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LET THERE BE DARK
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LET THERE BE DARK
By Carolina Brown And Erin Mcintyre 
November 24, 2021
Ouray County now has not only one, but two places recognized for their top stargazing potential and dedication to preserving the night sky. Top of the Pines open space preserve received the stamp of a...
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Ouray extends housing stipend for manager
By Liz Teitz 
November 24, 2021
The Ouray City Council voted last week to extend City Administrator Silas Clarke’s monthly housing assistance payment for the next year after Clarke said he hasn’t been able to purchase a home in the ...
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SMPA aiming to finish project by Memorial Day
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SMPA aiming to finish project by Memorial Day
By Mike Wiggins 
November 24, 2021
San Miguel Power Association officials say they hope to finish clearing trees around the utility company’s power line over Red Mountain Pass before Memorial Day weekend, though they acknowledged weath...
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Covid
County reports sixth COVID-positive death
By Liz Teitz 
November 24, 2021
A Ouray County man in his 60s died Nov. 12 at Montrose Regional Health after testing positive for COVID-19, Emergency Manager Glenn Boyd announced Thursday. The man tested positive on Oct. 21 and was ...
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Top of the Pines receives dark sky designation
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Top of the Pines receives dark sky designation
By News Staff 
November 23, 2021
Ouray County has another destination recognized for top stargazing potential and a dedication to preserving the night sky. Top of the Pines open space preserve received the stamp of approval from the ...
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Covid
County reports sixth COVID-positive death
By News Staff 
November 18, 2021
A Ouray County man in his 60s died Nov. 12 at Montrose Regional Health after testing positive for COVID-19, Emergency Manager Glenn Boyd announced Thursday.  The man tested positive on Oct. 21 and was...
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CALENDAR & EVENTS
By News Staff 
November 18, 2021
ART SHOW: Ouray County Community Art Show at the Ridgway Library during normal hours. Nov. 12 through Jan. 12. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS: Every Friday and Saturday morning at 9 and every Tuesday and Wednes...
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County asks water board to delay filing aimed at protecting stream flows
By Heather Sackett 
November 18, 2021
Ouray County is asking the state water board to delay a water court filing designed to protect stream flows so it can try to resolve issues in a separate but related water court case. In July, the Col...
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Familiar, new faces join Ouray School Board
By Carolina Brown 
November 18, 2021
Ouray School District's board swore in two members this week, including its current board president, Sandra Kern. Kern will serve another four-year term on the board, adding to her long tenure as a bo...
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BIG SHOTS FOR THE LITTLE ONES
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BIG SHOTS FOR THE LITTLE ONES
By Liz Teitz 
November 18, 2021
Sam Hersh tapped his toes on the floor, bouncing his leg as he watched paramedic Ariel Cochrane prepare a syringe. He selected a black Band-Aid covered in starry constellations, and told her about hi...
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POLICE LOG
By Ouray Police 
November 18, 2021
The following is an excerpt of cases handled by the Ouray Police Department from Nov. 9-15: NOV. 9 Officer responded to the 400 block of Main Street for a parking problem. Officer responded to the 300...
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Ridgway: River has rights
By Erin McIntyre 
November 18, 2021
Ridgway is the latest town to join the "rights of nature" movement, with the council's adoption of a resolution declaring the Uncompahgre River has its own legal rights. Earth Law Center Director Gran...
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AROUND THE REGION
By News Staff 
November 18, 2021
GUNNISON A Gunnison judge on Tuesday denied a request by three parents and a community member to block the Gunnison Watershed School District’s mask mandate through a temporary restraining order. Judg...
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County nears end of budget talks
By Carolina Brown 
November 18, 2021
Ouray County commissioners will hold a work session the day before Thanksgiving to discuss 2022 goals, scheduled at the end of the commission's second round of discussions over budget talks last week....
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After 50 years, the end of an era
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After 50 years, the end of an era
By Liz Teitz 
November 18, 2021
As a kid, Lora Slawitschka loved hanging off the second floor balcony at the Ouray Chalet Inn, playing in the flumes around the motel and darting through the parking lot, occasionally scaring incomin...
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POLICE LOG
By Ouray Sheriff 
November 18, 2021
The following is an excerpt of cases handled by the Ouray County Sheriff's Office from Nov. 1-14: NOV. 1 Deputy assisted the Olathe Police Department in locating a suicidal subject in Ouray County. De...
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With tourism reaching new heights, city seeks opinions on managing the growth
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With tourism reaching new heights, city seeks opinions on managing the growth
By Mike Wiggins 
November 18, 2021
Coming off back-to-back years of record visitation that taxed the backcountry, strained infrastructure and left overworked, understaffed businesses desperate for a break, the city of Ouray wants to he...
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CALENDAR & EVENTS
By News Staff 
November 11, 2021
ART SHOW: Ouray County Community Art Show at the Ridgway Library during normal hours. Nov. 12 through Jan. 12. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS: Every Friday and Saturday morning at 9 and every Tuesday and Wednes...
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Applicants flock to long-vacant road jobs
By Carolina Brown 
November 11, 2021
After long-term vacancies in Ouray County's Road and Bridge Department with no applicants, Road and Bridge Supervisor Ty Barger reported to commissioners on Tuesday he has now received “hundreds of ap...
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Ouray tourism marketer resigns
By Mike Wiggins 
November 11, 2021
The consultant who has been providing digital tourism marketing services for the city of Ouray for the last year and a half will resign his position at the beginning of December. Markus Van Meter subm...
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Some evacuated areas will reopen to residents Wednesday
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Some evacuated areas will reopen to residents Wednesday
By erin@ouraynews.com 
July 7, 2026
The Ouray County sheriff is allowing some residents to return to their homes in evacuated areas starting Wednesday morning. The sheriff's office approved re-entry for credentialed residents who live i...
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Wildlife displaced by fire, residents can help by providing water for animals
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Wildlife displaced by fire, residents can help by providing water for animals
Commissioners to discuss emergency plans for flooding
By James Hanlon, Special to the Plaindealer 
July 7, 2026
Wildlife escaping the Gold Mountain Fire are moving closer to town, prompting state wildlife officials to advise the public on how they can simultaneously help animals and give them the space they nee...
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Evacuees can obtain credentials for re-entry of fire zone
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Evacuees can obtain credentials for re-entry of fire zone
Timeline unclear for return to homes in evacuated area
By Deb Hurley Brobst 
July 6, 2026
Evacuees of the Gold Mountain Fire — who have been displaced for more than a week — hope they will return to their homes soon, are thankful for the firefighters working tirelessly to quell the flames ...
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Forest closure expands as fire makes another big run
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Forest closure expands as fire makes another big run
By Mike 
July 2, 2026
The U.S. Forest Service this afternoon expanded the closure area in the Uncompahgre National Forest east of Ridgway, as the Gold Mountain Fire makes another big run. The original closure largely encom...
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Water providers ask customers to conserve
By erin@ouraynews.com 
July 2, 2026
Water managers are asking residents to avoid excessive water use and putting more demand on their distribution system. Ridgway Mayor John Clark announced during a Ouray County Board of County Commissi...
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