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Insurance troubles offer ‘a wakeup call’

By modern real estate standards, Keith and Lyn Meinert’s plan to sell their home at the top of Lee’s Ski Hill and move to Montrose last year should ha...

February 7, 2024

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Spotlight on the Arts: Ann Fellin

When Seattle native Ann Fellin moved to Ouray a little more than a year ago, she had a vision for her life: A peaceful few years of teaching yoga, the...

November 29, 2023

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Comedy probes death as utmost human experience

'Everybody' shows this weekend at the Wright We’re all going to die, and ultimately, we’re going to do it alone. Hilarious, right? That’s what John an...

November 8, 2023

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Buyer: ‘Exciting synergy’ in mines

New Revenue-Virginius owner seeks to reopen it along with Camp Bird, though timeline unknown The sprawling warehouse at 1900 Main St. in Ouray is stre...

October 25, 2023

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Radio show brings suspense, style — and a ‘thunder tube’

'Vintage Hitchcock' hits the stage in Ouray Friday and Saturday A play coming this weekend to the Wright Opera House might be just as good if you keep...

October 18, 2023

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Writer still has ‘deep wells of curiosity’

Journalist, poet Jonah Raskin to speak at Sherbino next week The first time Jonah Raskin took a whack at writing his autobiography, it was a half-cent...

October 4, 2023

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Sale leaves creditors out millions

Former Revenue-Virginius owners owed more than $60M, but mine sold for only $1.8M The recent $1.8 million sale of a historic silver mine above Ouray w...

September 27, 2023

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Spotlight on the Arts: Thomas Livingstone

Thomas Livingstone’s collection of images of abandoned Colorado mining buildings showcase serenity — the beauty of aging structures, the pastoral land...

September 27, 2023

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Probe ongoing into wildfire in popular camping area

An investigation is ongoing into a human-started fire that charred a quarter- acre of federal land last week in an area north of Lake Lenore that’s fr...

September 27, 2023

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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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June 10, 2026

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Police sergeant sues Ouray

Lawsuit accusing city of broken promises, defamation followed internal complaints against staff, councilor

By Erin McIntyre erin@ouraynews.com

June 10, 2026

The Ouray Police Department’s sole sworn officer has filed a lawsuit against the city, accusing city officials of broken promises, unprofessional behavior and defamation. The lawsuit follows a series ...

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Remote-triggered avalanche in San Juan Mountains

First responders receive first COVID-19 vaccines