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Big changes emerged from last police audit
Review in 2013 led to all but one Ouray officer resigning
By Mike Wiggins mike@ouraynews.com 
July 10, 2024
Ouray city leaders are just beginning to digest the results of a top-to-bottom audit of the Ouray Police Department and its management, so it remains to be seen what officials will do with Municipal P...
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To recycle or not to recycle
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To recycle or not to recycle
Proponents wrestle with confusing rules, compliance, growing contamination rates as they wait for new statewide program
By Evie Carrick Special to the Plaindealer 
July 3, 2024
It’s Ridgway Concert Series season, which means hundreds of people will descend on town every Thursday this month to dance, socialize, eat and drink. But when the music ends and the beer and tacos hav...
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Deputy told to stop emissions violations
Internal investigation followed complaint
By Erin McIntyre erin@ouraynews.com 
July 3, 2024
A Ouray County sheriff's deputy has been told to stop violating emissions laws with his personal vehicle, and to stop assisting others with tampering with their air pollution control systems to avoid ...
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Oil, rags suspected in Log Hill home fire
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Oil, rags suspected in Log Hill home fire
By Erin McIntyre erin@ouraynews.com 
July 3, 2024
Quick response from the Log Hill Volunteer Fire Department is being credited for saving most of a home that caught fire Monday morning. The Myer family wasn't at home when one of their neighbors calle...
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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 council candidates discuss issues at forum
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Ridgway council candidates discuss issues at forum
Mihelarakis, Clark focus on sustainability, economy
By Lia Salvatierra lia@ouraynews.com 
March 25, 2026
Seasoned insights squared off with fresh perspective during an election forum last week as both of Ridgway’s mayoral candidates answered questions centered on their approaches to sustainability and fo...
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Sergeant slams city leaders
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Sergeant slams city leaders
Troxell claims council, administrator mishandled police department; sheriff offers to hire, train officers
By Mike Wiggins mike@ouraynews.com 
March 25, 2026
The lone remaining sworn officer in the Ouray Police Department criticized city leaders Tuesday for their management of the latest round of turmoil within the department, claiming City Administrator M...
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Views vary on electric building code, other issues
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Views vary on electric building code, other issues
By Mike Wiggins mike@ouraynews.com 
March 25, 2026
Ridgway Town Council candidates split last week over whether they support the potential adoption of an all-electric building code for new development in town, one of several hot topics at a candidate ...
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City’s cost for police services climbing
County OKs amendment boosting reimbursement rate
By By Lia Salvatierra and Mike Wiggins lia@ouraynews.com mike@ouraynews.com 
March 25, 2026
The city of Ouray's tab for having Ouray County provide law enforcement services is growing. Ouray County commissioners on Tuesday approved an amendment to an intergovernmental agreement that will rai...
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County orders property owners to remove gates
Land Use Department says s tructures north of pass built without permits
By Lia Salvatierra lia@ouraynews.com 
March 25, 2026
Ouray County is warning owners of properties north of Red Mountain Pass they must immediately remove two unauthorized gates blocking public access roads and remedy other unpermitted structures on thei...
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