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Missing Ridgway man victim of fatal accident
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By Erin McIntyre, on July 7, 2021
Missing Ridgway man victim of fatal accident

A search for a missing Ridgway man ended tragically on Wednesday morning after his body was found at the scene of a motorcycle accident.

Paul McElrea, 52, had left home before midnight on Monday and didn’t return by Tuesday morning, when his family reported him missing, according to Ridgway Marshal Shane Schmalz.

An official search began Wednesday morning, coordinated with neighboring law enforcement and Ouray Mountain Rescue. McElrea was known to ride his vintage Moto Guzzi motorcycle on Red Mo...

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Erin McIntyre — Ouray County Plaindealer The fall colors are spectacular on Red Mountain south of Ouray and across the San Juans. This photo shows the golden aspen trees on the hillside above some his...
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By Erin McIntyre erin@ouraynews.com 
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The Colorado Supreme Court has overturned a county court judge's decision to punish the district attorney's office for not following evidence rules and prohibit evidence not provided to the defense by...
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Ouray County commissioners unanimously adopted a new short-term rental ordinance Tuesday despite an outpouring of concern from some current permit holders who said the new ordinance is ambiguous. Ten ...
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Criticizing Ouray County government spending as “out of control,” Republican commissioner candidate Michael Perkovich questioned what his opponent has done to help county citizens and said he would pr...
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County considers final courthouse fixes
Contractors, leaders discuss HVAC, electrical systems; taxpayers likely on hook for biggest repair
By Lia Salvatierra lia@ouraynews.com 
October 2, 2024
After more than three years of trying to diagnose and remedy mechanical and electrical problems with $8.8 million worth of renovations to the Ouray County Courthouse, county leaders are negotiating fi...
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