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Everything has its place in Unit 2 at the Swiss Village Mobile Home Park in Ouray. The plants Sherrie Haselnus tenderly cares for, perched on the wind...

June 19, 2024

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MISSING: Old Man Winter

Mild temps, below-average snow put winter recreation in Ouray on thin ice — or, in the case of the Rotary Park rink, no ice at all It was early Decemb...

February 28, 2024

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Man accused of sex assault again

Six years after acquittal, Brian Scranton arrested in another suspected rape caseA Ridgway man acquitted by a jury in a felony sexual assault case in ...

January 31, 2024

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Police chief placed on admin leave

No timetable for return in wake of sex assault case against stepson, 2 others Ouray Police Chief Jeff Wood was placed on paid administrative leave on ...

January 31, 2024

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GOP leaders take stage at fundraiser

As Ouray County Republicans seek to regain footing, Boebert, Catlin, Simpson tackle issues In her previous visits to Ouray County, both as a political...

October 11, 2023

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Twin Peaks settles disability complaint

Lodge pays $3,000 to family, must come into ADA complianceThe owners of Twin Peaks Lodge & Hot Springs will pay $3,000 to the family of a disabled...

July 26, 2023

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Man found guilty of cop threats

Gottorff convicted of five felonies, could face years in prison A Ridgway man accused of threatening three Ouray County law enforcement officers and e...

July 26, 2023

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City to keep police department

Ouray to retain on-call model, offer raises to officers, while sheriff leads hiring, training efforts

By Mike Wiggins mike@ouraynews.com

May 20, 2026

The city of Ouray will retain and rebuild its own independent police department but rely on Ouray County Sheriff Justin Perry to lead the hiring and training of its officers until a new police chief c...

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Runners go the distance to claim state titles

Ridgway's Hessler, Ouray's Skoloda win 3200-meter races; Demon girls finish second

By By Bernie Pearce Special to the Plaindealer

May 20, 2026

LAKEWOOD — Both runners had established new personal bests and school records during the regular season. Both entered the state track and field championship ranked No. 1 in their respective classifica...

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Ouray County EMS to raise fees

Charges for treatment, transport to increase for first time since 2018

By Lia Salvatierra lia@ouraynews.com

May 20, 2026

Ouray County commissioners plan to raise fees for treatment and ambulance transports from Ouray County Emergency Medical Services starting in June. Commissioners reviewed proposed fee increases prepar...

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Mass evacuation exercise tests county’s preparedness

Half-day event features volunteers feigning injuries, refusing to leave and generally creating chaos — in the name of training for a real emergency

By Lia Salvatierra lia@ouraynews.com

May 20, 2026

At 9:28 a.m., Amy Clewell and her two pretend siblings gathered in her driveway in Elk Meadows, debating whether it was time to call for help. They watched a stream of law enforcement vehicles and fir...

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Citizens organized against councilor

At least 14 people sent letters to council urging vote against Gulde appointment

By Mike Wiggins mike@ouraynews.com

May 20, 2026

Former Ouray City Councilor Tamara Gulde ran into an organized effort to keep her from returning to public office earlier this year after she lost the November race for mayor, then sought to fill a va...

Mike Wiggins and Erin McIntyre mike@ouraynews.com erin@ouraynews.com

Remote-triggered avalanche in San Juan Mountains

First responders receive first COVID-19 vaccines