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A decision on whether to implement a new mask mandate won’t be made until the end of January, more than a month into the latest COVID-19 surge. Last w...

January 19, 2022

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Short-term rental enforcement outsourced

Ouray County and the city of Ouray have hired a California company to handle short-term rental enforcement, in an effort to identify and crack down on...

January 13, 2022

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County approves variance for camping permit

Ouray County commissioners approved a variance allowing an Elk Meadows property owner to apply for a long-term camping permit on a lot that does not m...

January 13, 2022

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SKIJORING RIDES AGAIN

[tecnavia_gallery slug='skijoring-rides-again-gallery' view='carousel']Months before the skiers and riders arrived at Saturday's skijoring competition...

January 13, 2022

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County to consider mask mandate

Ouray County commissioners plan to meet with city, town and school officials this month to discuss requiring masks in indoor places amid an ongoing sp...

January 13, 2022

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COVID cases surge to record high

Almost 100 Ouray County residents have tested positive for COVID-19 in the last 10 days, and active cases currently make up almost 15% of all cases re...

January 6, 2022

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A broken link in the supply chain

Tammee Tuttle is used to sporadic challenges getting ingredients or supplies for the True Grit Cafe. In some years, fires or floods have interfered wi...

January 6, 2022

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Ouray County reports spike in COVID cases

Ouray County is reporting a spike in COVID-19 cases and a surge in testing demand, with 37 positive cases in the last 10 days. Emergency Manager Glen...

December 29, 2021

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Stories of the year No. 4: Labor shortages hamper businesses, schools

Every parking space was full, and lines stretched out doors and around corners. It was the peak of summer tourism season in Ouray, with visitors hungr...

December 24, 2021

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Stories of the year No. 3: Ouray tries to solve affordable housing issues

Ouray’s affordable housing issues aren’t new, but they came into the spotlight more than ever before in 2021 as locals clamored for changes amid climb...

December 24, 2021

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Oh, what fun it is to dance

December 24, 2025

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Affordable housing nonprofit to expand across state

Telluride-based Rural Homes plans to build 120 new units in 2026, but future of Ouray project unclear

By Lia Salvatierra lia@ouraynews.com

December 24, 2025

Telluride-based Rural Homes is entering a new era of affordable housing work across the state after bringing on a new CEO and looking beyond pilot projects in Ouray and San Miguel counties. The afford...

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SEASON OF SHARING

Second Chance Humane Society

December 24, 2025

Editor's note: The Ouray County Plaindealer is continuing its tradition of featuring nonprofit organizations based in Ouray County, serving Ouray County in a series of profiles called Season of Sharin...

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Home Trust of Ouray County

December 24, 2025

Year established as a nonprofit: 2018 What does your organization do for Ouray County? Affordable housing remains one of the most pressing challenges facing Ouray County, where the median price for a ...

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SEASON OF SHARING

Sherbino Theater/ Ridgway Chautauqua

December 24, 2025

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Remote-triggered avalanche in San Juan Mountains

First responders receive first COVID-19 vaccines