Videos E-edition

Lia Salvatierra lia@ouraynews.com

News
County proposes $3.15M hike in 2025 budget
A first look at Ouray County’s preliminary 2025 budget shows a projected $3.15 million spending increase from the 2024 approved budget, nearly double ...
October 2, 2024
News
Divide Ranch developer granted extension
The developer of the Divide Ranch & Club on Log Hill Mesa will have another five years to build out a maximum of 150 homes planned for the subdivi...
September 25, 2024
News
State commits $4.9M to local flood repairs
Gov. Jared Polis has committed $4.9 million in state funding to help pay for repairs to public infrastructure in Ouray County that was damaged by mons...
September 25, 2024
Main, News
Gravel crushing proposed near homes
Ouray County commissioners are considering a proposal from the road and bridge superintendent for a gravel crushing operation across from the Whisperi...
September 18, 2024
News
County, mine reach road plowing pact
Ouray County will extend a three-year agreement for the new owners of the Camp Bird and Revenue-Virginius silver mines to plow Camp Bird Road to acces...
September 18, 2024
News
Fire District mulls consolidation approach
The Ridgway Fire Protection District is debating how to involve stakeholders in a potential county-wide fire and emergency services consolidation effo...
September 18, 2024
BLM may peddle fees onto bike trails
News
BLM may peddle fees onto bike trails
New fees proposed by the Bureau of Land Management’s Uncompahgre Field Office mean visitors may have to pay to camp and recreate at select campgrounds...
September 11, 2024
News
Revised vacation rental ordinance advances
Ouray County’s proposed short-term rental ordinance will remain unchanged as it moves toward a final vote on Oct. 1.During the ordinance’s first readi...
September 11, 2024
ePaper
coogle_play
app_store
Editor Picks
Mobile home park sale talks stall
Main, News...
Mobile home park sale talks stall
Unable to agree on purchase price, Swiss Village residents seek help from city
By Mike Wiggins mike@ouraynews.com 
November 20, 2024
The residents of Swiss Village Mobile Home Park in Ouray have reached a stalemate in their effort to buy the land underneath their homes, potentially casting doubt on the future of the park. Swiss Vil...
Finalists make pitch for top job
News
Finalists make pitch for top job
Ouray council could offer administrator post to one of three candidates on Nov. 27
By Mike Wiggins mike@ouraynews.com 
November 20, 2024
The elevator pitches are done. The jam-covered brie, crackers, fruit and brownies left over from the community reception were eaten up. The 8 a.m. interviews are finished. All that’s left is a decisio...
Facebook

Remote-triggered avalanche in San Juan Mountains

First responders receive first COVID-19 vaccines

Ouray County Plaindealer
Office address:

195 S Lena St. Unit D
Ridgway, Colorado 81432
970-325-4412

Mailing address:
PO Box 529
Ridgway CO 81432

This site complies with ADA requirements

© 2023 Ouray County Plaindealer