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June 25, 2025
Ouray also aims to update tech policy for kids, staff Hallways and classrooms at Ridgway Secondary School will more closely resemble decades past this fall — without a cellphone in sight. During a Jun...
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As supplies dry up, Ridgway stops watering parks, urges residents to conserve
June 25, 2025
Ridgway town leaders are cracking down on water use, fearing limited supplies won't last the summer if they don't convince residents to curb their watering habits now. The town announced Wednesday mor...
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June 25, 2025
The Ouray County Sheriff’s Office reported a 25% boost in most calls for service and shorter response times in 2024 compared to 2023. During an annual report to county commissioners Tuesday, the depar...
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June 25, 2025
A wildfire that burned five acres on Red Mountain Pass and closed U.S. Highway 550 for nearly 24 hours earlier this week is suspected to be human-caused. The fire burning above the highway near the av...
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June 25, 2025
Callers to U.S. Rep. Jeff Hurd's telephone town hall on Tuesday night encountered a message that they couldn't access the virtual meeting, due to "overwhelming demand." The Plaindealer and others atte...
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June 25, 2025
Ouray County commissioners signed an agreement with the Colorado Department of Transportation and the Federal Highway Administration Tuesday to assess parking improvements near recreation areas along ...
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June 25, 2025
The town of Ridgway’s attempt to condemn part of a vacant lot to create a public walking trail will continue into July, after a district judge approved extending the hearing. Property owner David Snee...
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Some forced to increase prices, while others monitor costs
June 25, 2025
Some local businesses are feeling the effects of tariffs imposed by the Trump administration, while others are anticipating they will be hit eventually with the costs of importing goods. President Don...
Letters, Opinion...
LETTER TO THE EDITOR
June 25, 2025
Dear Editor: I was disappointed to see a large inflammatory headline relating to my very carefully and thoughtfully designed home in your editorial opinions section. In response to the comments of Mr....
Letters, Opinion...
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
June 25, 2025
Dear Editor: The city of Ouray should cancel the planned July 4 fireworks display. I believe it is time for the city of Ouray to put its money where its mouth is. The city espouses programs like “Leav...
Letters, Opinion...
June 25, 2025
Dear Editor: We own a home in unincorporated Ouray County on County Road 17. I understand that this road is an alternate escape route for the city of Ouray. I recently addressed my concerns in an emai...
