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OURAY COUNTY Over the last 85 years, the Elks National Foundation has awarded thousands of college scholarships worth tens of millions of dollars to h...

October 23, 2019

Amid competing teaching priorities, reading should top the list

I taught public school fifth graders a long time ago, sometimes called "Old School." At least it seems like it these days. However, there's one thing ...

October 23, 2019

LOOKING BACK

From the Ouray County Herald and Ouray County Plaindealer: 50 Years Ago October 23, 1969 - Jack Young, Ouray Police officer was given notice by Chief ...

October 23, 2019

A vote for Referred Measure 1A is a vote for the common good

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Dear Editor, It's time again to decide who and what to vote for. If we listened to all the division that comes from the media co...

October 23, 2019

Time for Rep. Tipton to vote yes on the CORE Act

Dear Editor, I am thrilled that Rep. Tipton has finally decided to support public lands designations in the northern San Juan Mountains. However, I do...

October 23, 2019

Thanks to supporters of Old West Fest

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Dear Editor, On behalf of the Ridgway Old West Fest committee, I'd like to express our appreciation to all the fest sponsors, wh...

October 23, 2019

Donât listen to the global warming alarmism

Dear Editor: "In climate research and modeling, we should recognize that we are dealing with a coupled non-linear chaotic system, and therefore that l...

October 23, 2019

Proposed roads tax is realistic, not greedy

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Dear Editor, While the language of Referendum 1A may not be easily understood by all, the benefits of voting YES for 1A should b...

October 23, 2019

Grateful for dark skies

Dear editor I commend the Plaindealer for the recent excellent article on “Dark Skies.” If you read the article, you know that the Ridgway Town Counci...

October 23, 2019

Twin Peaks expansion only benefits owners, not the public

Dear Editor: Citizens of Ouray should attend the special City Council meeting on October 29 to oppose the final passage of the flawed Twin Peaks plann...

October 23, 2019

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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