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Hurd focuses on public lands during visit
U.S. Rep. Jeff Hurd, R-Grand Junction, listens and takes notes during a meeting with Ouray County commissioners at the Ouray County Courthouse on April 23. The freshman representative for the 3rd Congressional District, which includes Ouray County, addressed commissioners and a small public audience for about 45 minutes. Lia Salvatierra — Ouray County Plaindealer
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By Lia Salvatierra lia@ouraynews.com on April 30, 2025
Hurd focuses on public lands during visit
Commissioner grills freshman congressman on immigration enforcement

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 in the hot seat, pressed for answers about recent immigration enforcement action and due process rights.

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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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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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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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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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OURAY COUNTY
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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
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 ...
Julia Mae Johnson
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Julia Mae Johnson
April 30, 2025
May 4, 1928-April 5, 2025 Julia was born in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, to Thomas W. Meiklejohn and Ella Mae Markow. Julia was an amazing woman, not because she was my mother, but because of how she lived...
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