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County rejects mining in Valley Zone
A prospector who wanted to mine gold and diamonds on the valley floor near the Uncompahgre River has had his proposal rejected again by Ouray County. ...
August 18, 2022
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Grant secured for public transportation in county
Public transportation linking Ouray, Ridgway and Montrose is on its way, bolstered by a $533,091 grant from the Colorado Department of Transportation....
August 18, 2022
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Bar C Ranch back on market as county lawsuit dropped
A proposed marijuana grow operation has filed a request to dismiss its lawsuit against the county, which claimed the county wrongfully denied its appl...
August 18, 2022
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County closes in on new pot rules
For more than an hour Tuesday afternoon the voice of a British robot filled the commission room at the Ouray County Courthouse, reading aloud a 16-pag...
August 18, 2022
Marijuana regulation conflict in full bloom
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Marijuana regulation conflict in full bloom
[tecnavia_gallery slug='marijuana-regulation-conflict-in-full-bloom-gallery' view='carousel']When Alexandra Perez and her husband, Daniel Castillo, de...
August 11, 2022
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County kicks can on marijuana rules
With the clock ticking on an 18-month moratorium on marijuana grow licenses ending Oct. 5, Ouray County commissioners are hoping to enact new rules at...
August 4, 2022
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County hedges on tax question after citizen pulls proposal
Ouray County commissioners are still hedging whether to submit a ballot question that would fund more sheriff's deputies, after Log Hill Mesa resident...
July 28, 2022
Burrito trailer to roll through Ridgway all summer
Burrito trailer to roll through Ridgway all summer
Sunrise Burritos’ bright red trailer has become a staple in Ouray County this summer, making appearances at events like the Mountain Air Music Series ...
July 28, 2022
The Joinery joins Ridgway’s art scene
The Joinery joins Ridgway’s art scene
[tecnavia_gallery slug='the-joinery-joins-ridgways-art-scene-gallery' view='carousel']Just over 25 years ago, metalsmith and jewelry maker Jill Rikker...
July 28, 2022
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New county pot rules nearly ready
A new draft ordinance laying out Ouray County’s rules for marijuana growers on unincorporated territory would still allow facilities on Log Hill Mesa,...
July 21, 2022
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Hickenlooper hears concerns from constituents
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Hickenlooper hears concerns from constituents
Loss of federal funds prompts requests for help with wildfire mitigation, water and more
By LIA SALVATIERRA 
August 29, 2025
U.S. Sen. John Hickenlooper encouraged Ouray County nonprofits and public officials to persevere, find ways to do more with less money and look for opportunities to change systems during moments of tu...
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Closures on Red Mountain expected for next few weeks
Five-hour closures scheduled Tuesday-Thursday for power line upgrades
By Erin 
August 29, 2025
Motorists traveling over Red Mountain Pass should expect lengthy weekday delays starting next week, as San Miguel Power Association continues to rebuild its power line on the pass. A roughly three-mil...
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Bears start packing on pounds
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Bears start packing on pounds
Wildlife officials urge residents to avoid attracting bruins as they seek food before hibernating
By Erin McIntyre erin@ouraynews.com 
August 27, 2025
Bears have entered the time of year where they seek food for at least 20 hours a day, trying to pack on the pounds before the first snow flies. The compulsive eating, called hyperphagia, helps prepare...
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Fatal crash on pass involved marijuana
By Erin McIntyre erin@ouraynews.com 
August 27, 2025
The driver of the vehicle that went off Red Mountain Pass on Aug. 5 had a significant amount of marijuana in his system, according to toxicology results from his autopsy. Tests showed 42-year-old Loui...
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City proceeds with plans to remodel city hall, police station
By Mike Wiggins mike@ouraynews.com 
August 27, 2025
The city of Ouray is moving ahead with plans to remodel a portion of the Ouray Community Center and a building across the street that will house the police department. City councilors earlier this mon...
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