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A second COVID-19 outbreak has been identified at the Ouray Silver Mines, where the company’s top executive estimated half of all employees may have a...

December 29, 2020

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No. 9 top story of 2020 : Protests reach Ouray County

As marches and protests for racial justice were held in cities around the country this summer, local students organized events attended by several hun...

December 29, 2020

Covid

County announces six new COVID-19 cases

Six Ouray County residents have tested positive for coronavirus in the last week, bringing the county's total to 154 cases, Emergency Manager Glenn Bo...

December 28, 2020

Covid

Second outbreak reported at Ouray Silver Mines

Editor's note: This story has been updated with more information about the outbreak A second COVID-19 outbreak has been identified at the Ouray Silver...

December 24, 2020

Covid

County wonât pursue ratings program for now

A program touted by the governor and modeled on Mesa County’s efforts to allow larger capacity in local businesses following COVID-19 protocols won’t ...

December 24, 2020

Covid

Vaccine a gift for new year?

Ouray County could receive its first 100 doses of the COVID-19 vaccine by the end of December, Public Health Director Tanner Kingery said. The first v...

December 17, 2020

Covid

Virus hits church

Father Nat Foshage typically spends Sunday morning preparing for mass, waiting to welcome parishioners into St. Daniel the Prophet Catholic Church in ...

December 17, 2020

Covid

County preps for vaccine

Ouray County is shopping for ultracold freezers to store COVID-19 vaccines, in anticipation of receiving doses early next year. “Help is in fact on th...

December 3, 2020

Covid

âGet us back to yellow’

Ouray County officials are struggling to promote COVID-19 precautions and compliance with tighter restrictions as pandemic fatigue increases. During a...

December 3, 2020

Covid

Testing expands in region

Ouray County Public Health has expanded eligibility for COVID-19 testing, citing increased availability of tests for people without symptoms as case n...

November 25, 2020

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EMS plans to shift staff, save costs

Chief seeks to rely less on higher-paid paramedics

By Lia Salvatierra lia@ouraynews.com

February 11, 2026

Ouray County Emergency Medical Services wants to implement a new staffing structure this spring to save costs and prepare for a combined fire and emergency services authority. During a Jan. 28 work se...

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Formerly a cash cow, bloom wilts on cannabis

Industry slump marked by reduction in wholesale flower prices leaves just one grow facility in county, shaves local government tax revenue

By Lia Salvatierra lia@ouraynews.com

February 11, 2026

The cannabis industry’s downturn has reached Ouray County, leaving only one grow facility currently operating and a handful of retail businesses to ride it out, while local governments manage dwindlin...

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County navigating federal assistance program changes

Human Services seeks to avoid burdening families with creation of regional hubs

By Deb Hurley Brobst Special to the Plaindealer

February 11, 2026

Ouray County officials are working to figure out what it will mean for clients needing food and other assistance when the Colorado Department of Human Services consolidates resources by creating multi...

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Crosswalk project bids over budget

City could cut costs or seek more money from state

By Mike Wiggins mike@ouraynews.com

February 11, 2026

Ouray city officials are weighing next steps after a trio of bids to build a pair of pedestrian crosswalks and other improvements at either end of town exceeded the project budget. Public Works Direct...

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Wine Fest returns to Ouray

By Plaindealer Staff Report Plaindealer@ouraynews.com

February 11, 2026

The fourth annual Ouray Winter Wine Festival just happens to fall on Valentine's Day this year. And that means not only will there be wine — there will be flowers, chocolate and more goodies to help s...

Liz Teitz

Remote-triggered avalanche in San Juan Mountains

First responders receive first COVID-19 vaccines