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Obituaries

John (Jack) B. Backlund, World War II veteran, died Thursday at 11:3o a.m. March 12, 2020. He was born to parents Arvid and Mary Backlund in Bismarck,...

March 26, 2020

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Commissioners to consider COVID-19 blood testing

Ouray County Commissioners will discuss possible blood testing for COVID-19 antibodies at a special meeting scheduled for 8:30 a.m. Thursday. "We want...

March 25, 2020

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BREAKING: County issues orders closing down lodging to visitors, closing non-essential services and limiting gatherings

Short-term lodging in Ouray County is closed to everyone except those who are working within Ouray County or for an employer based here and primary re...

March 20, 2020

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NEWS BRIEFS

Marshal warns mountain lions The Ridgway Marshal’s Office is issuing a warning about two recent mountain lion sightings in town, including one spotted...

March 19, 2020

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CORONAVIRUS ANNOUNCEMENTS AND CANCELLATIONS

Editor’s note: This is the most accurate list of postponements, cancellations and notices we were able to assemble as of deadline this week. If you ha...

March 19, 2020

LOOKING BACK

50 YEARS AGO March 19, 1970 - The annual Jeep give-away has been launched with a bang. Joint efforts of both the Chamber of Commerce, who sponsor the ...

March 19, 2020

Opinion

Board taking time, on schedule

Dear Editor: We would like to respond to two pieces in the most recent edition of the Plaindealer. First, the feelings expressed by Mr. Hellman in his...

March 19, 2020

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Ouray County declares state of emergency due to COVID-19

Ouray County commissioners unanimously declared a state of emergency due to the threat of COVID-19 coronavirus in an emergency meeting Monday. During ...

March 17, 2020

Columns

A message from the publishers regarding COVID-19

Dear Readers, We understand you are concerned about the COVID-19 novel coronavirus. It’s not here yet officially, but we all want to know how to be be...

March 12, 2020

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Meet the Ridgway council, mayor candidates

[tecnavia_gallery slug='meet-the-ridgway-council-mayor-candidates-gallery' view='carousel']Editor’s note: We invited the official candidates for mayor...

March 11, 2020

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A TRIBUTE TO ROSIE

November 20, 2024

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It’s official: Electricity rates to rise next year

By Erin McIntyre erin@ouraynews.com

November 20, 2024

San Miguel Power Association customers will pay more for power used during peak-demand hours starting in May, and more for access to services starting in January. The association's board of directors ...

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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...

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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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County attorney retains high performance scores

By Lia Salvatierra lia@ouraynews.com

November 20, 2024

Ouray County Attorney Leo Caselli received a near-perfect annual performance review score from county commissioners for the third year in a row, scoring 98 out of 100 points across 10 characteristics....

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Remote-triggered avalanche in San Juan Mountains

First responders receive first COVID-19 vaccines