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County launches search for new manager
Commissioners to pay consultant more than $30K, aim for finalist interviews in September
By Deb Hurley Brobst Special to the Plaindealer 
May 14, 2025
The search has begun to find a new manager after the Ouray County commissioners hired Peckham & McKenney to consult on the hiring process. The county will pay the company $30,500 plus about $2,500 for...
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Police: Axe-wielding woman destroyed bear statue
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Police: Axe-wielding woman destroyed bear statue
By Mike Wiggins mike@ouraynews.com 
May 14, 2025
A Grand Junction woman was arrested over the weekend after she allegedly walked into Ouray Grocery, grabbed an axe inside the store and approached employees before leaving and using the axe to destroy...
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Power line work to delay Red Mountain traffic this summer
By Mike Wiggins mike@ouraynews.com 
May 14, 2025
Motorists navigating Red Mountain Pass should expect intermittent delays for the next several months as San Miguel Power Association enters the next phase of a multiyear project to rebuild its power l...
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County receives support from opioid settlement money
Funds to pay for substance abuse treatment, expand juvenile services
By Lia Salvatierra lia@ouraynews.com 
May 14, 2025
Newly awarded opioid settlement money will create a program to pay for substance abuse treatment and expand juvenile services in Ouray and San Miguel counties. The $385,000 in grant money came from $1...
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NEWS BRIEFS
Fire contained on Log Hill, delays expected on U.S. 50
May 14, 2025
Fire contained on Log Hill A wildfire on Log Hill Mesa burned 2 acres before fire crews were able to contain it this week, putting out hot spots as high winds threatened to spread the flames. The Log ...
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County to hire own alpine rangers to patrol backcountry
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County to hire own alpine rangers to patrol backcountry
In light of Forest Service firings, commissioners tell staff to find funding
By Lia Salvatierra lia@ouraynews.com 
May 14, 2025
Ouray County plans to fill gaps left by U.S. Forest Service firings earlier this year by creating its own alpine ranger program. During a May 7 work session, Ouray County Undersheriff Tammy Stroup ask...
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More fire, EMS merger details shared
By Lia Salvatierra lia@ouraynews.com 
May 14, 2025
Leaders of Ouray County’s fire and emergency services entities shared new details about their plan to consolidate into one county-wide emergency response unit during a meeting with county commissioner...
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Bear Creek Trail to close temporarily, Ridgway chooses contractors for projects
By erin@ouraynews.com 
May 8, 2025
Bear Creek Trail to close temporarily The Bear Creek National Recreation Trail south of Ouray will close for reconstruction projects during the week until October, according to the U.S. Forest Service...
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Ridgway: Flagship home for Earth insignia?
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Ridgway: Flagship home for Earth insignia?
Resident asks town to be first to fly planet's flag
By Lia Salvatierra lia@ouraynews.com 
May 7, 2025
It’s been planted in Antarctica, held up in the Himalayas and waved by conservationist Jane Goodall at a rally in New York City. But Ridgway could be the world's first place to formally adopt and fly ...
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Wolves arrive in Ouray County
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Wolves arrive in Ouray County
Nonprofit aims to help ranchers as activity detected in NW corner
By Lia Salvatierra lia@ouraynews.com 
May 7, 2025
For the first time since their release in Colorado nearly 18 months ago, gray wolves have crossed into Ouray County. A Colorado Parks and Wildlife map tracing wolf movement between March 25 and April ...
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Log Hill district seeks to expand services
Fairway Pines Sanitation District could convert to metro district
By Mike Wiggins mike@ouraynews.com 
May 7, 2025
Editor's note: This story has been updated to correct an error. The previous version inaccurately indicated Paul Stashick is currently on the board of directors for the Fairway Pines Estates Property ...
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Board postpones guest ranch decision
Commissioners cite concerns about Gold Mountain Ranch, will consider permit again in August
By Lia Salvatierra lia@ouraynews.com 
May 7, 2025
A special-use permit application for a proposed guest ranch will come back to Ouray County commissioners in late August after county leaders asked the applicant to address more than 15 concerns. After...
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Ouray nixes Denver firm’s lower bid
Councilors will look to local businesses to design, build, install three signs
By Mike Wiggins mike@ouraynews.com 
May 7, 2025
A Denver graphic design firm really wants to finish what it started and complete the design for signs to be installed at two Ouray parks. The Ouray City Council, though, really isn’t interested. For t...
