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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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Distracted Montrose County man sustains minor injuries, cited for suspected careless driving
By Erin McIntyre and Mike Wiggins erin@ouraynews.com mike@ouraynews.com 
October 15, 2025
A Montrose County resident survived an accident on Red Mountain Pass on Oct. 9, where his truck went over the edge and rolled down the mountain. According to information from the Colorado State Patrol...
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Gulde touts experience, years of service
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Gulde touts experience, years of service
Gulde touts experience, years of service
By Mike Wiggins mike@ouraynews.com 
October 15, 2025
Tamara Gulde didn’t intend to assemble campaign flyers and put up yard signs this fall. After four years as a Ouray city councilor, she was ready to step back and let someone else take their turn as o...
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Underwood sees gap between council, public
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Underwood sees gap between council, public
By Mike Wiggins mike@ouraynews.com 
October 15, 2025
When he looks out at the audience at a Ouray City Council meeting or walks Main Street, Michael Underwood said he sees and hears people who are disconnected from those elected to represent them. Some ...
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Water costs increase for county irrigators
By Lia Salvatierra lia@ouraynews.com 
October 15, 2025
The cost of leasing backup water to support Ouray County irrigators is increasing this year, as the Tri-County Water Conservancy District is charging $21,000 to store the water in the Ridgway Reservoi...
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Wildfire panel focuses on insurance issues
By Lia Salvatierra lia@ouraynews.com 
October 15, 2025
Wildfires are one natural disaster communities can exercise some control over. And the hope is that soon homeowners will not only have control over mitigating wildfire risk around their homes, but als...
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