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Red Mountain Pass reopens after fatal accident

One person died in an accident on Red Mountain Pass south of Ouray on Monday. Ouray County Undersheriff Tammy Stroup said the accident was reported a...

October 24, 2022

CROSS COUNTRY SEASON NEARS FINISH LINE

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October 20, 2022

HITTING THE STAGE

[tecnavia_gallery slug='hitting-the-stage-gallery' view='carousel']Theater lovers can enjoy a pair of productions in Ouray County this weekend and nex...

October 20, 2022

Factors in favor of fire tax hike

Dear Editor: In my opinion, the most relevant information to consider when deciding how to vote on Ballot Issue 6A is the exponential increase in the ...

October 20, 2022

‘Salt of the earth’ Catlin right choice

Dear Editor: After reading last week’s Plaindealer article that covered the recent Democratic candidate for House District 58, I would like to share m...

October 20, 2022

Opinion

LOOKING BACK

October 19, 1972 - The Woman’s Club of Ouray came out in strong opposition to the planned coal plant and mine in this area, at the last meeting a week...

October 20, 2022

Kuns will champion public education, necessary changes

Dear Editor: House District 58 needs a representative who will not just work tirelessly for farming and agriculture, but also fight for more funding t...

October 20, 2022

Volunteer work has prepared Kuns for House District 58

Dear Editor: Kevin Kuns is running for House District 58. Coming from a strong business background, he wasn't involved in politics until recently, res...

October 20, 2022

On the contrary, Boebert has accomplished much

Dear Editor: The Oct. 6-12 issue of the Plaindealer published a letter to the editor that did not accurately represent how many people feel and I felt...

October 20, 2022

Obituaries

Donna Jeanne Wade

Jan. 21, 1949-Oct. 9, 2022 The lord has called our beloved Mother, Sister and Nana to Heaven and she will be greatly missed. We can rest knowing, that...

October 20, 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