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Liz Teitz

Covid
County revisits mask rules
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
News
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
News
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
SKIJORING RIDES AGAIN
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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
Covid
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
Covid
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
A broken link in the supply chain
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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
Ouray County reports spike in COVID cases
Covid
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
Stories of the year No. 4: Labor shortages hamper businesses, schools
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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
Stories of the year No. 3: Ouray tries to solve affordable housing issues
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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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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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