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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
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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
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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
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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 12, 2020
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Affordable housing nonprofit to expand across state
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Affordable housing nonprofit to expand across state
Telluride-based Rural Homes plans to build 120 new units in 2026, but future of Ouray project unclear
By Lia Salvatierra lia@ouraynews.com 
December 24, 2025
Telluride-based Rural Homes is entering a new era of affordable housing work across the state after bringing on a new CEO and looking beyond pilot projects in Ouray and San Miguel counties. The afford...
Second Chance Humane Society
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SEASON OF SHARING
Second Chance Humane Society
December 24, 2025
Editor's note: The Ouray County Plaindealer is continuing its tradition of featuring nonprofit organizations based in Ouray County, serving Ouray County in a series of profiles called Season of Sharin...
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Home Trust of Ouray County
December 24, 2025
Year established as a nonprofit: 2018 What does your organization do for Ouray County? Affordable housing remains one of the most pressing challenges facing Ouray County, where the median price for a ...
Sherbino Theater/ Ridgway Chautauqua
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Sherbino Theater/ Ridgway Chautauqua
December 24, 2025
Editor's note: The Ouray County Plaindealer is continuing its tradition of featuring nonprofit organizations based in Ouray County, serving Ouray County in a series of profiles called Season of Sharin...
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