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Dog tests positive for leptospirosis
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Dog tests positive for leptospirosis
By News Staff 
November 24, 2021
Ridgway Animal Hospital is advising its clients to check whether their dogs need a vaccine booster after a dog in Ouray County recently tested positive for leptospirosis. Leptospirosis in dogs is a ba...
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Colona poised for potential changes
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Colona poised for potential changes
By Carolina Brown 
November 24, 2021
When Craig Jackman purchased much of this unincorporated town on the northern edge of Ouray County, he had a vision of a hip little community. There would be a coffee shop, a restaurant, preserved hi...
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Heating cost assistance available to residents
By News Staff 
November 24, 2021
Ouray County residents who need help paying their energy bills this winter can apply for assistance through a federally funded program. The Ouray County Department of Human Services is now accepting L...
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Performance venues shift COVID protocols
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Performance venues shift COVID protocols
By Liz Teitz 
November 24, 2021
Two performing arts venues in Ouray County have split on requirements for attendees as local COVID case numbers remain high: Ouray’s Wright Opera House will encourage but not require masks, while the ...
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County inks ‘no call’ water agreement
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County inks ‘no call’ water agreement
By Carolina Brown 
November 24, 2021
Ouray County commissioners unanimously approved a no-call water agreement with the Uncompahgre Valley Water Users Association at their meeting Tuesday, putting to rest some fears associated with the c...
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Mine lays off dozens
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Mine lays off dozens
By Erin McIntyre 
November 24, 2021
Ouray Silver Mines laid off roughly one-third of its employees this week, after problems with rockfall forced managers to take a step back from production. On Nov. 13, mine CEO Brian Briggs decided to...
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LET THERE BE DARK
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LET THERE BE DARK
By Carolina Brown And Erin Mcintyre 
November 24, 2021
Ouray County now has not only one, but two places recognized for their top stargazing potential and dedication to preserving the night sky. Top of the Pines open space preserve received the stamp of a...
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Ouray extends housing stipend for manager
By Liz Teitz 
November 24, 2021
The Ouray City Council voted last week to extend City Administrator Silas Clarke’s monthly housing assistance payment for the next year after Clarke said he hasn’t been able to purchase a home in the ...
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SMPA aiming to finish project by Memorial Day
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SMPA aiming to finish project by Memorial Day
By Mike Wiggins 
November 24, 2021
San Miguel Power Association officials say they hope to finish clearing trees around the utility company’s power line over Red Mountain Pass before Memorial Day weekend, though they acknowledged weath...
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County reports sixth COVID-positive death
By Liz Teitz 
November 24, 2021
A Ouray County man in his 60s died Nov. 12 at Montrose Regional Health after testing positive for COVID-19, Emergency Manager Glenn Boyd announced Thursday. The man tested positive on Oct. 21 and was ...
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Top of the Pines receives dark sky designation
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Top of the Pines receives dark sky designation
By News Staff 
November 23, 2021
Ouray County has another destination recognized for top stargazing potential and a dedication to preserving the night sky. Top of the Pines open space preserve received the stamp of approval from the ...
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County reports sixth COVID-positive death
By News Staff 
November 18, 2021
A Ouray County man in his 60s died Nov. 12 at Montrose Regional Health after testing positive for COVID-19, Emergency Manager Glenn Boyd announced Thursday.  The man tested positive on Oct. 21 and was...
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CALENDAR & EVENTS
By News Staff 
November 18, 2021
ART SHOW: Ouray County Community Art Show at the Ridgway Library during normal hours. Nov. 12 through Jan. 12. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS: Every Friday and Saturday morning at 9 and every Tuesday and Wednes...
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County asks water board to delay filing aimed at protecting stream flows
By Heather Sackett 
November 18, 2021
Ouray County is asking the state water board to delay a water court filing designed to protect stream flows so it can try to resolve issues in a separate but related water court case. In July, the Col...
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Familiar, new faces join Ouray School Board
By Carolina Brown 
November 18, 2021
Ouray School District's board swore in two members this week, including its current board president, Sandra Kern. Kern will serve another four-year term on the board, adding to her long tenure as a bo...
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BIG SHOTS FOR THE LITTLE ONES
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BIG SHOTS FOR THE LITTLE ONES
By Liz Teitz 
November 18, 2021
Sam Hersh tapped his toes on the floor, bouncing his leg as he watched paramedic Ariel Cochrane prepare a syringe. He selected a black Band-Aid covered in starry constellations, and told her about hi...
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POLICE LOG
By Ouray Police 
November 18, 2021
The following is an excerpt of cases handled by the Ouray Police Department from Nov. 9-15: NOV. 9 Officer responded to the 400 block of Main Street for a parking problem. Officer responded to the 300...
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Ridgway: River has rights
By Erin McIntyre 
November 18, 2021
Ridgway is the latest town to join the "rights of nature" movement, with the council's adoption of a resolution declaring the Uncompahgre River has its own legal rights. Earth Law Center Director Gran...
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AROUND THE REGION
By News Staff 
November 18, 2021
GUNNISON A Gunnison judge on Tuesday denied a request by three parents and a community member to block the Gunnison Watershed School District’s mask mandate through a temporary restraining order. Judg...
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County nears end of budget talks
By Carolina Brown 
November 18, 2021
Ouray County commissioners will hold a work session the day before Thanksgiving to discuss 2022 goals, scheduled at the end of the commission's second round of discussions over budget talks last week....
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Ridgway girls run down state title
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Young team blows past competition to hoist Class 2A cross country trophy
By By Matt Meyer Special to the Plaindealer 
November 5, 2025
There isn’t a perfect translation for “hill” in Chinese. That's something Natasha Hessler discovered when she arrived at the famous creek crossing during the Colorado State Cross Country Championship ...
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Underwood elected mayor
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Underwood elected mayor
Hart joins council, which needs to fill two spots
By Mike Wiggins mike@ouraynews.com 
November 5, 2025
Ouray City Councilor Michael Underwood won election to the mayor’s seat Tuesday night, succeeding on a campaign that emphasized fiscal conservatism and a vow to fix what he perceives as a disconnect b...
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Property tax hikes pass for cemetery, fire districts
By Lia Salvatierra lia@ouraynews.com 
November 5, 2025
Voters Tuesday night approved tax increases for the Cedar Hill Cemetery District and the Ouray Fire Protection District. A measure to increase the cemetery district’s mill levy from 0.33 mills to 1 mi...
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Voters approve new county lodging tax
By Lia Salvatierra lia@ouraynews.com 
November 5, 2025
Voters in unincorporated Ouray County approved a new 6% lodging tax that is expected to provide more than $182,000 in additional funding during a tight 2026 budget year and into the future. The measur...
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Fagrelius, Meruelo win school board seats
By Erin McIntyre erin@ouraynews.com 
November 5, 2025
Ouray voters have chosen two former educators to join the Ouray School Board, according to unofficial results from Tuesday’s election. Three candidates competed for two open seats on the school board,...
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