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AROUND THE REGION
By News Staff 
January 15, 2020
GUNNISON The stigma of drug use and addiction often has led to silence about the struggles of substance abuse. That’s something the Gunnison County Consortium wants to change. In fact, the newly forme...
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Voters urged to update info prior to primary
By Erin McIntyre 
January 15, 2020
For the first time in 20 years, Colorado voters will participate in a presidential primary election this spring and unaffiliated voters can participate. On March 3, commonly known as “Super Tuesday,” ...
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911 calls related to Lance FitzGerald’s domestic disturbance
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911 calls related to Lance FitzGerald’s domestic disturbance
By Ouray Editor 
January 15, 2020
     
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Ride the Rockies coming to Ridgway in 2020
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Ride the Rockies coming to Ridgway in 2020
By Erin McIntyre 
January 11, 2020
Ride the Rockies will come through Ridgway again in 2020, and organizers have promised the cycling event will go better than it did when the community last hosted it. Ride the Rockies Director Deirdre...
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‘An opportunity at redemption’
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‘An opportunity at redemption’
By Erin McIntyre 
January 9, 2020
As he looked down the barrel of a handgun, pointed at him by a homeless man who had broken into his house, Kenny Easton realized something. He’s the kind of guy who could pull the trigger if he needed...
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State taps brakes on sewer plan
By Mike Wiggins 
January 8, 2020
State water quality officials this week placed a series of hurdles in front of the city of Ouray as it seeks funding to build a new sewer treatment system. In a letter sent to City Administrator Justi...
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AROUND THE REGION
By News Staff 
January 8, 2020
GUNNISON It could be an issue more controversial than the presidential election. Colorado voters likely will be asked in November 2020 if they want wolves reintroduced on the Western Slope. Yet, while...
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Fiber internet coming to Log Hill
By Mike Wiggins 
January 8, 2020
Log Hill Mesa residents who have lamented slow internet speeds for years will soon have a faster alternative. The state has awarded a $2.8 million grant to Clearnetworx to finance fiber internet const...
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Ridgway considers new zoning code
By Erin McIntyre 
January 8, 2020
The Town of Ridgway is considering changes to its zoning code, with the goal of expanding the options for different types of housing and encouraging more affordable options. A public meeting about the...
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NEWS BRIEFS
By News Staff 
January 8, 2020
Wildlife area in Ouray County closed until spring Billy Creek State Wildlife Area is closed until April 30, to protect big game animals. The area, between Ouray and Montrose, is routinely closed durin...
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Cattlemen’s association might die out
By Erin McIntyre 
January 8, 2020
An organization representing one of the oldest industries and ways of life in Ouray County is in danger of fizzling out, and its last remaining board member is sounding the alarm. Katie Merkley of Rid...
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Ouray pub closes suddenly
By Erin McIntyre 
January 8, 2020
A longtime mainstay of downtown Ouray shuttered its doors suddenly this week, when O’Brien’s Pub & Grill closed. A sign stating “out of business” written on the bottom of a pineapple juice box in the ...
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County pushes for avalanche safety
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County pushes for avalanche safety
By Carolina Brown 
January 1, 2020
Ouray County commissioners and other county officials will take additional steps to ensure the public is safe and informed about avalanche mitigation work after hearing concerns from Ouray Silver Mine...
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2019 Top Story No. 5: Voters sweep new slate of city councilors into office
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2019 Top Story No. 5: Voters sweep new slate of city councilors into office
By Mike Wiggins 
January 1, 2020
STORIES OF THE YEAR: NO. 5 Ouray residents made it clear in 2019 they were ready for a change when it came to their elected representatives. Voters in November convincingly chose a new mayor and two n...
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Burglary spree ends in arrest by deputies
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Burglary spree ends in arrest by deputies
By Erin McIntyre 
January 1, 2020
A homeless man who allegedly went on a crime spree in Ouray County has been arrested and faces potential charges including burglary, auto theft and felony menacing. Kane Conner Berner was arrested in ...
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NEWS BRIEFS
By News Staff 
January 1, 2020
GUNNISON Proponents for two high school sports who have long advocated for their addition in Gunnison Watershed RE1J schools have reason to celebrate. Superintendent Leslie Nichols on Friday announced...
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2019 Top Story No. 2: Extreme weather challenged county
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2019 Top Story No. 2: Extreme weather challenged county
By Erin McIntyre 
January 1, 2020
STORIES OF THE YEAR: NO. 2 Mother Nature walloped the northern San Juans in 2019, first with record snowfall, then with record avalanches, which led to record snowpack and fears of flooding causing d...
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2019 Top Story No. 1: Ouray County Sheriff’s Office turmoil
By Erin McIntyre 
January 1, 2020
STORIES OF THE YEAR: NO. 1 The turmoil involving the two top law enforcement officers at the Ouray County Sheriff’s Office is the Plaindealer’s No. 1 story of 2019. Sheriff Lance Fitz-Gerald was sworn...
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2019 Top Story No. 9: Ridgway water rate raises prompted ire
By Erin McIntyre 
January 1, 2020
STORIES OF THE YEAR: NO. 9 The town of Ridgway’s efforts to implement a new water-rate structure met vocal opposition from business owners, ultimately leading councilors to back off on commercial wate...
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Shed antler rules in effect
By Special To The Plaindealer 
January 1, 2020
Wildlife officials are reminding people not to collect shed antlers on all public lands west of Interstate 25 until April 30. These statewide restrictions are in place to protect wintering big-game an...
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January 28, 2026
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Town prepares for legal battle
By Erin McIntyre erin@ouraynews.com 
January 28, 2026
Editor's note: This article has been corrected to reflect that Ridgway Lodge LLC is the owner of MTN Lodge. Ridgway retains attorney after MTN Lodge owners say they won't pay taxes on long-term worker...
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County eyes budget cuts
By Lia Salvatierra lia@ouraynews.com 
January 28, 2026
Manager: Looking for ways to avoid cutting employees Ouray County leaders have loosely settled on wanting to cut $500,000 from the county’s 2026 budget, anticipating they will have more unexpected exp...
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Coroner seeks help with unclaimed body
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Coroner seeks help with unclaimed body
January 28, 2026
Ouray County's coroner is seeking help finding friends of a man who was estranged from his family and died at a Ouray hotel. Quality Inn staff found William Curio Jr., who went by Billy, in his hotel ...
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Citing violations, county orders disc golf tourney to cease
January 28, 2026
Ouray County has ordered a disc golf tournament held on Log Hill Mesa to stop operating without a special- use permit, citing concerns about illegal gambling as well as other county rule violations. C...
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