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Scientists studying water supply focus on weeks following peak snowpack

Water managers in the Colorado River basin are gaining a better understanding that what happens in the weeks after peak snowpack — not just how much s...

January 25, 2023

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County asks water board to delay filing aimed at protecting stream flows

Ouray County is asking the state water board to delay a water court filing designed to protect stream flows so it can try to resolve issues in a separ...

November 18, 2021

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Water users may be paid to consume less

The Colorado River Water Conservation District staff plans to present its own framework for a water-savings plan — separate from one the state of Colo...

October 7, 2021

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Blue Mesa releases impact recreation

BLUE MESA RESERVOIR — In an effort to prop up water levels at the declining Lake Powell, federal water managers are negatively impacting recreation on...

September 8, 2021

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County water project faces stiff opposition

[tecnavia_gallery slug='county-water-project-faces-stiff-opposition-gallery' view='carousel']Water users in Ouray County are hoping to satisfy water s...

September 1, 2021

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Public: Rebuild Ouray PD

Residents seek retention of independent agency after departure of interim chief

By Mike Wiggins mike@ouraynews.com

January 14, 2026

Ouray residents sent a clear message this week: They want to maintain an independent police department instead of permanently relying on the Ouray County Sheriff’s Office for law enforcement. Faced wi...

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Tax questions linger as lodge proceeds with housing plans

By Lia Salvatierra lia@ouraynews.com

January 14, 2026

MTN Lodge in Ridgway is moving forward with plans to convert the hotel to workforce housing for four years starting in February, though the town has yet to cement an agreement with the owners about pa...

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County OKs permit for guest ranch

Stipulations require Gold Mountain to account for bighorn sheep

By Deb Hurley Brobst Special to the Plaindealer

January 14, 2026

Gold Mountain Ranch will be allowed to operate a guest ranch in Ouray County, and county commissioners hope the special-use permit they approved in December will allay community concerns about wildlif...

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EV charging station approved for 4-H Center

By Lia Salvatierra lia@ouraynews.com

January 14, 2026

A high-speed electric vehicle charging station is coming to the Ouray County 4-H Event Center and Fairgrounds parking lot as early as July. During a regular meeting Tuesday, county commissioners unani...

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Remote-triggered avalanche in San Juan Mountains

First responders receive first COVID-19 vaccines