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Police sergeant sues Ouray
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Police sergeant sues Ouray
The Ouray Police Department’s sole sworn officer has filed a lawsuit against the city, accusing city officials of broken promises, unprofessional beha...
June 10, 2026
Prison ordered in sex assault case
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Prison ordered in sex assault case
A Ridgway man convicted of sexual assault by a Ouray County jury will spend at least four years in prison.Jeffrey Michael Inmon, 48, was convicted in ...
June 10, 2026
Concert pairs famed pianist, milestone anniversary
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Concert pairs famed pianist, milestone anniversary
Kara Huber's suitcase looks a little different than it usually does when she's traveling for concerts. The Grammy-nominated concert pianist found room...
June 10, 2026
Mine owner proposes water treatment
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Mine owner proposes water treatment
The company that owns the Idarado Mine is exploring the idea of building a treatment plant on Red Mountain Pass to remove heavy metals from water flow...
April 29, 2026
Man convicted of sex assault, other charges
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Man convicted of sex assault, other charges
Editor’s note: This article includes details about a sexual assault case and also mentions suicidal ideation. If you or anyone else needs help, please...
April 8, 2026
Race pits experience against new perspective
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Race pits experience against new perspective
Even after 14 years serving as Ridgway's mayor, John Clark still thinks there's work to be done. He's served seven terms. Every two years, when his se...
March 18, 2026
Ribbing focuses bid on sustainability
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Ribbing focuses bid on sustainability
If you ask Sheridan Ribbing why she's running for town council, the answer is pretty simple.It's because Councilor Terry Schuyler decided not to run, ...
March 18, 2026
Meyer: ‘Ombudsman for the people’
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Meyer: ‘Ombudsman for the people’
Russ Meyer was so determined to run for Ridgway Town Council, he finished his candidate paperwork from a hospital bed in Grand Junction and paid a not...
March 18, 2026
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Rural teens, caregivers sought to participate in suicide risk study
Editor's note: This story talks about topics related to suicide. If you or anyone else needs resources, please call or text 988 or visit 988colorado.c...
March 4, 2026
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Town prepares for legal battle
Editor's note: This article has been corrected to reflect that Ridgway Lodge LLC is the owner of MTN Lodge. Ridgway retains attorney after MTN Lodge o...
January 28, 2026
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Ridgway council votes to explore all-electric rules with grant money
By LIA SALVATIERRA 
June 12, 2026
The Ridgway Town Council has decided it’s willing to take a chance on a grant-funded public process in pursuit of an all-electric building code for new construction. Councilors unanimously voted on We...
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County hires finance director
By Plaindealer Staff 
June 10, 2026
An economist and finance strategist has been hired as Ouray County's chief financial officer. Ouray County announced this week it has hired Jason Schrock for the position and he will start in July. Ou...
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County to provide free reproductive health services
By LIA SALVATIERRA 
June 10, 2026
Ouray County Public Health will now provide free reproductive health services for patients under 25 years old, under new agreements approved by county commissioners Tuesday. The yearlong program calle...
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Primary ballots mailed to voters
By Plaindealer Staff 
June 10, 2026
Ouray County voters should begin receiving ballots in the mail this week in advance of the June 30 primary election. Most of the competition for the primary election is at the state and federal level....
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A well-deserved honor
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A well-deserved honor
June 10, 2026
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