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‘I feel like we’re making history’
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‘I feel like we’re making history’
[tecnavia_gallery slug='a%c2%80%c2%98i-feel-like-wea%c2%80%c2%99re-making-historya%c2%80%c2%99-gallery' view='carousel']Diane Todd seemed almost giddy...
February 18, 2021
Employees rebuked for working too much
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Employees rebuked for working too much
[tecnavia_gallery slug='employees-rebuked-for-working-too-much-gallery' view='carousel'] Ouray County’s public health director and emergency manager w...
February 18, 2021
Covid
Report suggests forming economic development group, other steps
Months in the making the Economic Resiliency Plan commissioned by local officials advised improving communication with residents and businesses, formi...
February 18, 2021
Covid
County reports new workplace outbreak in Ouray
Ouray County Public Health announced another COVID-19 outbreak in the City of Ouray offices Thursday, where two confirmed positive cases have been ide...
February 11, 2021
Covid
County eyes return to yellow phase
UPDATE: Teachers began receiving vaccines on Saturday. Look for an update in this week's edition of the Plaindealer. Ouray County Public Health Direct...
February 10, 2021
News
Donated land sought for housing
Ouray County commissioners heard two proposals for addressing the longstanding shortage of affordable housing on Tuesday, with two entities making pit...
February 10, 2021
Covid
Restaurants left out in the cold
A large pile of snow sits on the corner of Cora and Clinton streets in Ridgway, where Colorado Boy customers spent the summer eating pizza, drinking b...
February 4, 2021
Covid
Cases climb in county
Ouray County has reported 36 new COVID-19 cases in the last two weeks, the largest spike in cases since the November surge. Ouray School quarantined t...
February 4, 2021
A housing field of dreams in Ridgway?
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A housing field of dreams in Ridgway?
The Telluride Foundation is asking the Ridgway School District and Ouray County to hand over an old baseball field in Ridgway for its new affordable h...
February 4, 2021
Covid
Ridgway Elementary class quarantined after positive staff test
A third grade class at Ridgway Elementary School has been instructed to quarantine for the next week after being exposed to a staff member who tested ...
January 29, 2021
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Town to sue MTN Lodge owners
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Town to sue MTN Lodge owners
Council votes unanimously to pursue legal action over enforcing land use code, long-term housing at hotel
By LIA SALVATIERRA 
March 27, 2026
The town of Ridgway is suing the owners of MTN Lodge, demanding they continue to pay lodging taxes while using their hotel as workforce housing over the next four years. The lawsuit comes after months...
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Ridgway council candidates discuss issues at forum
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Ridgway council candidates discuss issues at forum
Mihelarakis, Clark focus on sustainability, economy
By Lia Salvatierra lia@ouraynews.com 
March 25, 2026
Seasoned insights squared off with fresh perspective during an election forum last week as both of Ridgway’s mayoral candidates answered questions centered on their approaches to sustainability and fo...
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Sergeant slams city leaders
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Sergeant slams city leaders
Troxell claims council, administrator mishandled police department; sheriff offers to hire, train officers
By Mike Wiggins mike@ouraynews.com 
March 25, 2026
The lone remaining sworn officer in the Ouray Police Department criticized city leaders Tuesday for their management of the latest round of turmoil within the department, claiming City Administrator M...
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Views vary on electric building code, other issues
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Views vary on electric building code, other issues
By Mike Wiggins mike@ouraynews.com 
March 25, 2026
Ridgway Town Council candidates split last week over whether they support the potential adoption of an all-electric building code for new development in town, one of several hot topics at a candidate ...
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City’s cost for police services climbing
County OKs amendment boosting reimbursement rate
By By Lia Salvatierra and Mike Wiggins lia@ouraynews.com mike@ouraynews.com 
March 25, 2026
The city of Ouray's tab for having Ouray County provide law enforcement services is growing. Ouray County commissioners on Tuesday approved an amendment to an intergovernmental agreement that will rai...
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