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By Mike Wiggins mike@ouraynews.com on April 23, 2025
Ouray police exodus continues
Sergeant's retirement, sergeant's medical leave temporarily makes chief lone full-timer

The city of Ouray hired Daric Harvey to stabilize and reform the Ouray Police Department. Soon, though, the interim police chief will be the last man standing, at least temporarily.

Signed, sealed, retired
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Signed, sealed, retired
After serving Ridgway postal customers for 22 years, Laura Hagert puts a stamp on her career
By Mike Wiggins mike@ouraynews.com 
April 30, 2025
On any other day — except Sunday, of course — they would flood her counter, a constant stream of people entrusting her with greeting cards for loved ones, seeking her help finding missing packages, st...
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Schools brace for funding changes
Proposed formula may hit harder in Ridgway, which is losing students
By Lia Salvatierra lia@ouraynews.com 
April 30, 2025
A series of proposed changes in how the state of Colorado funds K-12 education is expected to hit the Ridgway School District harder than the Ouray School District over the next few years due to formu...
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Hurd focuses on public lands during visit
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Hurd focuses on public lands during visit
Commissioner grills freshman congressman on immigration enforcement
By Lia Salvatierra lia@ouraynews.com 
April 30, 2025
Republican Congressman Jeff Hurd listened to concerns about public lands and other topics during a work session with Ouray County commissioners on April 23. The conversation ended with the legislator ...
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City, library expansion plans could conflict
Library eyes rooftop deck for patrons at community center, while city may want space for future growth
By Mike Wiggins mike@ouraynews.com 
April 30, 2025
The Ouray Library District’s plans to build a rooftop deck as part of a broader facility expansion could conflict with the city of Ouray’s own facility needs. Architectural drawings the library has un...
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Soccer finishing season with strong kick
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PREP ROUNDUP
Soccer finishing season with strong kick
By By Matt Meyer Special to the Plaindealer 
April 30, 2025
After a 4-0 victory over Bayfield on Monday, the Ridgway High School girls' soccer team clinched a record of .500 or better for the eighth time in the past decade. Throw out a season lost to the COVID...
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News
Surplus road funds to stay with Log Hill
Superintendent sought to spend leftover dollars elsewhere this year, then earmark funding in 2026
By Lia Salvatierra lia@ouraynews.com 
April 30, 2025
A chunk of money left over from a resident-led effort to pave roads on Log Hill Mesa will remain dedicated to road improvements in the area. Ouray County commissioners discussed what to do with a roug...
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STAYING A STEP AHEAD
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STAYING A STEP AHEAD
April 30, 2025
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Letters, Opinion...
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Hurd’s defense of Medicaid welcome
April 30, 2025
Dear Editor: I was pleased to read the online article (posted April 25) regarding Representative Hurd’s appearance at the recent county commissioners’ meeting. It is but the most recent example of you...
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Are we ready for the next round of growth?
April 30, 2025
Dear Editor: Neighbors, the biggest problem with growth occurs when it is not anticipated and not managed. Look at Ridgway’s current growth. No one can say, “I didn’t see that coming.” Are we planning...
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Looking Back
OURAY COUNTY
LOOKING BACK
40 YEARS AGO
April 30, 2025
May 1, 1975 – The statement from Congressman Frank Evans in Washington, as reported in the Plaindealer last week, has been confirmed this week, at the local level, concerning a possible offer to buy s...
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Burton Stern
Obituaries
Burton Stern
April 30, 2025
March 27, 1933-October 15, 2024 Burt was the oldest of three boys born to Bernard (Ben) Stern, who immigrated to the U.S. from Poland through Ellis Island at the age of 18, and Rose Turner Stern, who ...
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