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A VISIT WITH SANTA
Ridgway residents Gavin Joseph, center, and Carson Mathis spend some time with Santa Claus in the gazebo at Hartwell Park during Noel Night festivities on Dec. 6. The 6-year-olds were among dozens of kids who lined up to share their Christmas wish lists and take photos. The annual Noel Night also featured a tree lighting in the park, carol singing and a parade. Holiday festivities then shifted to Ouray on Dec. 7 for the city's annual Yule Celebration, which also featured a tree lighting and parade, along with storytime with Mrs. Claus. Erin McIntyre — Ouray County Plaindealer
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December 11, 2024
A VISIT WITH SANTA
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November 11, 2026
DELTA – A Colorado water court judge appears likely to let supporters and opponents of a pipeline diversion from Cow Creek into Ridgway Reservoir duke out their claims at a trial scheduled for next ye...
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Montrose-Ridgway-Ouray bus will stop at end of year due to lack of local funding
By James Hanlon 
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The OurWay commuter shuttle service that runs between Ouray, Ridgway and Montrose will shut down at the end of this year due to lack of funding. After nearly three years, the pilot program’s $531,000 ...
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Agency apologizes for lax weed control on highways, eyes more Billy Creek work in 2028
By James Hanlon 
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The Colorado Department of Transportation has no major construction planned next year in Ouray County, but more projects are in store for the future. CDOT staff presented a roundup of current and futu...
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Crashes down 18 months after underpass built, but CDOT wants more data
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A wildlife underpass completed along U.S. Highway 550 in 2024 has produced a moderate reduction in crashes north of Ridgway, according to the Colorado Department of Transportation. CDOT officials told...
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By James Hanlon 
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Ridgway will likely upgrade its sewer plant at its current location, behind the public works property at 501 Otto St. The council had examined some alternative sites but they presented their own chall...
Ridgway film festival rolls back into town
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Skateboard prodigies who started in Ridgway featured in 'Entrada,' one of 42 films screening during 12th annual event Nov. 13-15
By James Hanlon 
November 11, 2026
A documentary spotlighting local skateboarding prodigies Ollie and Tristan Graves will screen this weekend at the 12th annual Ridgway Independent Film Festival. “Entrada” follows the teenage brothers,...

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