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Drugs, alcohol factored into fatal river crash
By Erin McIntyre erin@ouraynews.com 
July 3, 2024
Drugs and alcohol played a factor in the fatal accident involving a partially submerged vehicle in the Uncompahgre River near Whispering Pines north of Ouray in May. An autopsy and toxicology tests pe...
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Ouray launches search for next police chief
City enlists consultant, hopes to hire by early October
By Mike Wiggins mike@ouraynews.com 
July 3, 2024
The search for Ouray’s next police chief is under way. One week after Police Chief Jeff Wood was fired, the City Council unanimously agreed Monday night to pay executive search firm KRW Associates $18...
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Big changes in store for county vacation rental rules
Rental permits likely to increase, but with more stringent regulations
By Deb Hurley Brobst Special to the Plaindealer 
July 3, 2024
Revised rules for short-term rentals will be coming to Ouray County soon, and there are some big changes. Ouray County commissioners on June 26 spent more than three hours poring over a 20-page draft ...
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NEWS BRIEFS
Rescuers help three in Jeep rollover on Imogene Pass
July 3, 2024
Rescuers help three in Jeep rollover on Imogene Pass The Ouray Mountain Rescue Team helped three people who were injured in a rollover accident involving a Jeep on Imogene Pass on Tuesday evening. One...
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POLICE LOG
July 3, 2024
OURAY POLICE The following is an excerpt of cases handled by the Ouray Police Department from June 25-30: JUNE 25 Officer responded to a 911 open line in the 400 block of Main Street. Officer responde...
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CORRECTIONS
July 3, 2024
A story on Page 3 of the June 13-19 edition about the proposed 13-unit River Walk affordable housing project incorrectly indicated the Home Trust of Ouray County plans to sell six of the units to loca...
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Ex-contractor’s claims played key role in dismissal
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Ex-contractor’s claims played key role in dismissal
By Erin McIntyre erin@ouraynews.com 
June 26, 2024
A complaint from the Ouray Police Department's former evidence technician played a key role in the termination of the agency's chief of police this week. Jessica Tice's complaint alleged police miscon...
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Ouray police chief fired
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Ouray police chief fired
Termination cites poor work performance, 'inappropriate' actions; Wood's attorney 'looking at every legal option'
By Mike Wiggins and Erin McIntyre mike@ouraynews.com erin@ouraynews.com 
June 26, 2024
Embattled Ouray Police Chief Jeff Wood was fired Monday in the wake of concerns about his behavior and leadership and alleged violations of state law and city policy — problems that led many citizens ...
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Lawyers negotiating possible plea in assault case
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Lawyers negotiating possible plea in assault case
By Mike Wiggins mike@ouraynews.com 
June 26, 2024
Attorneys are engaged in plea negotiations in the case of a Ridgway man accused of sexually assaulting a woman nearly six years after he was acquitted of similar charges. Brian Scranton, 48, on Tuesda...
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Governments to hire housing administrator
By Deb Hurley Brobst Special to the Plaindealer 
June 26, 2024
Government officials across Ouray County want to create a one-stop shop for those seeking affordable housing. To do that, they have agreed to move forward with hiring a housing administrator for the c...
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County orders garage blasting to stop
Officials claim property doesn't have proper permits; owner blames county for lack of communication
By Deb Hurley Brobst Special to the Plaindealer 
June 26, 2024
Ouray County has issued a stop-work order at a private property where blasting into the side of a mountain has been going on for several weeks, but the owner says it’s a misunderstanding, and the issu...
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Sales tax revenue flat in April
By Mike Wiggins mike@ouraynews.com 
June 26, 2024
Revenue from sales tax activity in Ouray in April was flat compared to last year, as the city remains on solid financial footing heading into the busiest time of year. The city collected $131,239 in r...
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Ouray police chief fired
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Termination letter alleges poor performance, leadership concerns, violations of policy and law
Ouray police chief fired
By Erin Mcintyre And Mike Wiggins 
June 24, 2024
Editor's note: This story has been updated to include a comment from Jeff Wood's attorney. The city of Ouray fired its police chief today, citing a list of concerns about his behavior and leadership o...
