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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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County hires finance director

By Plaindealer Staff

June 10, 2026

An economist and finance strategist has been hired as Ouray County's chief financial officer. Ouray County announced this week it has hired Jason Schrock for the position and he will start in July. Ou...

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County to provide free reproductive health services

By LIA SALVATIERRA

June 10, 2026

Ouray County Public Health will now provide free reproductive health services for patients under 25 years old, under new agreements approved by county commissioners Tuesday. The yearlong program calle...

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Primary ballots mailed to voters

By Plaindealer Staff

June 10, 2026

Ouray County voters should begin receiving ballots in the mail this week in advance of the June 30 primary election. Most of the competition for the primary election is at the state and federal level....

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A well-deserved honor

June 10, 2026

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Police sergeant sues Ouray

Lawsuit accusing city of broken promises, defamation followed internal complaints against staff, councilor

By Erin McIntyre erin@ouraynews.com

June 10, 2026

The Ouray Police Department’s sole sworn officer has filed a lawsuit against the city, accusing city officials of broken promises, unprofessional behavior and defamation. The lawsuit follows a series ...

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Remote-triggered avalanche in San Juan Mountains

First responders receive first COVID-19 vaccines