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‘I did it for the animals’
Ridgway resident Dana Ivers feeds her horses treats on Monday at her place on the southwestern edge of the town, looking out on her property. Ivers has preserved 170 acres from future development using a conservation easement, ensuring it will remain open space. Photo by Erin McIntyre | Ouray County Plaindealer
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By Lia Salvatierra lia@ouraynews.com, on November 12, 2025
‘I did it for the animals’
Continuing a tradition she started more than 20 years ago, Ridgway's Dana Ivers partners with land trust to shield 170 acres from development

Dodging prairie dog holes, Dana Ivers walked through her roughly 170-acre property on the southern side of Ridgway, admiring the sound and clear color of snowmelt rushing through ditches and into her irrigation pond.

Ridgway girls run down state title
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Ridgway girls run down state title
Young team blows past competition to hoist Class 2A cross country trophy
By By Matt Meyer Special to the Plaindealer 
November 5, 2025
There isn’t a perfect translation for “hill” in Chinese. That's something Natasha Hessler discovered when she arrived at the famous creek crossing during the Colorado State Cross Country Championship ...
Underwood elected mayor
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ELECTION 2025
Underwood elected mayor
Hart joins council, which needs to fill two spots
By Mike Wiggins mike@ouraynews.com 
November 5, 2025
Ouray City Councilor Michael Underwood won election to the mayor’s seat Tuesday night, succeeding on a campaign that emphasized fiscal conservatism and a vow to fix what he perceives as a disconnect b...
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County makes right call on prairie dogs
November 5, 2025
Dear Editor: I would like to offer a different perspective in support of the decision by the Ouray County Board of County Commissioners to proceed with management of the prairie dog colony at Top of t...
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LETTER TO THE EDITOR
A humble request for less puzzle pain
November 5, 2025
Dear Editor: Is it just me, or is the Plaindealer crossword puzzle often taking pleasure by inflicting pain on others (sadistic)? For example, here are some actual clues (and answers) from the Oct. 9 ...
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Citizens have benefited from Weiser’s record
November 5, 2025
Dear Editor: Attorney General Phil Weiser is running for governor of Colorado. As attorney general he has a proven record that has been advantageous to the citizens of Colorado. Recently President Don...
As daylight dwindles, how can we curb energy use?
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As daylight dwindles, how can we curb energy use?
By Karen Risch 
November 5, 2025
Ouray’s first frost occurred Oct. 17, three weeks after the average frost date, Sept. 26. It was a fitting end to a hot, droughty summer. Occasional downpours helped but were no substitute for a full ...
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Ouray utility bills to rise by 6%
Acting on public input, council ditches plan for new signs at Rotary Park, Hot Springs Pool entrance
By Mike Wiggins mike@ouraynews.com 
November 5, 2025
Ouray residents and business owners will see their utility bills rise by 6% next year, as the city seeks additional revenue to meet the requirements of the loans on its new wastewater and water treatm...
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