Videos E-edition
Bill drafted to cede reservoir
U.S. Sen. Michael Bennet, center, talks with local stakeholders during a visit to Crystal Reservoir last October. Legislation has been drafted that would convey the reservoir from the U.S. Forest Service to the city of Ouray. Photo by Erin McIntyre | Ouray County Plaindealer
Main, News
By Lia Salvatierra lia@ouraynews.com on July 30, 2025
Bill drafted to cede reservoir

Federal lawmakers are working on legislation to transfer Crystal Reservoir to the city of Ouray.

News briefs
Ouray County included in potential wolf release area, county’s $50,000 Swiss Village contribution pending deed restrictions 
By LIA SALVATIERRA 
July 30, 2025
Ouray County included in potential wolf release area Ouray County could be selected for the state's next site for wolf reintroduction, according to an update from Colorado Parks and Wildlife given to ...
Perfect swarm forms near state park
Main, News...
Perfect swarm forms near state park
Skipped spring mosquito treatment triggers complaints about pests
By Lia Salvatierra lia@ouraynews.com 
July 30, 2025
Complaints about increased mosquito activity near Ridgway State Park have prompted officials to ask what happened with preventative treatments, which usually happen in the spring and curb the populati...
Town wins condemnation case
Main, News...
Town wins condemnation case
Judge: Ridgway proved trail 'serves a legitimate public purpose,' will pay property owner $45,000
By Erin McIntyre erin@ouraynews.com 
July 30, 2025
The town of Ridgway will be allowed to condemn private property to build a trail from the River Park subdivision to Ridgway Secondary School. According to an order from Seventh Judicial Chief District...
ePaper
coogle_play
app_store
Editor Picks
A disappointingly dry start to monsoon season
Columns, Opinion...
A disappointingly dry start to monsoon season
By Karen Risch 
July 30, 2025
Ouray gardeners, like their counterparts across the Four Corners states, count on the Southwest Monsoon from July to September. In the city of Ouray it brings over 30% (7.31 inches) of our average ann...
Letters, Opinion...
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Hurd not looking out for average citizen
July 30, 2025
Dear Editor: Our congressman, Jeff Hurd, is not looking out for the average citizen in his district. He pretended to be concerned about the huge cuts to Medicaid but it did not stop him from voting in...
Tacos & Beer spices up Ridgway
Feature
Tacos & Beer spices up Ridgway
It's the third location for the family-owned eatery with the simple name and loyal following
By Lia Salvatierra lia@ouraynews.com 
July 30, 2025
Pati Marquez and Martin Jimenez opened the first Tacos & Beer in Montrose mid-pandemic without advertising anywhere, aside from telling a few customers from their former restaurant. “Nobody knew, exce...
A new chapter for historic St. Elmo
Feature
A new chapter for historic St. Elmo
New owners purchase boutique Ouray hotel, rebrand Bon Ton restaurant
By Mike Wiggins mike@ouraynews.com 
July 30, 2025
It was a cold call that led Clay Bales to warm up to the San Juans. Five years ago, he picked up the phone and dialed the number for Jason Raible, the listing agent for a Ouray bed and breakfast that ...
Facebook

Remote-triggered avalanche in San Juan Mountains

First responders receive first COVID-19 vaccines

Ouray County Plaindealer
Office address:

195 S Lena St. Unit D
Ridgway, Colorado 81432
970-325-4412

Mailing address:
PO Box 529
Ridgway CO 81432

This site complies with ADA requirements

© 2023 Ouray County Plaindealer