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City postpones more debate on alcohol at pool
By Mike Wiggins mike@ouraynews.com 
August 23, 2023
Leaders waiting on cost of supplemental heating system The Ouray City Council will hold off on discussing the possibility of selling alcohol at the Hot Springs Pool as a way to generate additional rev...
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Ridgway fire district hires paid staff
By Daniel Schmidt daniel@ouraynews.com 
August 23, 2023
Last year's voted-approved property tax increase to fund _ive full-time employees With hundreds of thousands of dollars in additional yearly funding secured through a mill levy increase, the Ridgway F...
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School board elections may be canceled
By Daniel Schmidt daniel@ouraynews.com 
August 23, 2023
With Sept. 1 application deadline looming, more seats available in Ridgway, Ouray than current candidates The Ridgway and Ouray school boards may not hold elections this year if no one steps up to run...
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Housing project draws backers, critics
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Housing project draws backers, critics
By Mike Wiggins mike@ouraynews.com 
August 23, 2023
Residents voice assortment of opinions on 65-unit Waterview development Ouray residents on Monday alternately tried to pick apart and urged support for a proposed 65-unit affordable housing project th...
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City councilor, county clash on road access
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City councilor, county clash on road access
By Daniel Schmidt daniel@ouraynews.com 
August 23, 2023
Ouray City Councilor John Wood and Ouray County officials are locked in a dispute over access to the upper portion of County Road 14 after Wood installed a gate in an area where the road crosses prope...
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FAIREST OF THEM ALL
By Photos by Erin McIntyre ? Ouray County Plaindealer RABBITS Grand Champion ? Charlee Miracle 
August 16, 2023
COUNTY FAIR LIVESTOCK WINNERS Congratulations to everyone who participated in the 2023 Ouray County Fair. Here is a list of the grand champion and reserve champion livestock winners: CHICKENS Grand Ch...
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Ridgway OKs overtime pay plan for deputies
By Daniel Schmidt daniel@ouraynews.com 
August 16, 2023
Change intended to comply with federal labor laws The town of Ridgway plans to hire a new deputy marshal and reclassify existing deputies to become eligible for overtime pay, in order to comply with f...
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County shutters cannabis facility
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County shutters cannabis facility
By Daniel Schmidt daniel@ouraynews.com 
August 16, 2023
After hours of testimony, board denies license for MS Support cultivation After years of conflict, Ouray County commissioners on Wednesday unanimously denied a cultivation license renewal application ...
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Revenue-Virginius Mine sells for $1.8 million
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Revenue-Virginius Mine sells for $1.8 million
By Erin McIntyre erin@ouraynews.com 
August 16, 2023
Nevada-based Thorin Resources acquires property at auction The Revenue-Virginius Silver Mine above Ouray has been auctioned off for $1.8 million. According to Ouray County District Court documents fil...
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CORRECTIONS
August 16, 2023
An article on Page 1 in the Aug. 10-16 edition about the sale of the Beaumont Hotel in Ouray misspelled the first name of one of the previous owners, Wayland Phillips. Also, her granddaughter, Sophia ...
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Ouray sales tax drops in May
By Mike Wiggins mike@ouraynews.com 
August 16, 2023
Revenue from retail spending in Ouray slipped in May compared to the year before, although total revenue year-to-date remains on par with last year’s record-breaking collections. The city pulled in $1...
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NEWS BRIEFS
August 16, 2023
Ridgway State Park enforces leash law Ridgway State Park managers announced this week the park will no longer have an "unofficial" off-leash dog area at Dallas Creek. That means all dogs must be leash...
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Returning the Beaumont to its ‘glory days’
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Returning the Beaumont to its ‘glory days’
By Mike Wiggins mike@ouraynews.com 
August 9, 2023
One of Ouray's crown jewels has been closed to the public for years. The new owners of the 1886 hotel intend to change that. Three days into a cross-country trip, Tara Vancil needed a roof over her he...
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County considers bulking up admin jobs
By Daniel Schmidt daniel@ouraynews.com 
August 9, 2023
Assistant attorney, post to assist administrator could be added in 2024 Editor's note: This story has been corrected to clarify that a proposal to place the Human Resources department under the county...
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New section brings Perimeter Trail full circle
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New section brings Perimeter Trail full circle
By Daniel Schmidt daniel@ouraynews.com 
August 9, 2023
Addition features bridge, effectively completes loop In 2006, Ouray Trail Group Vice President Bob Risch had an idea: What if someone hiked around Ouray to see if constructing a trail around the city ...
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Ouray, Ridgway eye more rec amenities
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Ouray, Ridgway eye more rec amenities
By Daniel Schmidt daniel@ouraynews.com 
August 9, 2023
Master plans in works for multiple Ouray parks, Ridgway's Athletic Park In an effort to transform municipal park space across Ouray County, the town of Ridgway and the city of Ouray are currently revi...
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CALENDAR & EVENTS
August 9, 2023
CALENDAR & EVENTS THURSDAY, AUGUST 10 OURAY COUNTY FAIR: Open class entries, livestock shows, kids' games and more, Ouray County 4-H Center and Fairgrounds, 22739 U.S. Highway 550 in Ridgway. Check ou...
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Technology aimed at reducing avalanche risk
By Daniel Schmidt daniel@ouraynews.com 
August 9, 2023
State installing remote-controlled equipment in effort to reduce slide potential on Red Mountain For decades, avalanche mitigation in Ouray County has been a treacherous affair, with Colorado Departme...
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Ouray rejects funding for rental project
By Mike Wiggins mike@ouraynews.com 
August 9, 2023
Council cites con_lict-of-interest concern, may reconsider later The Ouray City Council on Monday rejected a request to give $100,000 to help build an affordable housing development, citing ethical co...
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Fire burns east of Baldy Mountain
By Erin McIntyre 
August 7, 2023
Public lands managers are keeping a close eye on a lightning-sparked fire east of Ridgway, which started about a week ago and is burning in rugged terrain near Cow Creek. The Winchester Fire was repor...
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Ridgway council candidates discuss issues at forum
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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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