After a year hiatus, the Central City Opera company returns to the Wright Opera House on Friday with a small cabaret show that blends classical and modern music pieces. "So This is Love," a story of r...

HS Girls Varsity 5K (105 runners): Kaitlyn Winkelmann … 23:41.00 … 32nd (PR…old PR = 24:24.10, Warrior Invitational, 2019) Raja Braford-Lefebvre … 24:48.00 … 44th Katie Woodman … 25:23.00 … 48th Anna...

An "exploded romantic comedy" with an interesting title will be the grand finale of UpstART's 2019 theater season this weekend, with the performance of "Stupid F--king Bird" at the Sherbino Theater. T...

The Ouray Public Library is celebrating a Community Facilities grant of $1,800 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The check was presented on Sept. 10 and the money will be used for new furniture...

From the Ouray County Herald and Ouray County Plaindealer: 50 Years Ago September 11, 1969 - September 18, 1969 - Editorial: We're once again hearing howls of anguish over Ouray's restaurant situation...

We joined the world of Jeep owners last month when we found a 2010 Jeep Wrangler in Denver with low miles and high potential for fun. Jeeps are supposed to be the main ingredient for adventure in thes...

Dear Editor, In the debate about the funding of maintenance for county roads, I think that it is imperative that non-resident users be charged a fee. I live off Camp Bird Road, one of the roads most u...

LETTER TO THE EDITOR Dear Editor, I must take this opportunity to express to the Ouray Mountain Rescue team, each and every one, our gratefulness for rescuing our dear friends on Saturday, August 17th...

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Dear Editor, The town of Ouray has a wonderful park in Box Canon. The staff are caring and engaged and the falls are impressive. The town of Ouray also has a responsibility to pr...

  Singer-songwriter Hiroya Tsukamoto has been described as eclectic, immersive and mesmerizing. On Saturday, Ouray audiences will have a chance to listen to him at the Wright Opera House and describe ...

TOWN OF RIDGWAY There’s a spectacular view of Mt. Abram in Ridgway now. You were expecting the Cimarrons or Mt. Sneffels, perhaps. But, no. Barthold and Cat Lichtenbelt decided to move mountains and c...

  This month I am pleased to share a poem written by local writer Greg Hunter who lives in Ridgway and has been jeeping in the San Juan Mountains since 1979. Greg enjoys writing poetry about his many ...

“Smoke gets in your eyes”—famous words from a show tune in a 1933 musical. The song was destined to become one of America’s favorite love songs whose lyrics generations of lovers young and old — espec...

From the Ouray County Herald and Ouray County Plaindealer: 50 Years Ago September 11, 1969 - Sixty experts in public health from throughout the nation are conducting one of the most comprehensive moni...

LETTER TO THE EDITOR Dear Editor, Recent Plaindealer reports suggest that many Ridgway business owners think Ridgway “owes” them a water rate break because business does “so much” for the Town. Busine...

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Dear Editor, I want to sincerely thank the 40 voters who recently signed my candidacy petition for Ridgway School District Board of Education - your encouragement and enthusiasm ...

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 5 TEEN ACTIVITY - Teen Cafe at Ridgway Public Library, 300 Charles St., Ages 12+. 4-5 p.m.   FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 6 BUSINESS EVENT - Ridgway First Friday. Participating businesses pro...

2019 FAIR RESULTS *This is a summary of results from the livestock show and does not include all categories or awards for participants at the fair this year. Market steer Grand Champion - Cade Norwood...

  Cade Norwood blow-dried and brushed, groomed and primped, ignoring the sounds of a turkey gobbling behind him and a rooster crowing. Bud the Limosin Angus cross stood quietly, not minding his last s...

  The third annual OuRock! Festival on Saturday will bring world-class climbers together with anyone who wants to give climbing a try at Ouray Rotary Park. The goal of the event is to recruit new memb...