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Local schools cancel contract with state school-work program
By Ellen Metrick Special to the Plaindealer 
March 20, 2024
A program helping students with disabilities transition into the workforce has been canceled in Ouray and Ridgway after there weren't enough participating students to meet state requirements. Though s...
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County pushes support for more federal ranger funds
By Deb Hurley Brobst Special to the Plaindealer 
March 20, 2024
Ouray County commissioners hope they can find additional funds to help pay for more rangers to patrol federal lands. The U.S. Forest Service’s Alpine Ranger Program has two rangers, and commissioners ...
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Ouray reverses course on pool fix
By Mike Wiggins mike@ouraynews.com 
March 20, 2024
With hotels threatening to shut down geothermal well, city shifts focus to heat exchanger Ouray city leaders have shifted focus on the Hot Springs Pool problems to avoid landing in even hotter water t...
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GRAVE CONCERNS
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GRAVE CONCERNS
By Erin McIntyre erin@ouraynews.com 
March 13, 2024
As Cedar Hill Cemetery struggles to keep up with maintenance backlog, resource shortage, advocates seek to form nonprofit When John Hart volunteered to be a board member for the Cedar Hill Cemetery Di...
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Railroad cars, building designated landmarks
By Deb Hurley Brobst Special to the Plaindealer 
March 13, 2024
County close to naming deputy manager finalists, seeks planning board members Twelve narrow-gauge railroad cars and one small outbuilding in Ridgway earned the designation of Ouray County Historic Lan...
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County probing permit process
By Mike Wiggins mike@ouraynews.com 
March 13, 2024
Citizens, leaders: Red Mountain Alpine Lodge larger than regs allow The Ouray County Land Use Department is investigating how the owners of Red Mountain Alpine Lodge applied for and received a permit ...
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CORRECTION
March 13, 2024
A story on Page 12 in the Feb. 29-March 6 edition incorrectly indicated Ridgway Wrench is the only bike repair shop in Ridgway. Ridgway Adventure Sports has offered a full-service bike shop since it o...
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NEWS BRIEFS
March 13, 2024
Missing Ridgway WWII soldier identified A 22-year-old Ridgway man who died in 1945 has been identified as a missing World War II soldier, who was buried in Lorraine American Cemetery in France. Using ...
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Candidate aims to build ‘pro normal party’
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Candidate aims to build ‘pro normal party’
By Mike Wiggins mike@ouraynews.com 
March 13, 2024
Seeking the middle, Frisch talks housing, health care during Ridgway campaign stop For many years, Adam Frisch said he affiliated himself with no political party. He has been a registered Democrat in ...
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County manager receives high marks in evaluation
By Deb Hurley Brobst Special to the Plaindealer 
March 6, 2024
Commissioners emphasize need for plan to succeed Hunt Ouray County commissioners emphasized that County Manager Connie Hunt needs to implement a succession plan in 2024 as they gave her a nearly perfe...
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A cloudy future for Crystal Reservoir
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A cloudy future for Crystal Reservoir
By Deb Hurley Brobst Special to the Plaindealer 
March 6, 2024
The U.S. Forest Service is considering draining the body of water atop Red Mountain Pass. Local leaders worry that could harm tourism and recreation The fate of Crystal Reservoir is up in the air. Our...
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Council reviews hot springs heat options
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Council reviews hot springs heat options
By Mike Wiggins mike@ouraynews.com 
March 6, 2024
Most expensive alternative tops $5M, though overlook area could help offset cost Engineers on Monday presented the Ouray City Council with a range of options to artificially heat the Hot Springs Pool,...
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CALENDAR & EVENTS
March 6, 2024
THURSDAY, MARCH 7 POETRY: Rick Kempa at the Tavern at the Wright Opera House, 472 Main St., Ouray. 7 p.m. $5. LIVE THEATER: Brothers Grimm Spectaculathon, presented by Minerva West, 7:30 p.m., Ouray C...
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NEWS BRIEFS
March 6, 2024
Ridgway Town Council election canceled Four members of the Ridgway Town Council have been elected by default, since there were not more candidates than vacant seats and no challengers for currently oc...
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County considers choices for boosting affordable housing
By Deb Hurley Brobst Special to the Plaindealer 
March 6, 2024
Leaders could ask voters to form authority or contract with nonprofit Ouray County commissioners are figuring out how to provide for more affordable housing — whether they should ask voters to form an...
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Dems seek re-election to board
By Mike Wiggins mike@ouraynews.com 
March 6, 2024
Commissioners Niece, Padgett announce bids; GOP eyes competition for both seats Ouray County commissioners Lynn Padgett and Jake Niece will run for re-election this fall, as the Democrats seek to main...
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NEWS BRIEFS: Coroner reports more deaths than last year
Crystal Reservoir may be drained for dam repairs
By Plaindealer Staff 
February 29, 2024
County sees more deaths in 2023 The Ouray County Coroner’s Office investigated more deaths in 2023 than it has in the past 10 years, and it is working to identify a body found in the county in 1987. C...
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MISSING: Old Man Winter
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MISSING: Old Man Winter
By Mike Wiggins and Erin McIntyre mike@ouraynews.com erin@ouraynews.com 
February 28, 2024
Mild temps, below-average snow put winter recreation in Ouray on thin ice — or, in the case of the Rotary Park rink, no ice at all It was early December and things looked promising for Rick Noll and h...
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County OKs Red Mountain lodge permit
By Deb Hurley Brobst Special to the Plaindealer 
February 28, 2024
Concerns persist about parking, visitor limits The Red Mountain Alpine Lodge has a special-use permit to continue operating. However, it’s not that simple. Ouray County commissioners voted 2-0 on Tues...
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County wants others to lead water lawsuit
By Deb Hurley Brobst Special to the Plaindealer 
February 28, 2024
Commissioners could withdraw legal action if no one steps up Ouray County will file paperwork in water court explaining it no longer wants to spearhead an ongoing lawsuit proposing a pipeline to be bu...
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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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