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Liz Teitz

Stories of the year No. 1: Vaccine arrives, but challenges remain
Covid
Stories of the year No. 1: Vaccine arrives, but challenges remain
Editor's note: The story of the vaccine arriving in Ouray County was the top story of 2021. This week's edition features 10 top stories from the past ...
December 24, 2021
Covid
Stories of the year No. 2: Restrictions loosen, events and visitors return
The arrival and availability of COVID vaccines brought a gradual end to most of the state’s pandemic restrictions on businesses and gatherings, allowi...
December 24, 2021
Stories of the year No. 8: Space to Create finally breaks ground
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Stories of the year No. 8: Space to Create finally breaks ground
More than five years after Ridgway was selected for an affordable housing project, ground broke on the Space to Create building this summer. When comp...
December 24, 2021
News
State funding fuels housing proposals
A second Ridgway development project has received a Colorado Community Revitalization Grant from the state, while a major Ouray development has receiv...
December 23, 2021
News
State requires schools to raise taxes
Both Ouray County school districts will be required by the state to begin increasing their mill levies annually for the next nine years under a mandat...
December 16, 2021
News
Ouray extends RV permit program
Ouray will continue to allow local workers to camp in recreational vehicles in the city through next November, though only one employer used the progr...
December 9, 2021
Covid
COVID cases climb after holiday
After nearly a week with only one new COVID case, Ouray County reported eight new cases Monday, which Public Health Director Tanner Kingery attributed...
December 9, 2021
News
Panel OKs Ridgway townhome project
The Ridgway Planning Commission voted Tuesday to recommend approval of six new townhouses on Charles Street after two lengthy discussions about design...
December 1, 2021
Dog survives deer attack
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Dog survives deer attack
[tecnavia_gallery slug='dog-survives-deer-attack-gallery' view='carousel']John Randolph will never forget the sound. Just minutes after letting his do...
December 1, 2021
Performance venues shift COVID protocols
Covid
Performance venues shift COVID protocols
Two performing arts venues in Ouray County have split on requirements for attendees as local COVID case numbers remain high: Ouray’s Wright Opera Hous...
November 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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