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Doors to Western Hotel could reopen this summer
Doors to Western Hotel could reopen this summer
Major renovations to The Western Hotel and Spa in Ouray are nearly complete, with new owner Zeppelin Development planning for a late summer opening. T...
June 30, 2022
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County sued over denied pot license
Ouray County commissioners are facing a lawsuit after denying two marijuana cultivation licenses amid a moratorium on new grow licenses that has laste...
June 23, 2022
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County starts drafting pot rules
After roughly 15 months and 10 work sessions, Ouray County commissioners have instructed staff to draft a revised ordinance governing marijuana grow f...
June 23, 2022
Pasek prepares for unopposed run for surveyor
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Pasek prepares for unopposed run for surveyor
Tim Pasek, a Coast Guard veteran and resident of Ouray County since 2009, is running unaffiliated and most likely unopposed for Ouray County Surveyor ...
June 23, 2022
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County urges transparency on fire
Ouray County commissioners on Tuesday submitted a letter to the U.S. Forest Service thanking the government agency for its unusually speedy announceme...
June 23, 2022
New journalist eager to serve community
New journalist eager to serve community
At the time I’m writing this I’ve been here for exactly five days, and I’m still a little in shock. Seriously, how is it possible to live in a county ...
June 9, 2022
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Primary election ballots mailed to voters
Ballots are being sent this week (June 6-9) to all registered Ouray County voters for the upcoming federal, state and local primary elections on June ...
June 9, 2022
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County turns attention to prairie dogs at 4-H Center
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County turns attention to prairie dogs at 4-H Center
County manager insists on controlling rodents despite pushback from commissioner
By Lia Salvatierra lia@ouraynews.com 
June 17, 2026
Ouray County will control the prairie dog population at the 4-H Event Center and Fairgrounds. Ouray County Manager Antonio Mendez said he has yet to decide on a method, but that the end goal is contro...
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Gym members decry removal of free weights
City cites structural issues, will pursue short-term fix
By Mike Wiggins mike@ouraynews.com 
June 17, 2026
The sudden removal of most of the free weights from the fitness center at the Ouray Hot Springs Pool has angered members who say the city eliminated one of the primary reasons they work out there. Cit...
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Town accepts grant to explore all-electric rules
By Lia Salvatierra lia@ouraynews.com 
June 17, 2026
The Ridgway Town Council has decided it’s willing to take a chance on a grant-funded public process in pursuit of an all-electric building code for new construction. Councilors unanimously voted on Ju...
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After hiatus, Ridgway to fly flag during Pride Month
By Lia Salvatierra lia@ouraynews.com 
June 17, 2026
Ridgway town councilors voted last week to fly the pride flag at Ridgway Town Hall for the remainder of Pride Month, after deciding not to last year. At a June 10 meeting, Councilor Polly Kroger reque...
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Library seeks money from city for expansion
State agency says local buy-in will improve chances of grant; council to consider funding request during fall budget talks
By Mike Wiggins mike@ouraynews.com 
June 17, 2026
The Ouray Library District has asked the city of Ouray to contribute $100,000 toward its expansion, hoping to pair it with other funding from local and state governments. In a June 2 letter, which als...
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