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Fourth of July in Ouray exemplifies unity
Dear Editor, Another July 4, Ouray quintessential Old Time Independence Day celebration has come and gone. The town of 700 grows to thousands who enjo...
July 7, 2021
Letters
Where were the horses?
Dear Editor: Does anyone know where the horses and riders were in this year’s Ouray’s 4th of July Parade? The July 1-7, 2021, Plaindealer shows a pict...
July 7, 2021
News
Marshal continues search for missing man
UPDATE at 2:35 p.m. Wednesday: The search for Paul McElrea has been called off. According to county emergency responders, his body was found in the ar...
July 7, 2021
Richard B. Zortman
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Richard B. Zortman
Richard was born to Horace E. and Gretta (Bethel) Zortman in Fowler, Kansas on July 26, 1938. He died suddenly and unexpectedly in Denver, Colorado on...
July 1, 2021
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AROUND THE REGION
GUNNISON A falling rock killed a construction worker in the Little Blue Creek Canyon area of U.S. Highway 50 on Tuesday, prompting an emergency closur...
July 1, 2021
A SACRED JOURNEY
A SACRED JOURNEY
Ridgway Mayor John Clark and Melanie Schambach look on as Diron Montgomery hugs Robyn Cascade of the Great Old Broads for Wilderness and gives her a b...
July 1, 2021
LOOKING BACK
50 YEARS AGO July 1, 1971 - Editorial: Everyone is prepared for crowds in town to help celebrate Independence Day in the American tradition. In Ouray,...
July 1, 2021
Thankful for revival of grand old dame
Dear Editor, My name is David Thorpe Wright. Two of my great great uncles, George and Ed, were responsible for the Wright Building and Wright's Hall (...
July 1, 2021
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Two needs, one project
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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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