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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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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