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Flag is on private, not stolen ground
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
I stand with the flag
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
Rio Grande RR didn’t branch into Ouray
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
Ouray noise ordinance should target vehicles
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
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AROUND THE REGION
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
LOOKING BACK
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
It’s late, but there’s still time to act on CORE Act
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
How does ‘right to live’ fit into abortion agenda?
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
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Avalanche warning in effect for northern San Juans
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
Ex-sheriff arrested again for alleged DUI
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Ex-sheriff arrested again for alleged DUI
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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Montrose man identified in Mt. Sneffels fatality
By Plaindealer Staff Report 
June 15, 2026
Montrose resident Brett Brachman-Goldstein has been identified as the man who was found deceased on Mt. Sneffels on June 11, according to Ouray County Coroner Glenn Boyd. Investigators believe Brachma...
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Ridgway council votes to explore all-electric rules with grant money
By LIA SALVATIERRA 
June 12, 2026
The Ridgway Town Council has decided it’s willing to take a chance on a grant-funded public process in pursuit of an all-electric building code for new construction. Councilors unanimously voted on We...
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County hires finance director
By Plaindealer Staff 
June 10, 2026
An economist and finance strategist has been hired as Ouray County's chief financial officer. Ouray County announced this week it has hired Jason Schrock for the position and he will start in July. Ou...
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County to provide free reproductive health services
By LIA SALVATIERRA 
June 10, 2026
Ouray County Public Health will now provide free reproductive health services for patients under 25 years old, under new agreements approved by county commissioners Tuesday. The yearlong program calle...
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Primary ballots mailed to voters
By Plaindealer Staff 
June 10, 2026
Ouray County voters should begin receiving ballots in the mail this week in advance of the June 30 primary election. Most of the competition for the primary election is at the state and federal level....
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