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Anesthesiologists need to know of pot use
When Colorado legalized marijuana, it became a pioneer in creating new policies to deal with the drug. Now the state’s surgeons, nurses and anesthesio...
August 7, 2019
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Free ice cream, concert Sunday
TOWN OF RIDGWAY A free concert at United Church of the San Juans in Ridgway features a well-known local soprano as well as ice cream sundaes. Allyson ...
August 7, 2019
Rendezvous melds world-class art with small-town charm
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Rendezvous melds world-class art with small-town charm
TOWN OF RIDGWAY Artists from around the country will descend on Ridgway this weekend for a festival that blends quality with accessibility. Now in its...
August 7, 2019
OURAY HOT SPRINGS, SCREAMING EELS HOST SWIM MEET
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OURAY HOT SPRINGS, SCREAMING EELS HOST SWIM MEET
[tecnavia_gallery slug='ouray-hot-springs-screaming-eels-host-swim-meet-gallery' view='carousel']The Ouray Hot Springs Pool hosted more than 400 young...
August 7, 2019
Stinkbugs congregate in Ridgway
Stinkbugs congregate in Ridgway
August 7, 2019
Opinion
CORRECTION
A story on Page 1 in the Aug. 1-8 edition incorrectly stated new Wright Opera House Executive Director Alyssa Preston is managing the capital campaign...
August 7, 2019
Columns
LOOKING BACK
From the Ouray County Herald and Ouray County Plaindealer: 50 Years Ago August 7, 1969 - Just because it's still summer, you shouldn't get the idea th...
August 7, 2019
Who cares what happened a hundred years ago?
Columns
Who cares what happened a hundred years ago?
A century has passed since the end of “the war to end all wars." Wishful thinking, to be sure, but it’s old hat. Yesterday’s news. Dead history. Or is...
August 7, 2019
Letters
More reasons to oppose Twin Peaks expansion
LETTER TO THE EDITOR Dear Editor, Infrastructure and city finances needed more vetting by the Ouray Planning Commission. The vetting is now up to City...
August 7, 2019
Letters
Keep your pets safe from predators in Ouray
Dear Editor, It appears that a fox has decided Ouray is his/her new hunting ground and cats seem to be the preferred target. I have lived in this area...
August 7, 2019
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Evacuation drill an exercise not in futility
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Evacuation drill an exercise not in futility
County's first full-scale training May 15 meant to 'test where our holes are'
By Lia Salvatierra lia@ouraynews.com 
April 29, 2026
Sirens will wail and residents will likely see emergency vehicles headed through Ridgway, up County Road 5 on May 15. Traffic will filter back into town, with residents headed to an evacuation center....
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Mine owner proposes water treatment
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Mine owner proposes water treatment
Unable to reduce heavy metals in Red Mountain Creek, Newmont exploring building plant atop pass
By Erin McIntyre erin@ouraynews.com 
April 29, 2026
The company that owns the Idarado Mine is exploring the idea of building a treatment plant on Red Mountain Pass to remove heavy metals from water flowing into Red Mountain Creek. Representatives from ...
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Town mulls affordable housing mandate
Ridgway may require 10% of units to be deed restricted
By Lia Salvatierra lia@ouraynews.com 
April 29, 2026
The town of Ridgway will consider requiring developers to reserve 10% of units within market-rate residential projects as affordable housing for local workers and retirees. The proposed “community hou...
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County raises 4-H use fees
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County raises 4-H use fees
Commissioners approve first facility rate increase since 2015
By Lia Salvatierra lia@ouraynews.com 
April 29, 2026
Fees for using the Ouray County 4-H Event Center and Fairgrounds are going up for the first time in more than a decade, with the aim of making the facility’s operations self-sustaining. It’s the large...
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County appoints new planning commissioner
By LIA SALVATIERRA 
April 29, 2026
Ouray County commissioners unanimously appointed Danika Gilbert to the county Planning Commission on Tuesday. Gilbert will take the seat of Jennifer Cram, who resigned from the seven-person board afte...
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