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Liz Teitz

Covid
Organizers end annual FJ Summit
After two years of cancellations due to COVID-19, organizers of the FJ Summit announced they’re ending the annual event that brought hundreds of Toyot...
February 24, 2022
Riverfront project costs rise
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Riverfront project costs rise
Ridgway's efforts to make housing affordable in a new development will likely still put units out of reach for those who can't afford to spend roughly...
February 16, 2022
Schools weather omicron surge
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Schools weather omicron surge
[tecnavia_gallery slug='schools-weather-omicron-surge-gallery' view='carousel']As her kindergarteners danced in her Ouray School classroom Tuesday mor...
February 10, 2022
Covid
Ridgway, Ouray to test wastewater
Ridgway and Ouray will start collecting wastewater samples to be tested for COVID-19, joining a statewide effort to track and detect the virus. Both m...
February 3, 2022
News
Bill would raise taxes on short-term rentals
A bill proposed by an Adams County legislator would raise property tax rates on some short-term rental units if passed, but would only affect owners w...
January 27, 2022
HAVING AN ICE TIME
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HAVING AN ICE TIME
[tecnavia_gallery slug='having-an-ice-time-gallery' view='carousel']A crowd of spectators erupted in cheers as Tyler Kempney hung upside down from a w...
January 27, 2022
County backs away from mask mandate
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County backs away from mask mandate
Ouray County commissioners have decided not to pursue an indoor mask mandate, citing new advice from the physician advising the county, who originally...
January 27, 2022
‘Grateful to be alive’
Covid
‘Grateful to be alive’
Bette Maurer was lying face down in a hospital bed, connected to a machine helping her breathe. She’d resisted the doctors and nurses at first, object...
January 27, 2022
Realtors expect higher prices, fewer sales
Realtors expect higher prices, fewer sales
High prices and low inventory have defined Ouray County’s real estate market for the last two years, and while the number of sales is likely to drop, ...
January 27, 2022
Need a mask or test? Here’s how to get one
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Need a mask or test? Here’s how to get one
Libraries in Ridgway and Ouray are now distributing free KN95 and surgical masks from the state, and the federal government has opened up an ordering ...
January 19, 2022
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City to keep police department
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City to keep police department
Ouray to retain on-call model, offer raises to officers, while sheriff leads hiring, training efforts
By Mike Wiggins mike@ouraynews.com 
May 20, 2026
The city of Ouray will retain and rebuild its own independent police department but rely on Ouray County Sheriff Justin Perry to lead the hiring and training of its officers until a new police chief c...
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Runners go the distance to claim state titles
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Runners go the distance to claim state titles
Ridgway's Hessler, Ouray's Skoloda win 3200-meter races; Demon girls finish second
By By Bernie Pearce Special to the Plaindealer 
May 20, 2026
LAKEWOOD — Both runners had established new personal bests and school records during the regular season. Both entered the state track and field championship ranked No. 1 in their respective classifica...
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Ouray County EMS to raise fees
Charges for treatment, transport to increase for first time since 2018
By Lia Salvatierra lia@ouraynews.com 
May 20, 2026
Ouray County commissioners plan to raise fees for treatment and ambulance transports from Ouray County Emergency Medical Services starting in June. Commissioners reviewed proposed fee increases prepar...
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Mass evacuation exercise tests county’s preparedness
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Mass evacuation exercise tests county’s preparedness
Half-day event features volunteers feigning injuries, refusing to leave and generally creating chaos — in the name of training for a real emergency
By Lia Salvatierra lia@ouraynews.com 
May 20, 2026
At 9:28 a.m., Amy Clewell and her two pretend siblings gathered in her driveway in Elk Meadows, debating whether it was time to call for help. They watched a stream of law enforcement vehicles and fir...
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Citizens organized against councilor
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Citizens organized against councilor
At least 14 people sent letters to council urging vote against Gulde appointment
By Mike Wiggins mike@ouraynews.com 
May 20, 2026
Former Ouray City Councilor Tamara Gulde ran into an organized effort to keep her from returning to public office earlier this year after she lost the November race for mayor, then sought to fill a va...
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