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County eyes trio of new positions
By Kylea Henseler 
November 9, 2022
Ouray County could have a new sheriff’s deputy, a new Information Technology technician, and a parttime deputy emergency manager by the end of 2023, as commissioners directed Administrator Connie Hunt...
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Fire tax passes easily
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Fire tax passes easily
By Kylea Henseler And Erin Mcintyre 
November 9, 2022
Voters approved a tax increase by a nearly three to one margin Tuesday night, giving the Ridgway Fire Protection District its first major revenue boost in 20 years. Unofficial election results showed ...
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City adds offices, considers fitness center improvements
By Kylea Henseler 
November 9, 2022
Ouray city officials are considering big improvements to the Ouray Hot Springs Pool's fitness center, and while offices for pool staff are currently being constructed in the fitness area, the gym rema...
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Republican Catlin holds off Kuns’ challenge
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Republican Catlin holds off Kuns’ challenge
By Kylea Henseler 
November 9, 2022
Montrose Republican and incumbent Colorado House District 58 Rep. Marc Catlin is headed back to the statehouse, beating Montrose Democrat Kevin Kuns by a margin of over 10%, according to unofficial el...
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Sewer plant triggers big rate increase
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Sewer plant triggers big rate increase
By Mike Wiggins 
November 9, 2022
The average Ouray resident will pay 14% more for water, sewer, trash and recycling services next year under a rate plan approved by the city council on Monday. Councilors unanimously approved on first...
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New workspace planned for victim advocate
By Kylea Henseler 
November 9, 2022
Elaine Wood, the victim advocate based in the Ridgway Marshal's Office who serves the town, City of Ouray and Ouray County, is retiring at the end of this year, and her successor will occupy a new wor...
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Seven unopposed candidates elected
By Plaindealer Staff 
November 9, 2022
Seven unopposed candidates for Ouray County office were elected Tuesday night and will be sworn in in January. Voters elected Michelle Nauer as county commissioner, Cristy Sulewski as clerk and record...
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Ouray eyes boilers to increase sagging pool temps
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Ouray eyes boilers to increase sagging pool temps
By Mike Wiggins 
November 9, 2022
The city of Ouray is considering purchasing a pair of boilers to boost water temperatures at the Ouray Hot Springs Pool, a major investment city leaders say is critical for the future of the city’s mo...
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County launching new alert system
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County launching new alert system
By Liz Teitz 
November 9, 2022
Ouray County will move to a new emergency alert system next month, and is asking all residents to sign up to ensure they receive the notifications. The county has used CodeRED to send alerts, often re...
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RUNNERS TAKE THIRD AT STATE
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RUNNERS TAKE THIRD AT STATE
By News Staff 
November 2, 2022
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Housing, state help topics of discussion at agency dinner
By Kylea Henseler 
November 2, 2022
Officials from the City of Ouray, Town of Ridgway and Ouray County zeroed in on housing as a major issue that needs to be addressed during a tri-agency dinner on Oct. 27, while Colorado Department of ...
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New contract could provide more backcountry rec access
By Kylea Henseler 
November 2, 2022
Ouray County officials are working on a new maintenance agreement with Ouray Silver Mines, which typically maintains county roads leading to its properties in winter, including Camp Bird Road. County ...
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AROUND THE REGION
By News Staff 
November 2, 2022
GUNNISON The City of Gunnison is proposing to increase utility rates across the board in electric, water, sewer and refuse to account for persistent inflation moving into 2023. With an increase of 25%...
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SMPA poses rate hike
By Mike Wiggins 
November 2, 2022
San Miguel Power Association is proposing a pair of rate increases next year as it braces for an expected hike in power supply costs and deals with other inflation-induced pressures. The access charge...
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Ridgway library looks at hiring contract, training
By Kylea Henseler 
November 2, 2022
Ridgway Public Library trustees decided Oct. 21 to undertake board training on Sunshine laws, adopt a new policy regarding records requests and ink an employment contract with new Director Amy Baer we...
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Boebert touts conservative record
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Boebert touts conservative record
By Liz Teitz 
November 2, 2022
Rep. Lauren Boebert urged her supporters to help put a Republican majority in Congress and “take back our country” at a rally in Ouray County on Wednesday. About 50 people turned out to hear from the ...
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Ridgway makes progress on 2023 budget
By Liz Teitz 
November 2, 2022
Ridgway will hold two more meetings to discuss and amend its 2023 budget before adopting it in December, including proposed pay increases and additions to contracted services. In a workshop last weeke...
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Catlin, Kuns face off at forum
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Catlin, Kuns face off at forum
By Kylea Henseler 
November 2, 2022
Incumbent House District 58 representative Marc Catlin and challenger Kevin Kuns squared off at a town-hall style forum in Montrose Oct. 28, addressing questions about issues including water, gun regu...
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Ridgway board OKs development
By Liz Teitz 
November 2, 2022
The Ridgway Planning Commission recommended approval of a final plat for Vista Park Commons, a 23-unit development on Redcliff Drive that has been in the works for more than five years. Developers Jac...
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Hiker rescued from Engineer Pass
By Liz Teitz 
November 2, 2022
A Ridgway man was rescued by the Hinsdale County Search and Rescue team near the top of Engineer Pass on Oct. 23, after attempts by Ouray Mountain Rescue Team were thwarted by weather. Barrie Bloom, 6...
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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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