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Athletic field halfway to fundraising goal

When Ridgway Secondary School students returned to class last week, they did so once again without a soccer field outside the back door of the school ...

September 4, 2024

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Ouray to use ex-administrator as consultant

Silas Clarke left his job as the Ouray city administrator this week, but he will consult city leaders on certain issues through the end of this year. ...

September 4, 2024

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FULFILLING PAT’S DREAM

Pat O’Leary isn’t here. But his spirit, his fingerprints, are everywhere at the corner of North Lena and Clinton streets in Ridgway. The grand piano i...

August 28, 2024

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Ouray public works director named acting administrator

Ouray Public Works Director Joe Coleman will serve as the acting city administrator while the City Council searches for a permanent replacement for ou...

August 21, 2024

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Citizens criticize plan to spend $300K on new signs

A plan to spend roughly $300,000 to build and install 22 signs directing visitors and residents to various landmarks around Ouray drew objections this...

August 21, 2024

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Perkovich continues to outraise, outspend Padgett

Republican candidate Michael Perkovich continues to outraise and outspend Democrat incumbent Lynn Padgett in the race for the District 1 seat on the O...

August 21, 2024

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Residents mobilize to save Ouray mobile home park

When the chips are down, Paula Damke isn’t one for sitting by idly. The news that broke in early June that the Swiss Village Mobile Home Park in Ouray...

July 31, 2024

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Ouray leader finalist in Telluride

Outgoing Ouray City Administrator Silas Clarke is a finalist for the Telluride town manager job.Telluride town officials announced Tuesday Clarke is o...

July 31, 2024

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Unaffiliated candidate withdraws

Unaffiliated Ouray County commissioner candidate Jacob Torrey is dropping out of the District 1 race, leaving voters to choose between Democrat incumb...

July 24, 2024

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‘Dragon Play’ blends magic, realism at Sherbino Theater

Productions about love and relationships are as old as theater itself. But add the mythical element of dragons, a dash of magic and a storyline that j...

July 24, 2024

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Ridgway girls cross country team nabs state title

By Plaindealer Staff Report

November 1, 2025

The Ridgway High School girls’ cross country team is bringing a state title back to the San Juans. The six-person team won the Class 2A state title Saturday afternoon in Colorado Springs, capping a te...

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Food assistance benefits dry up

By Lia Salvatierra lia@ouraynews.com

October 29, 2025

An estimated $51,000 in federal food benefits will no longer be available to 170 Ouray County households starting Friday. The monthlong federal government shutdown without Congressional appropriations...

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Mine shaft wasn’t identified as hazard

State vows to secure opening quickly following Ridgway woman's death

By Erin McIntyre erin@ouraynews.com

October 29, 2025

A dangerous, water-filled mine shaft where a woman's body was found last week had not yet been identified for closure by state officials charged with securing hazardous mine openings. Though the state...

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Pushback against wolves grows

Ranchers oppose release in county; feds seek to block state

By Lia Salvatierra lia@ouraynews.com

October 29, 2025

The Ouray County Cattlemen’s Association has objected to releasing wolves in the county, amid other efforts potentially complicating or stifling wolf reintroduction in the region this winter. A letter...

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Council nixes alcohol at hot springs

Ouray parks director had suggested limited sales at special events next year to generate revenue

By Mike Wiggins mike@ouraynews.com

October 29, 2025

The Ouray City Council rejected a proposal Monday to sell alcohol at three special events at the Ouray Hot Springs Pool next year, concluding the costs and risks outweigh the potential revenue. Parks ...

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Remote-triggered avalanche in San Juan Mountains

First responders receive first COVID-19 vaccines