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OURAY COUNTY The Ouray County Planning Commission is working to solidify a schedule of documentary showings and an educational presentation to market ...

July 8, 2019

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BLM seeks public comment on sheep grazing permits

WESTERN COLORADO The Bureau of Land Management Gunnison Field Office is seeking public comment on its draft environmental impact statement for domesti...

July 8, 2019

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Feds sue railroad for 416 Fire costs

WESTERN COLORADO The federal government has filed suit against the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad Company and its owner and operator f...

July 8, 2019

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Locals comment on forest plan

OURAY COUNTY Local conservationists are weighing in on the U.S. Forest Service’s proposed revisions to the Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison Nation...

July 8, 2019

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Stop us if youâve heard this one before. A horse walks into a bar …

The long-legged guest strode up to the building's entrance, then hesitated. He's accustomed to being the center of attention, with his dark hair and l...

July 8, 2019

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Council considers sewer plant options

CITY OF OURAY When it comes to deciding how to replace the city of Ouray’s aging, nearing-capacity sewage treatment system, the City Council doesn’t y...

July 8, 2019

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CPW hires manager

WESTERN COLORADO Cory Chick, a longtime employee of Colorado Parks and Wildlife has been named as the new regional manager for the agency’s Southwest ...

July 8, 2019

Meet your 2019 water fighters

CITY OF OURAY The field is set for the annual Ouray 4th of July water fights. Now all that's needed is you. Thousands are expected to gather at the co...

July 8, 2019

Boater safety encouraged

STATE OF COLORADO Colorado Parks and Wildlife wants to make sure you’re staying sober while you’re out on the water this holiday weekend. The annual O...

July 8, 2019

Planning for shrinking water supplies may not be enough

By now, it’s old news that the Colorado River – notwithstanding the current abundant water year - is generally shrinking, and is expected to shrink mo...

July 8, 2019

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Ridgway girls cross country team nabs state title

By Plaindealer Staff Report

November 1, 2025

The Ridgway High School girls’ cross country team is bringing a state title back to the San Juans. The six-person team won the Class 2A state title Saturday afternoon in Colorado Springs, capping a te...

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Food assistance benefits dry up

By Lia Salvatierra lia@ouraynews.com

October 29, 2025

An estimated $51,000 in federal food benefits will no longer be available to 170 Ouray County households starting Friday. The monthlong federal government shutdown without Congressional appropriations...

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Mine shaft wasn’t identified as hazard

State vows to secure opening quickly following Ridgway woman's death

By Erin McIntyre erin@ouraynews.com

October 29, 2025

A dangerous, water-filled mine shaft where a woman's body was found last week had not yet been identified for closure by state officials charged with securing hazardous mine openings. Though the state...

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Pushback against wolves grows

Ranchers oppose release in county; feds seek to block state

By Lia Salvatierra lia@ouraynews.com

October 29, 2025

The Ouray County Cattlemen’s Association has objected to releasing wolves in the county, amid other efforts potentially complicating or stifling wolf reintroduction in the region this winter. A letter...

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Council nixes alcohol at hot springs

Ouray parks director had suggested limited sales at special events next year to generate revenue

By Mike Wiggins mike@ouraynews.com

October 29, 2025

The Ouray City Council rejected a proposal Monday to sell alcohol at three special events at the Ouray Hot Springs Pool next year, concluding the costs and risks outweigh the potential revenue. Parks ...

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Remote-triggered avalanche in San Juan Mountains

First responders receive first COVID-19 vaccines