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A new script for an old Western – gallery
The Historic Western Hotel in Ouray sold recently for s2.35 million to Denver-area developer Kyle Zeppelin, who plans on renovating the hotel and having it available to guests in July. Previous owners Gregg and Rosemarie Pieper will continue to operate San Juan Scenic Jeep Tours and are staying in the area. Mike Wiggins — Ouray County Plaindealer
By Erin McIntyre on February 24, 2021
A new script for an old Western – gallery
Padgett: County should pay legal bill
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Padgett: County should pay legal bill
Commissioner seeks reimbursement of $11,000; board to discuss request in April
By Lia Salvatierra lia@ouraynews.com 
March 26, 2025
Ouray County Commissioner Lynn Padgett is asking the county to pay nearly $11,000 for the attorney she hired after the county road and bridge superintendent filed a harassment complaint against her la...
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Conduct policy talks marked by conflict
Commissioners approve guidelines after hours of tension-filled debate
By Lia Salvatierra lia@ouraynews.com 
March 26, 2025
Ouray County commissioners spent six hours debating two new policies – specifying how they should treat each other and the public – in meetings last week and this week that devolved into the type of c...
Library seeks support for expansion
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Library seeks support for expansion
New foundation forms to raise money for $1.6M Ouray project
By Mike Wiggins mike@ouraynews.com 
March 26, 2025
When Jerry Hellman wants to read a book, he buys one — he’d rather read it on his own time than have to rush to return it to the Ouray Public Library. His wife, Bonnie, though, is a loyal library patr...
County: Forest Service violated federal law
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County: Forest Service violated federal law
Letter alleges agency failed to follow proper procedures before Crystal Reservoir drawdown
By Lia Salvatierra lia@ouraynews.com 
March 26, 2025
Ouray County leaders sent a letter to the U.S. Forest Service arguing the agency violated the National Environmental Policy Act when it partially drained Crystal Reservoir and proposed permanently rem...
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County rejects tax refund request
Owner of building without water, electricity irate after assessor classifies land as commercial
By Lia Salvatierra lia@ouraynews.com 
March 26, 2025
Ouray County commissioners refused a Ridgway property owner's request for a tax refund and asked him to leave the room for disorderly conduct during a meeting Tuesday. Brent Kimball lives in the 127-y...
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Safety solutions sought for backcountry road
County leaders to invest in more avalanche risk signs, revisit possibility of creating new parking area
By Lia Salvatierra lia@ouraynews.com 
March 26, 2025
Ouray County leaders agreed to invest in better signs and revisit talks about a new parking area to make County Road 361 safer for users including recreationists, mine operators and county road and br...
A THRIFT SHOP WALKS INTO A BAR
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A THRIFT SHOP WALKS INTO A BAR
At homey Cahoots, shop for a vintage item, sip a unique cocktail and settle into a board game
By Lia Salvatierra lia@ouraynews.com 
March 26, 2025
When people walk inside Cahoots Tavern they sometimes double check with owner Crystal Tadlock to make sure they haven’t accidentally broken into someone’s home. There’s generations of art and tchotchk...
THE REBIRTH OF CHIPETA LODGE
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THE REBIRTH OF CHIPETA LODGE
Ridgway resort celebrates completing years of renovations, spa grand opening
By Erin McIntyre erin@ouraynews.com 
March 26, 2025
In Native American culture, seeing a white buffalo is a good omen – a sign of hope, renewal and good things to come. The sacred symbol is one that resonated with the owners of the Chipeta Lodge Resort...
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