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Meet your neighbor: Norm Fedel
Lifelong Ouray resident Norm Fedel poses for a photo with two of his great-grandchildren, Eliana and Atticus, who also live in Ouray. Photo courtesy Alyssa Fedel
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By By Chloe Kiparsky Plaindealer intern on May 21, 2025
Meet your neighbor: Norm Fedel

Editor's note: During focus group discussions we held earlier this year, to gather feedback for our upcoming redesign of the newspaper, we heard from some Plaindealer readers that they wanted to see more "regular people" in the newspaper. They want to know more about who else lives here in the community. So, in response, we have started an occasional feature called "meet your neighbor." If you would like to be featured or you know a Ouray County resident who would make a good candidate, please email erin@ouraynews. com.

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Freshmen-laden Ridgway relay team captures state title
By By Matt Meyer Special to the Plaindealer 
May 21, 2025
LAKEWOOD — Ariel and Natasha Hessler didn’t have the same level of confidence during the final baton pass for the Ridgway High School’s 4x800-meter relay team last week. Ariel expected to see Heritage...
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Reported bear attack sparks warnings
Wildlife officers, police urge residents, businesses to take precautions in light of early bear activity
By Mike Wiggins mike@ouraynews.com 
May 21, 2025
A Ouray woman’s claim that she was attacked by a bear last weekend is prompting wildlife and law enforcement officers to remind residents and business owners to take steps to prevent future encounters...
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Pool prices expected to climb
Third increase since 2022 intended to help fund capital needs
By Mike Wiggins mike@ouraynews.com 
May 21, 2025
The city of Ouray is prepared to raise rates again at the Ouray Hot Springs Pool and Fitness Center, claiming the additional money is needed to fund capital improvements at the pool. Daily admission, ...
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Commissioners appoint one to planning board, reject another
Three vacancies still to fill after Ridgway resident selected
By Lia Salvatierra lia@ouraynews.com 
May 21, 2025
Ouray County commissioners appointed Ridgway resident Valentine Szwarc to the Planning Commission and rejected another applicant after advertising four board vacancies for nearly three months. During ...
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Federal funding changes could hit Emergency Management budget
May 21, 2025
Ouray County Emergency Management could lose onethird of its budget now that federal money supporting a state grant program may not be renewed. Emergency Manager Glenn Boyd told commissioners Tuesday ...
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County to consultant: Revise facility needs plan
By Lia Salvatierra lia@ouraynews.com 
May 21, 2025
Ouray County commissioners asked a consultant to revise its assessment of the county’s long-term facility needs to include more context and information on how to move forward. The 52-page feasibility ...
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Tariff turmoil may fuel outdoor retail industry’s efforts to elevate used gear
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Tariff turmoil may fuel outdoor retail industry’s efforts to elevate used gear
Will spiking cost of new products make 'circular economy' a financial pillar?
By Jason Blevins The Colorado Sun 
May 21, 2025
As an on-again, off-again trade war threatens rising costs for imported foreign- made outdoor recreation products, there’s a glimmer of a silver lining in the looming storm clouds. For years, outdoor ...
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How you can help prevent bear encounters
May 21, 2025
Much of this information is well-known to residents who live in bear country, but with bears more active than normal this spring in the San Juans, authorities say it’s a good reminder on how to avoid ...
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Young Ridgway team shows strong at state track
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Young Ridgway team shows strong at state track
By By Matt Meyer Special to the Plaindealer 
May 21, 2025
LAKEWOOD — Ridgway High School’s Sophia Forrest went from stressed to sick to one of the fastest Class 2A girls at the three-day Colorado State Track and Field Championships at Jefferson County Stadiu...
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Congratulations, Ridgway Secondary School Class of 2025
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Congratulations, Ridgway Secondary School Class of 2025
May 21, 2025
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Congratulations, Ridgway Secondary School Class of 2025
May 21, 2025
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