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GUNNISON Ballot measure 6A, asking for voter approval to expand the allowable uses for lodging tax collected by the Local Marketing District, passed h...

November 17, 2022

OURAY COUNTY LOOKING BACK

50 YEARS AGO November 9, 1972 - It was no surprise that President Nixon will have his “four more years” in the White House. Pollsters predicted a reco...

November 9, 2022

Obituaries

Anthony Dean Vallejos

Dec. 24, 1964-Oct. 26, 2022 Anthony D. Vallejos, age 57, of Ouray, CO, passed away on October 26, 2022 in Phoenix, AZ, where he was residing for the p...

November 9, 2022

Obituaries

Jerry Donald Overton

June 21, 1943-Nov. 1, 2022 Jerry Donald Overton, 79, passed on 1 November, 2022, in Montrose, Colorado. Jerry was born on 21 June 1943 to George L. an...

November 9, 2022

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POLICE LOG

RIDGWAY MARSHAL The following is a summary of cases the Ridgway Marshal's Office handled from Oct. 17-Nov. 6. If you have information on any of the be...

November 9, 2022

Dusty road deja vu

Dear Editor: I recently attended a commission workshop about dirt roads. A handful of 24 residents attended. It was a calming conversation about explo...

November 2, 2022

A BOOTIFUL OURAY AFTERNOON

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November 2, 2022

TRICKS AND TREATS

November 2, 2022

OURAY COUNTY LOOKING BACK

50 YEARS AGO November 2, 1972 - EDITORIAL: It is happening in New Mexico, and don’t think it can’t happen here — it can and is likely to happen unless...

November 2, 2022

Fire district tax increase essential to community welfare

Dear Editor: I commend the Plaindealer and reporter Kylea Henseler with the excellent article on the needs of the three fire departments in Ouray Coun...

November 2, 2022

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Ouray administrator finalists make pitch to public, interview panels

By Mike Wiggins

November 15, 2024

The three candidates for the Ouray city administrator job made their pitches Thursday and today for why they should be hired to fill the city’s top job. Daric Harvey, Michelle Metteer and Michael Rees...

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Two needs, one project

Ouray County is wrangling with dual affordable housing and child care crises. Waterview aims to make a dent in both

By Lia Salvatierra lia@ouraynews.com

November 14, 2024

In a first for Ouray County — and maybe the country — the Waterview affordable housing development will attempt to solve two problems under one roof. The first of those problems is providing an afford...

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Finalists offer varied experience

Public can meet trio vying for top Ouray job tonight

By Mike Wiggins mike@ouraynews.com

November 13, 2024

The three finalists for Ouray city administrator run the gamut in terms of their work experience. One is a career law enforcement officer. Another is a current administrator in a Colorado mountain tow...

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For reimagined pool bathhouse, all possibilities are on the table

Architect, residents begin thinking about design of new hot springs building

By Mike Wiggins mike@ouraynews.com

November 13, 2024

A larger, brighter entryway. An overhauled locker room that doesn’t place the showers next to the toilets. More gym space. Those were just a few of the opinions Ouray County residents offered Monday w...

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Now in 10th year, Ridgway film fest finds ‘growth spurt’

Running through Sunday, annual event screens 76 films, offers block party, workshops, panel discussions

By Mike Wiggins mike@ouraynews.com

November 13, 2024

Arielle Bielak thinks of the Ridgway Independent Film Festival as a child. In its infancy, it was a novel, inward-facing event, screening a handful of films for a small audience for a night or two. Th...

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Remote-triggered avalanche in San Juan Mountains

First responders receive first COVID-19 vaccines