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‘We can’t afford to lose this’
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‘We can’t afford to lose this’
Swiss Village Mobile Home Park residents band together after park is listed for sale
By Mike Wiggins and Erin McIntyre mike@ouraynews.com erin@ouraynews.com 
June 19, 2024
Everything has its place in Unit 2 at the Swiss Village Mobile Home Park in Ouray. The plants Sherrie Haselnus tenderly cares for, perched on the windowsill in her kitchen. The framed photos of her do...
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County gives proposed grow facility more time
Cannaboo Farms has until October to fix multiple application deficiencies
By Deb Hurley Brobst Special to the Plaindealer 
June 19, 2024
Cannaboo Farms will have until October to revise and submit a complete application to renew its marijuana cultivation license and change of ownership for its operation on Log Hill Mesa. The Ouray Coun...
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Green Street Park options presented
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Green Street Park options presented
By Deb Hurley Brobst Special to the Plaindealer 
June 19, 2024
Envision Ridgway’s Green Street Park with its current community garden and apiary plus trails, picnic areas and other family-friendly amenities — and solar panels. Consultant Superbloom Landscape Arch...
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Ridgway development receives eighth extension
By Erin McIntyre erin@ouraynews.com 
June 19, 2024
The Ridgway Town Council has granted an eighth extension to developers of the River Park Ridgway Business Park Planned Unit Development. The 141-acre parcel is just south of Ridgway Secondary School, ...
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Ambitious project aims to reduce wildfire risk
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Ambitious project aims to reduce wildfire risk
By Deb Hurley Brobst Special to the Plaindealer 
June 12, 2024
Dozens of acres of dead, diseased trees ringing Ouray slated for removal next year Nearly 93 acres of land containing dead, diseased and dying trees east and southwest of the city of Ouray may be miti...
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GOP candidate raises, spends thousands
By Mike Wiggins mike@ouraynews.com 
June 12, 2024
The general election is still nearly five months away, but the Republican candidate for the District 1 seat on the Ouray County Board of County Commissioners has already raised and spent thousands of ...
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Board OKs development plan for affordable townhomes
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Board OKs development plan for affordable townhomes
By Mike Wiggins mike@ouraynews.com 
June 12, 2024
A proposal to build 13 affordable townhomes along Oak Street in Ouray took another step forward Tuesday when the Ouray Planning Commission recommended approval of the project’s planned unit developmen...
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Dispute over extended background check leads to Ouray police chief’s last day
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Dispute over extended background check leads to Ouray police chief’s last day
City administrator declines to make interim chief permanent
By Mike Wiggins 
December 17, 2025
Ouray Interim Police Chief Daric Harvey is leaving his job over his objections to City Administrator Michelle Metteer’s insistence that he undergo a second, more extensive background check to determin...
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Commissioners fight over board leadership position
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Commissioners fight over board leadership position
Niece to serve as chairperson after he, Nauer reject requests from Padgett's backers to appoint her
By By Lia Salvatierra and Erin McIntyre lia@ouraynews.com erin@ouraynews.com 
December 17, 2025
For the second year in a row, Ouray County commissioners fought over who should serve as board chairperson, rejecting requests from supporters of Commissioner Lynn Padgett to appoint her to the positi...
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Space to Create owner, management address complaints, pledge fixes
By Lia Salvatierra lia@ouraynews.com 
December 17, 2025
Space to Create’s owner and property management company are pledging to remedy issues with Ouray County’s first affordable housing project and re-establish strong communication with residents after re...
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Council qualifies homebuyer for deed-restricted unit
December 17, 2025
The Ridgway Town Council approved qualifying a homebuyer for a deed-restricted unit in the Vista Park Commons neighborhood after discussing whether the unit was advertised fairly. The council, acting ...
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Following concerns, town delays adopting anti-idling ordinance
By Lia Salvatierra lia@ouraynews.com 
December 17, 2025
Ridgway town councilors decided to delay final approval of a new anti-idling ordinance after hearing public concerns and discussing other issues related to the new rules during a Dec. 10 regular meeti...
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