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THE FACTS ON LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENTS
The Ouray Volunteer Fire Department serviced the U.S. flag flying on top of the Walsh Library building, housing City Hall, on Oct. 14. Ouray resident Rik Lane captured this scene of the firefighter silhouetted against the sky. Photo courtesy Rik Lane — Special to the Plaindealer
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By Kylea Henseler, on October 20, 2022
THE FACTS ON LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENTS

  • The Ouray Volunteer Fire Department serviced the U.S. flag flying on top of the Walsh Library building, housing City Hall, on Oct. 14. Ouray resident Rik Lane captured this scene of the firefighter silhouetted against the sky. Photo courtesy Rik Lane — Special to the Plaindealer

The Ridgway Fire Protection District, which is seeking a tax increase to fund paid staff, covers the largest geographic area of any department in the county and has the highest call volume. The protection district i...

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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
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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...
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November 20, 2024
OURAY POLICE The following is an excerpt of cases handled by the Ouray Police Department from Nov. 12-18: Nov. 13 Officer returned a phone call in regards to a certified VIN inspection. Officer return...
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CITY OF OURAY BRIEFS
Police chief candidates narrowed
November 20, 2024
Police chief candidate field narrowed The number of candidates for the Ouray police chief job has been narrowed to six. Interim City Administrator Joe Coleman told city councilors Monday city staff an...
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OURAY COUNTY BRIEFS
County to address addressing problems
November 20, 2024
County to address addressing Ouray County leaders want to tackle the issue of confusing, duplicative or poorly posted property addresses that cause problems, including access for emergency services. D...
LOOKING BACK
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40 YEARS AGO
November 20, 2024
Nov. 22, 1974 Of 25 Ridgway students entering the 30-hour Starvathon at the school Nov. 16-17, 13 were dropouts. The Starvathon began at 4 p.m. Nov. 15, and ended the next night at 10 p.m. Mr. and Mrs...
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