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Erin McIntyre

‘An opportunity at redemption’
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‘An opportunity at redemption’
As he looked down the barrel of a handgun, pointed at him by a homeless man who had broken into his house, Kenny Easton realized something. He’s the k...
January 9, 2020
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Ridgway considers new zoning code
The Town of Ridgway is considering changes to its zoning code, with the goal of expanding the options for different types of housing and encouraging m...
January 8, 2020
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Cattlemen’s association might die out
An organization representing one of the oldest industries and ways of life in Ouray County is in danger of fizzling out, and its last remaining board ...
January 8, 2020
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Ouray pub closes suddenly
A longtime mainstay of downtown Ouray shuttered its doors suddenly this week, when O’Brien’s Pub & Grill closed. A sign stating “out of business”...
January 8, 2020
Saddle up for skijoring this weekend
Saddle up for skijoring this weekend
Usually the Weber Ranch uses heavy machinery for harvesting hay. But this week, two front-end loaders and two backhoes were scraping up snow from the ...
January 8, 2020
2019 Top Story No. 2: Extreme weather challenged county
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2019 Top Story No. 2: Extreme weather challenged county
[tecnavia_gallery slug='2019-top-story-no-2-extreme-weather-challenged-county-gallery' view='carousel']STORIES OF THE YEAR: NO. 2 Mother Nature wallop...
January 1, 2020
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2019 Top Story No. 1: Ouray County Sheriff’s Office turmoil
STORIES OF THE YEAR: NO. 1 The turmoil involving the two top law enforcement officers at the Ouray County Sheriff’s Office is the Plaindealer’s No. 1 ...
January 1, 2020
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2019 Top Story No. 9: Ridgway water rate raises prompted ire
STORIES OF THE YEAR: NO. 9 The town of Ridgway’s efforts to implement a new water-rate structure met vocal opposition from business owners, ultimately...
January 1, 2020
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2019 Top Story No. 6: County voters rejected road tax
STORIES OF THE YEAR: NO. 6 After surveys of constituents indicated Ouray County residents were in support of a proposed tax measure to fund a series o...
January 1, 2020
Burglary spree ends in arrest by deputies
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Burglary spree ends in arrest by deputies
A homeless man who allegedly went on a crime spree in Ouray County has been arrested and faces potential charges including burglary, auto theft and fe...
January 1, 2020
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Bear Creek Trail to close temporarily, Ridgway chooses contractors for projects
By Erin 
May 8, 2025
Bear Creek Trail to close temporarily The Bear Creek National Recreation Trail south of Ouray will close for reconstruction projects during the week until October, according to the U.S. Forest Service...
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Ridgway: Flagship home for Earth insignia?
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Ridgway: Flagship home for Earth insignia?
Resident asks town to be first to fly planet's flag
By Lia Salvatierra lia@ouraynews.com 
May 7, 2025
It’s been planted in Antarctica, held up in the Himalayas and waved by conservationist Jane Goodall at a rally in New York City. But Ridgway could be the world's first place to formally adopt and fly ...
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Wolves arrive in Ouray County
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Wolves arrive in Ouray County
Nonprofit aims to help ranchers as activity detected in NW corner
By Lia Salvatierra lia@ouraynews.com 
May 7, 2025
For the first time since their release in Colorado nearly 18 months ago, gray wolves have crossed into Ouray County. A Colorado Parks and Wildlife map tracing wolf movement between March 25 and April ...
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Log Hill district seeks to expand services
Fairway Pines Sanitation District could convert to metro district
By Mike Wiggins mike@ouraynews.com 
May 7, 2025
Editor's note: This story has been updated to correct an error. The previous version inaccurately indicated Paul Stashick is currently on the board of directors for the Fairway Pines Estates Property ...
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Board postpones guest ranch decision
Commissioners cite concerns about Gold Mountain Ranch, will consider permit again in August
By Lia Salvatierra lia@ouraynews.com 
May 7, 2025
A special-use permit application for a proposed guest ranch will come back to Ouray County commissioners in late August after county leaders asked the applicant to address more than 15 concerns. After...
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