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Heroes, villains take stage for Ouray melodrama this weekend

A black-hearted villain (boo!) a heroine (yay!) and a rotten scoundrel (hiss!) will take to the stage this weekend in Ouray's traditional, old-fashion...

July 17, 2024

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Delta woman suspected of trespassing, incident leading to Ridgway dog’s death

An arrest warrant has been issued for a Delta woman who is suspected of breaking into a Ridgway family's backyard when they were not home, using their...

July 10, 2024

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Deputy told to stop emissions violations

A Ouray County sheriff's deputy has been told to stop violating emissions laws with his personal vehicle, and to stop assisting others with tampering ...

July 3, 2024

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Oil, rags suspected in Log Hill home fire

Quick response from the Log Hill Volunteer Fire Department is being credited for saving most of a home that caught fire Monday morning. The Myer famil...

July 3, 2024

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Drugs, alcohol factored into fatal river crash

Drugs and alcohol played a factor in the fatal accident involving a partially submerged vehicle in the Uncompahgre River near Whispering Pines north o...

July 3, 2024

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Ex-contractor’s claims played key role in dismissal

A complaint from the Ouray Police Department's former evidence technician played a key role in the termination of the agency's chief of police this we...

June 26, 2024

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GOING OUT ON A LO-NOTE

Derek Jones has always worked hard and been a self-starter. Back when he was a high schooler in Hawaii, he worked overnight, driving a forklift in a l...

June 26, 2024

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Ridgway development receives eighth extension

The Ridgway Town Council has granted an eighth extension to developers of the River Park Ridgway Business Park Planned Unit Development.The 141-acre p...

June 19, 2024

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Cops cleared in use-of-force investigation

Details of complaint and report remain secret The Ouray Police Department has been cleared in a complaint alleging some of its officers used excessive...

June 5, 2024

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AN ENCORE PERFORMANCE

Pianist returns to Wright Opera House, adds benefit concert in Ridgway Since Kara Huber last performed in Ouray, she's finished her doctorate degree a...

June 5, 2024

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May 28, 2025

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Mobile home park deal nearly done

Swiss Village residents secure big state grant, set to close June 12

By Mike Wiggins mike@ouraynews.com

May 28, 2025

For residents of Ouray’s Swiss Village Mobile Home Park, pulling together everything that’s needed to buy the land underneath their homes is like assembling a giant jigsaw puzzle. After spending nearl...

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Renewed water lease especially critical this year

By Lia Salvatierra lia@ouraynews.com

May 28, 2025

A renewed water lease with the Bureau of Reclamation may prove more critical for Ouray County water users this year as drought conditions intensify. The agreement signed on May 13 is the third renewal...

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Local leaders urge retention of tax credits

Ridgway solar energy company owner worried; commissioner criticizes congressman's vote

By Mike Wiggins mike@ouraynews.com

May 28, 2025

Josh Shipley knows his customers — and their motivations. The vast majority of people who enlist the owner of Alternative Power Enterprises to install solar panels say they’re doing so because it’s en...

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Soccer aims to build on successful season

By By Matt Meyer Special to the Plaindealer

May 28, 2025

A longtime goal for the Ridgway High School girls’ soccer program was to make it to the second round of the state playoffs, travel to the Front Range to take on one of the top seeds and put up a compe...

Erin McIntyre erin@ouraynews.com

Remote-triggered avalanche in San Juan Mountains

First responders receive first COVID-19 vaccines