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By Matt Meyer Special to the Plaindealer

‘I want to see them get to the most terrifying part of the climb … and see them complete it’
Columns, Feature
‘I want to see them get to the most terrifying part of the climb … and see them complete it’
Ridgway coach Jonny Zaugg dedicated to helping young c limbers of all skill levels When Jonny Zaugg returned to Ridgway several years ago, he saw an o...
December 31, 2025
Young Ridgway squad marked by stifling defense
Columns, Feature
Young Ridgway squad marked by stifling defense
Certain career milestones set apart high school basketball players, the most well-known being 1,000 points. But on the defensive end, there’s an equiv...
December 10, 2025
New era launches for Ouray basketball
Columns, Feature
New era launches for Ouray basketball
Before the Thanksgiving holiday, Ouray High School hosted its “Meet the Trojans” night, akin to a college's Midnight Madness event to celebrate the st...
December 3, 2025
Ridgway girls run down state title
Feature
Ridgway girls run down state title
There isn’t a perfect translation for “hill” in Chinese. That's something Natasha Hessler discovered when she arrived at the famous creek crossing dur...
November 5, 2025
On the course, they’re competitors. On weekends, they’re training partners
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On the course, they’re competitors. On weekends, they’re training partners
Separately, the Ridgway, Ouray and Telluride High School cross country teams are among the smallest in the state. Each is successful in their own righ...
October 29, 2025
As fall championships approach, a look back at memorable moments for Ridgway, Ouray
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As fall championships approach, a look back at memorable moments for Ridgway, Ouray
In my career as a journalist, I’ve covered dozens of state championship games and events. At this point, it might even be in the triple digits — and t...
October 22, 2025
Young Ouray volleyball squad showing progress
Columns, Feature
Young Ouray volleyball squad showing progress
The second win of the season is rarely cause for celebration. But when the Ouray High School volleyball team defeated Pinnacle 25-18, 25-18, 20-25, 26...
October 15, 2025
Run, don’t walk: How a Ridgway athlete is improving dramatically
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Run, don’t walk: How a Ridgway athlete is improving dramatically
Orion Catron first ran because he really, really didn’t want to walk. As a freshman at Ridgway High School, he wasn’t connecting with classmates or pu...
October 8, 2025
New Ouray athletics director seeks to build attendance, program support
Columns, Feature
New Ouray athletics director seeks to build attendance, program support
Like many with remote positions, Leah Klempner and her husband explored the country through their travels. They made their way to Ouray in 2020 and im...
September 24, 2025
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EMS plans to shift staff, save costs
Chief seeks to rely less on higher-paid paramedics
By Lia Salvatierra lia@ouraynews.com 
February 11, 2026
Ouray County Emergency Medical Services wants to implement a new staffing structure this spring to save costs and prepare for a combined fire and emergency services authority. During a Jan. 28 work se...
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Formerly a cash cow, bloom wilts on cannabis
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Formerly a cash cow, bloom wilts on cannabis
Industry slump marked by reduction in wholesale flower prices leaves just one grow facility in county, shaves local government tax revenue
By Lia Salvatierra lia@ouraynews.com 
February 11, 2026
Editor's note: This story has been corrected to reflect that Michael Cox is the former general manager for Dalwhinnie Group, the landlord for Dalwhinnie Farms. The cannabis industry’s downturn has rea...
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County navigating federal assistance program changes
Human Services seeks to avoid burdening families with creation of regional hubs
By Deb Hurley Brobst Special to the Plaindealer 
February 11, 2026
Ouray County officials are working to figure out what it will mean for clients needing food and other assistance when the Colorado Department of Human Services consolidates resources by creating multi...
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Crosswalk project bids over budget
City could cut costs or seek more money from state
By Mike Wiggins mike@ouraynews.com 
February 11, 2026
Ouray city officials are weighing next steps after a trio of bids to build a pair of pedestrian crosswalks and other improvements at either end of town exceeded the project budget. Public Works Direct...
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Wine Fest returns to Ouray
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Wine Fest returns to Ouray
By Plaindealer Staff Report Plaindealer@ouraynews.com 
February 11, 2026
The fourth annual Ouray Winter Wine Festival just happens to fall on Valentine's Day this year. And that means not only will there be wine — there will be flowers, chocolate and more goodies to help s...
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