Dear Editor: I am writing to address Mr. Cassidy’s letter in the Plaindealer newspaper. Yes, Mr. Cassidy, we all noticed the beautiful, large American...
February 24, 2021
Dear Editor: In his letter to the editor in the Feb. 11-17 edition, Mike Cassidy asks “Which cause do you stand for?” referring to “an enormous Americ...
February 24, 2021
Dear Editor: Carolyn Snowbarger’s column about railroading in Ridgway, published in the Feb. u-17 Plaindealer, is interesting about local history, alt...
February 24, 2021
Dear Editor: I read recently that the town of Ouray is “recalibrating the noise ordinance.” I would like to suggest that, in addition looking into lou...
February 24, 2021
News
GUNNISON Recent storms have helped the Gunnison Basin’s snowpack pull out of a nosedive, but longrange forecasts through the end of the winter remain ...
February 18, 2021
Opinion
50 YEARS AGO February 18, 1971 - Student Editorial from “The Voice of Troy” - Prejudice is a dangerous disease which is afflicting America today. It s...
February 18, 2021
Dear Editor: I write from my home overlooking the Mount Sneffels Range, once called home by the Tabeguache band of the Ute Nation since the 13th centu...
February 18, 2021
Dear Editor: In reference to the recent flag letter, I feel as an American citizen you may view the “enormous American flag” any way you want to. Narr...
February 18, 2021
News
UPDATE, 3:38 p.m. U.S. Highway 550 over Red Mountain Pass will remain closed the rest of the night, as adverse weather conditions have made avalanche ...
February 16, 2021
News
Former Ouray County Sheriff Lance FitzGerald was arrested for alleged DUI late Thursday, and faces his third DUI case in four years. He was arrested b...
February 12, 2021
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Council votes unanimously to pursue legal action over enforcing land use code, long-term housing at hotel
March 27, 2026
The town of Ridgway is suing the owners of MTN Lodge, demanding they continue to pay lodging taxes while using their hotel as workforce housing over the next four years. The lawsuit comes after months...
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Mihelarakis, Clark focus on sustainability, economy
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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Troxell claims council, administrator mishandled police department; sheriff offers to hire, train officers
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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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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County OKs amendment boosting reimbursement rate
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...
