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âTis the season for fighting the unwinnable battle

The season of winter is well upon us these days. I do love the snow. It covers up all the stuff you have in your yard that you didn’t have time to put...

December 4, 2019

LOOKING BACK

From the Ouray County Herald and Ouray County Plaindealer: 50 Years Ago December 4, 1969 - A proposed plan for trade of land between the city of Ouray...

December 4, 2019

Generosity makes groomed skiing possible

Dear Editor: The Ouray County Nordic Council would like to thank all the local businesses who made the success of our fundraising dinner possible with...

December 4, 2019

Contractor wants to be paid what sheâs owed

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Dear Editor: I feel the Plaindealer did an accurate accounting of my case as outlined in their “Landscaper sues over unpaid play...

December 4, 2019

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Local forest picked for 2020 Capitol tree

WESTERN COLORADO The tree destined for the U.S. Capitol building next year is growing right now, perhaps within the forests near Ouray. The Grand Mesa...

November 26, 2019

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CITY OF OURAY

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November 26, 2019

Retired parks superintendent shares public lands history

TOWN OF RIDGWAY Ouray County residents love their public lands. But where did all that wilderness and forest land come from? Why do western states hav...

November 26, 2019

Symphony presents Christmas by Candlelight

WESTERN COLORADO The Valley Symphony Association will perform its 11th Christmas by Candlelight concert this weekend at the Montrose Pavilion. The sym...

November 26, 2019

Calendar

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 28 HAPPY THANKSGIVING! FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 29 MOVIE - "A Dog's Journey," presented by Alpine Bank. Sherbino Theater, 604 Clinton St., ...

November 26, 2019

On the Slope

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November 26, 2019

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County declares emergency

Rockfall closes Camp Bird Road

By LIA SALVATIERRA

February 28, 2025

County Road 361, also known as Camp Bird Road, is indefinitely closed to both foot and vehicle traffic after a rockfall event that triggered county officials to issue an emergency disaster order. The ...

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‘There wasn’t even time to have a goodbye party’

The same day she received a plaque designating her a full-time Forest Service alpine ranger, Kricket Olin was swept up in the federal layoffs

By Lia Salvatierra lia@ouraynews.com

February 26, 2025

Kricket Olin didn’t check her email on Valentine’s Day morning because she wanted to go to work. She didn't want to believe it could be her last day. She spent the day riding snowmobiles to make sure ...

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Council pledges to help police

Tense meeting marked by criticism, warning more officers may quit

By Mike Wiggins mike@ouraynews.com

February 26, 2025

Ouray city councilors vowed Tuesday night to pursue measures to boost police officer pay and hire more sworn help as quickly as possible, even while asking for continued patience as the city administr...

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Master plan adoption marked by conflict

By Lia Salvatierra lia@ouraynews.com

February 26, 2025

After a two-year revision process, Ouray County commissioners adopted the county’s updated master plan, but not without a fight. During a hearing to adopt the final version of the plan Tuesday, Commis...

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County renews permits for Red Mountain Lodge

Mixture of support, objections mark hearings to allow business to host weddings, operate bed-and-breakfast

By Lia Salvatierra lia@ouraynews.com

February 26, 2025

Ouray County commissioners renewed Red Mountain Alpine Lodge’s special-use permits to hold weddings and operate a bed-and-breakfast for two years, in another showdown between the businesses' vocal opp...

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Remote-triggered avalanche in San Juan Mountains

First responders receive first COVID-19 vaccines