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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
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Ridgway council candidates discuss issues at forum
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Ridgway council candidates discuss issues at forum
Mihelarakis, Clark focus on sustainability, economy
By Lia Salvatierra lia@ouraynews.com 
March 25, 2026
Seasoned insights squared off with fresh perspective during an election forum last week as both of Ridgway’s mayoral candidates answered questions centered on their approaches to sustainability and fo...
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Sergeant slams city leaders
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Sergeant slams city leaders
Troxell claims council, administrator mishandled police department; sheriff offers to hire, train officers
By Mike Wiggins mike@ouraynews.com 
March 25, 2026
The lone remaining sworn officer in the Ouray Police Department criticized city leaders Tuesday for their management of the latest round of turmoil within the department, claiming City Administrator M...
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Views vary on electric building code, other issues
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Views vary on electric building code, other issues
By Mike Wiggins mike@ouraynews.com 
March 25, 2026
Ridgway Town Council candidates split last week over whether they support the potential adoption of an all-electric building code for new development in town, one of several hot topics at a candidate ...
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City’s cost for police services climbing
County OKs amendment boosting reimbursement rate
By By Lia Salvatierra and Mike Wiggins lia@ouraynews.com mike@ouraynews.com 
March 25, 2026
The city of Ouray's tab for having Ouray County provide law enforcement services is growing. Ouray County commissioners on Tuesday approved an amendment to an intergovernmental agreement that will rai...
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County orders property owners to remove gates
Land Use Department says s tructures north of pass built without permits
By Lia Salvatierra lia@ouraynews.com 
March 25, 2026
Ouray County is warning owners of properties north of Red Mountain Pass they must immediately remove two unauthorized gates blocking public access roads and remedy other unpermitted structures on thei...
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