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Kiosk planned for Rotary Park climbing area

Ouray’s Rotary Park sees dozens of rock climbers every weekend, and it will soon get a new kiosk and shelter thanks to funding from the Ouray Climbers...

September 15, 2022

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Speeding still a concern on county roads

If you see a plume of dust rising behind your vehicle while cruising down a dirt road, you’re going too fast, according to Ouray County Road and Bridg...

September 15, 2022

CLIMBING THE VIEWS

Growing up in Philadelphia, Jim Donini wanted to be an explorer. He pored over books about great adventures provided by his father, a history teacher,...

September 15, 2022

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Keeping an eye on the ranch

[tecnavia_gallery slug='keeping-an-eye-on-the-ranch-gallery' view='carousel']A pair of eyes peers out from behind handcuffs on the Ranch Watch sign th...

September 8, 2022

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RODEO RIDES AGAIN

[tecnavia_gallery slug='rodeo-rides-again-gallery' view='carousel']Brett Lambert competed in so many rodeos this summer, he lost track of the number. ...

September 8, 2022

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Longtime ranger takes reins at park

With the infrastructure at the nearly-30-year-old Ridgway State Park aging and visitation increasing, new Park Manager John Freeborn has a lot on his ...

September 1, 2022

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Despite incentives, Hot Springs Pool still short-staffed heading into fall

Despite state incentives that became available mid-summer, the Ouray Hot Springs Pool will head into fall short-staffed. According to Pool Manager Car...

September 1, 2022

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After a year of work, county OKs new marijuana rules

New cannabis grow rules are officially on the books in Ouray County, as commissioners on Tuesday passed on second reading an ordinance governing facil...

September 1, 2022

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Fire district to ask voters to double property tax

[tecnavia_gallery slug='fire-district-to-ask-voters-to-double-property-tax-gallery' view='carousel']For the first time in 22 years, the Ridgway Fire P...

September 1, 2022

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Drag Queen Story Hour draws protesters, supporters

[tecnavia_gallery slug='drag-queen-story-hour-draws-protesters-supporters-gallery' view='carousel']The Ouray Public Library's first Drag Queen Story H...

August 24, 2022

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Ridgway to grow capacity to fight wildland fires

Additional staff, engine can enhance skills, create more revenue

By Lia Salvatierra lia@ouraynews.com

December 3, 2025

Ridgway’s wildland firefighters have mopped up hotspots in Nevada, fought wildfire on the front lines in California and protected structures at home in Colorado. Since the Ridgway Fire Protection Dist...

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County chops event center operations to aid budget

By Lia Salvatierra lia@ouraynews.com

December 3, 2025

Ouray County is performing triage on its 2026 budget as 2025 revenues are coming in lower than expected, placing even more pressure on the county’s general fund savings. County leaders have been worki...

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New council’s first task: Fill vacancies

After soliciting applications, councilors to interview, pick appointments Jan. 5

December 3, 2025

Ouray city leaders swore in a new mayor and city councilor Monday night, then turned their attention to the council’s most pressing issue: Finding and appointing two more councilors to fill out the ra...

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Slow start to snow season

Wave of storms helps, but snowpack in San Juans well below normal

By Mike Wiggins mike@ouraynews.com

December 3, 2025

A series of post-Thanksgiving storms delivered desperately needed snow to the moisture-starved San Juans, but snowpack at the start of December remains well below average in Ouray County and the surro...

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SEASON OF SHARING

Ridgway Ouray Community Council

December 3, 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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Remote-triggered avalanche in San Juan Mountains

First responders receive first COVID-19 vaccines