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OURAY COUNTYFebruary 14, 1974 - Tuesday morning, the long-awaited dispatching system was begun by the Ouray Police Department in cooperation with the ...

February 14, 2024

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OURAY COUNTYFebruary 7, 1974 - OPINION: Dear Ms.Jorgensen: We received our first issue of the Ouray County Plaindealer on Thursday and know we will en...

February 7, 2024

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OURAY COUNTYJanuary 17, 1974 - “And above, in the high thin blueness, the Bridge of Heaven on Horsethief Trail. Four hundred years of it – the plunder...

January 17, 2024

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OURAY COUNTYNovember 29, 1973 - After Jan. 1, 1974, males between the ages of 18 and 21 will no longer need parental consent to be married in the stat...

November 29, 2023

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OURAY COUNTYNovember 1, 1973 - Elk hunters in extreme southwestern Gunnison County and northwestern Gunnison County and northeastern Hinsdale County s...

November 1, 2023

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OURAY COUNTY LOOKING BACK

October 18, 1973 - Benjy Kuehling reports that sufficient donations have been received to meet costs of wood shakes for the new swimming pool bathhous...

October 18, 2023

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OURAY COUNTY August 16, 1973 - Colorado cattlemen and law enforcement agencies agreed to join in a united effort to deter rustling of cattle during an...

August 16, 2023

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Field of dreams realized

Community celebrates opening of new $4 million athletic complex

By Erin McIntyre erin@ouraynews.com

September 17, 2025

The runners pounded out miles on dirt trails, gravel roads and sidewalks ringing public parks. They launched themselves over hurdles in carpeted hallways of the school, sometimes crashing into the met...

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Ouray to ditch large downtown signs

Public pans signs as out of place, will review smaller prototypes

By Mike Wiggins mike@ouraynews.com

September 17, 2025

The city of Ouray is prepared to scrap a series of new large signs installed this summer in the downtown core meant to direct drivers to various locations in favor of smaller signs, acceding to reside...

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Councilors: Ouray residents, company need to do better securing trash

By Mike Wiggins mike@ouraynews.com

September 17, 2025

With bears loading up on calories in preparation for hibernation, some Ouray city councilors said they're looking for both residents and the city's trash services provider to do better to ensure bears...

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County looks to curb 2026 budget

Plan calls for 2.5% cost-of-living employee salary increase; sheriff pulls request for additional deputy

By Lia Salvatierra lia@ouraynews.com

September 17, 2025

After years of growth, Ouray County leaders are working together to find ways to rein in or hold costs steady in 2026. During a special work session Tuesday, county officials looked at an early draft ...

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Looking Back

September 17, 2025

Compiled from the files of The Ouray County Herald, The Ridgway Sun, and The Ouray County Plaindealer 50 Years Ago September 18, 1975 The Ouray County commissioners have responded by letter to stateme...

From the Ouray County Herald, Ouray County Plaindealer and the Ridgway Sun

Remote-triggered avalanche in San Juan Mountains

First responders receive first COVID-19 vaccines