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Amanda Caldwell of Ridgway is bit of a modern-day pioneer woman. She home-schools her four children, she gardens, she knows how to make soap and she w...

August 23, 2023

Columns, Opinion

From the publisher: Bear with us during this bumpy transition

Readers, we owe you an apology. We knew the transition to a new website and a change in our e-edition delivery system and format might be a little bum...

August 16, 2023

News

Ridgway proceeds with lodging tax hike question

The Town of Ridgway will draft a ballot question to ask voters to raise lodging taxes to 6% and dedicate 50% of its lodging tax revenue to affordable ...

June 28, 2023

News

Man accused of auto theft, trespassing, threatening cops

A man suspected of threatening to run over law enforcement officers, trespassing, stealing his own vehicle from an impound lot by driving it through a...

June 21, 2023

Gala concert highlights first choral festival

[tecnavia_gallery slug='gala-concert-highlights-first-choral-festival-gallery' view='carousel']Dave Conrad jokes that he got the recessive gene for mu...

June 14, 2023

News

Ouray man suspected of DUI after car crashes into Uncompahgre River

A Ouray man was arrested for suspected driving under the influence after he allegedly drove a Toyota 4-Runner down the bank into the Uncompahgre River...

June 7, 2023

News

Mountain lion kills Ridgway llamas

Alice Billings knew something spooked her animals. She noticed the horses were on alert late at night on May 31, when she went out one more time to fe...

June 7, 2023

News

Ouray school board approves teacher raises

Teachers in the Ouray School District will receive a 9.6% boost in base pay after the school board unanimously approved a salary increase Monday night...

May 24, 2023

At Schoonover’s, fixing cars is a family affair

[tecnavia_gallery slug='at-schoonovers-fixing-cars-is-a-family-affair-gallery' view='carousel']Harlan Schoonover was driving home late one night from ...

May 24, 2023

News

Early childhood group considers tax question

A group focused on making a plan for more access to daycare and other early childhood resources in Ouray County is looking for funding. But the climat...

May 17, 2023

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Neighborhood won’t be tested for toxic metals

By Daniel Schmidt daniel@ouraynews.com

September 27, 2023

Experts: Lead, arsenic at elevated levels but pose limited risk Ouray County officials have decided against testing soils in the Panoramic Heights neighborhood for possible arsenic and lead exposure, ...

News

City eyes potential $5M fix for pool heat

By Mike Wiggins mike@ouraynews.com

September 27, 2023

Councilor: Heat pump, boiler system 'most adaptable and scalable' option Ouray city leaders are leaning toward spending nearly $5 million to design, build and install a mechanical system to artificial...

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SITTING PRETTY

September 27, 2023

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Sale leaves creditors out millions

By Gabrielle Porter / Special to the Plaindealer

September 27, 2023

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 will leave its creditors — who collectively are owe...

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CALENDAR & EVENTS

September 27, 2023

CALENDAR & EVENTS THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 28IGNITE SHERBINO: Presenters share their personal and professional passions, using 20 slides that auto-advance every 15 seconds for a total of just five minutes ...

Erin McIntyre

Remote-triggered avalanche in San Juan Mountains

First responders receive first COVID-19 vaccines