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County funds housing projects
Ouray County commissioners agreed to give $500,000 to one nonprofit affordable housing project and at least $100,000 to another, after multiple discus...
November 2, 2022
KICKIN’ IT OVERSEAS
KICKIN’ IT OVERSEAS
Cory Thomsen was a freshman on Ridgway’s soccer team when they won a state title in 2019, starting every game that season en route to the school’s fir...
October 27, 2022
For some businesses, it’s unhappy trails
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For some businesses, it’s unhappy trails
Some tenants of Trail Town, the small commercial complex on the eastern side of Ridgway, have been told to move out by the end of the year as new owne...
October 27, 2022
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Hiker rescued from Engineer Pass
A Ouray County hiker was rescued by the Hinsdale County Search and Rescue team near the top of Engineer Pass on Sunday night, after attempts by Ouray ...
October 24, 2022
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New Ridgway planning commissioner named
Ridgway Mayor John Clark has appointed Jack Petrucelli, owner of Alpine Investment and Realty, to fill a vacancy on the Planning Commission. Commissio...
October 20, 2022
Pickleballers pitch playing place
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Pickleballers pitch playing place
Members of the Ridgway Pickleball Club want to build an eight-court complex in the Ridgway Athletic Park, citing growing interest and a need for court...
October 20, 2022
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Neighbors oppose refugee housing
Ouray County commissioners delayed a decision on a variance for a proposed refugee housing and education project on Log Hill, after discussing the def...
October 20, 2022
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Board squabbles over funding
After a tense meeting in which Ouray County commissioners accused each other of “hostile negotiation,” “casting shade” and disregarding previous discu...
October 6, 2022
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Fire victims in limbo
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Fire victims in limbo
Three years after federal prescribed burn destroyed their home, family has no answers or compensation
By Erin McIntyre erin@ouraynews.com 
June 4, 2025
She spent three months carefully itemizing everything they lost in the fire, trying to remember what was in kitchen drawers and closets. Every piece of silverware, furniture, clothing, appliances and ...
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Wildfire mitigation nonprofit shrinks
Expecting funding cuts, West Region Wildfire Council trims staff, ends free services
By Lia Salvatierra lia@ouraynews.com 
June 4, 2025
Editor's note: This story has been updated to reflect that the West Region Wildfire Council received $7,184.63 donations from individuals in 2023. The Plaindealer received this information from the no...
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Mobile home park deed restrictions delayed
Swiss Village residents say limitations too restrictive
By Mike Wiggins mike@ouraynews.com 
June 4, 2025
The Ouray City Council postponed approving a series of deed restrictions for the Swiss Village Mobile Home Park on Monday after residents who are on the cusp of buying the property objected, saying th...
A HEART FOR ADVOCACY
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A HEART FOR ADVOCACY
After leading special education services in the San Juans for 12 years,Tammy Johnson is retiring, giving way to a new director
By Lia Salvatierra lia@ouraynews.com 
June 4, 2025
A good administrator never forgets what it’s like to be a teacher. Those are the words signing off Tammy Johnson’s email and ones she’s lived by while leading the Uncompahgre Board of Cooperative Educ...
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