fir...
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Citizens organized against councilor
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Citizens organized against councilor
At least 14 people sent letters to council urging vote against Gulde appointment
By Mike Wiggins mike@ouraynews.com 
May 20, 2026
Former Ouray City Councilor Tamara Gulde ran into an organized effort to keep her from returning to public office earlier this year after she lost the November race for mayor, then sought to fill a va...
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