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From the Ouray County Herald and Ouray County Plaindealer: 50 Years Ago July 31, 1969 - When we oldtimers mention "baby bathtubs" to the kids here tod...

July 31, 2019

Poetâs Corner: Kate Kellogg

Editor’s note: The Ouray County Plaindealer is supporting Beth Paulson’s goal of making poetry more accessible to all during her tenure as poet laur...

July 31, 2019

Juniper Titmouse isn’t so plain after all

By Sue Hirshman The presence of birds in a Juniper tree is always magical --Anonymous— When I lived in Indiana, one of my favorite birds was the Easte...

July 31, 2019

Letters

County needs to be more transparent

LETTER TO THE EDITOR Dear Editor, As an individual who lives in Ouray County, I rely on law enforcement to ensure a safe community for residents and v...

July 31, 2019

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Ouray Police Blotter July 15-21, 2019

July 25, 2019

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WESTERN SLOPE NEWS BRIEFS

SILVERTON -It's now possible to drive the Alpine Loop from Silverton to Lake City and back, but motorists will have to take the long way, over Hurrica...

July 24, 2019

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VETERANS HONORED IN RIDGWAY

July 24, 2019

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National Forest opens up fuelwood harvest area

WESTERN COLORADO Locals can stock their personal firewood piles for free if they use a permit to harvest downed Ponderosa pine in certain areas of the...

July 24, 2019

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Wildlife commission expands access program

The Colorado Parks and Wildlife Commission voted to expand its Public Access Program by 100,000 acres in time for the fall hunting season, at the co...

July 24, 2019

Artistsâ Alpine Holiday exhibit begins Aug. 1

The Artists’ Alpine Holiday is celebrating its 59th year and art show at the Ouray Community Center and debuts area artists’ watercolors, pastels, o...

July 24, 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