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Signed, sealed, retired
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Signed, sealed, retired
After serving Ridgway postal customers for 22 years, Laura Hagert puts a stamp on her career
By Mike Wiggins mike@ouraynews.com 
April 30, 2025
On any other day — except Sunday, of course — they would flood her counter, a constant stream of people entrusting her with greeting cards for loved ones, seeking her help finding missing packages, st...
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Schools brace for funding changes
Proposed formula may hit harder in Ridgway, which is losing students
By Lia Salvatierra lia@ouraynews.com 
April 30, 2025
A series of proposed changes in how the state of Colorado funds K-12 education is expected to hit the Ridgway School District harder than the Ouray School District over the next few years due to formu...
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Hurd focuses on public lands during visit
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Hurd focuses on public lands during visit
Commissioner grills freshman congressman on immigration enforcement
By Lia Salvatierra lia@ouraynews.com 
April 30, 2025
Republican Congressman Jeff Hurd listened to concerns about public lands and other topics during a work session with Ouray County commissioners on April 23. The conversation ended with the legislator ...
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City, library expansion plans could conflict
Library eyes rooftop deck for patrons at community center, while city may want space for future growth
By Mike Wiggins mike@ouraynews.com 
April 30, 2025
The Ouray Library District’s plans to build a rooftop deck as part of a broader facility expansion could conflict with the city of Ouray’s own facility needs. Architectural drawings the library has un...
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Surplus road funds to stay with Log Hill
Superintendent sought to spend leftover dollars elsewhere this year, then earmark funding in 2026
By Lia Salvatierra lia@ouraynews.com 
April 30, 2025
A chunk of money left over from a resident-led effort to pave roads on Log Hill Mesa will remain dedicated to road improvements in the area. Ouray County commissioners discussed what to do with a roug...
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Hurd focuses on land, natural resources during visit with county leaders
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Hurd focuses on land, natural resources during visit with county leaders
By LIA SALVATIERRA 
April 25, 2025
Republican Congressman Jeff Hurd listened to concerns about public lands and other topics during a work session with Ouray County commissioners Wednesday. The conversation ended with the legislator in...
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AN EASTER SHELL-EBRATION
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AN EASTER SHELL-EBRATION
April 23, 2025
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A christening for Cimarron Athletic Field
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A christening for Cimarron Athletic Field
March 18, 2026
The Cimarron Athletic Field at Ridgway Secondary School hosted its inaugural meet with the Ridgway Invite on March 14. Ridgway senior Sophia Forrest won the girls' 100-meter dash with a time of 13.19....
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Race pits experience against new perspective
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RIDGWAY MAYOR CANDIDATES
Race pits experience against new perspective
Clark proud of town's progress, aware of challenges
By Erin McIntyre erin@ouraynews.com 
March 18, 2026
Even after 14 years serving as Ridgway's mayor, John Clark still thinks there's work to be done. He's served seven terms. Every two years, when his seat comes up for election, folks ask him if he want...
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Mihelarakis advocates for creatives in first bid for office
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RIDGWAY MAYOR CANDIDATES
Mihelarakis advocates for creatives in first bid for office
By Lia Salvatierra lia@ouraynews.com 
March 18, 2026
Tia Mihelarakis believes the Ridgway Town Council deserves a leader with new perspectives — specifically those of creatives, renters and the younger generation. Mihelarakis, 34, is challenging Mayor J...
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Water leaders sound supply alarm
Record-low snowpack in San Juans, balmy temps portend meager runoff
By Mike Wiggins mike@ouraynews.com 
March 18, 2026
State water managers Tuesday painted a dire picture of record-low snowpack and abnormally warm temperatures this winter straining water supplies for Western Slope municipalities and agricultural produ...
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Ribbing focuses bid on sustainability
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RIDGWAY COUNCILOR CANDIDATES
Ribbing focuses bid on sustainability
By Erin McIntyre erin@ouraynews.com 
March 18, 2026
If you ask Sheridan Ribbing why she's running for town council, the answer is pretty simple. It's because Councilor Terry Schuyler decided not to run, and she's passionate about making sure a champion...
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