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Most people who come to Ridgway are going somewhere else. It’s a two-valley town, an upstream town—usually, a visitor approaches on Highway 550, climb...
February 10, 2021
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Booster Club raising money for Ouray athletics
Several Ouray businesses are hosting donation jars to raise money for Ouray School athletics to make up for revenue lost due to the pandemic. The scho...
February 10, 2021
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AROUND THE REGION
GUNNISON Cuts and investments are being planned for many of Western Colorado University’s academic programs. If accepted, the changes will take place ...
February 10, 2021
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Ouray outage caused by dump truck
Hundreds of Ouray residents were left without power and Internet service for hours on Feb. 5 after a private contractor working to remove snow hit an ...
February 10, 2021
LOOKING BACK
50 YEARS AGO February 4, 1971 - Editorial: We suggest the scientists are deliberately overlooking another “effect” when they categorize what they beli...
February 10, 2021
CORE Act enjoys broad support
Dear Editor: The Colorado Outdoor Recreation and Economy (CORE) Act was recently introduced in the Congress by Senator Bennett and Congressman Neguse....
February 10, 2021
Which cause do you stand for?
Dear Editor: There is an enormous American flag just south of Ridgway. Did you notice? I did. Now, I want all of us to take a moment to consider what ...
February 10, 2021
Affordable housing idea deserves backing
Dear Editor: Finally. A local long established philanthropic organization with depth of knowledge, a successful track record, and financial strength. ...
February 10, 2021
Skiers warned about conditions prior to fatal avalanche
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Skiers warned about conditions prior to fatal avalanche
A group of seven backcountry skiers who triggered a fatal avalanche in the San Juans were warned of significant avalanche activity and checked the for...
February 8, 2021
Plaindealer’s request for county records heads to court
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Plaindealer’s request for county records heads to court
[tecnavia_gallery slug='plaindealera%c2%80%c2%99s-request-for-county-records-heads-to-court-gallery' view='carousel']A district court judge will decid...
February 5, 2021
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‘I did it for the animals’
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‘I did it for the animals’
Continuing a tradition she started more than 20 years ago, Ridgway's Dana Ivers partners with land trust to shield 170 acres from development
By Lia Salvatierra lia@ouraynews.com 
November 12, 2025
Dodging prairie dog holes, Dana Ivers walked through her roughly 170-acre property on the southern side of Ridgway, admiring the sound and clear color of snowmelt rushing through ditches and into her ...
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Judge delays sex assault trial again
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Judge delays sex assault trial again
Over objections to another holdup, defense says DNA expert not available in January
By Mike Wiggins mike@ouraynews.com 
November 12, 2025
The trial for one of three men accused of sexually assaulting a 17-year-old girl in Ouray County in 2023 has been postponed for a second time. Seventh Judicial Chief District Judge Cory Jackson agreed...
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Ouray to pursue 24-hour police coverage
Interim chief suggests change after council OKs response time policy that could impact his job status
By Mike Wiggins mike@ouraynews.com 
November 12, 2025
Ouray’s interim police chief will explore implementing around-the-clock police coverage, a significant change aimed at nullifying a new policy the city council adopted last week that could otherwise m...
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County hires deputy attorney, makes other transition plans
By Lia Salvatierra lia@ouraynews.com 
November 12, 2025
Ouray County commissioners have hired a new deputy county attorney and made transition plans for three other vacant county leadership roles. For varying reasons, four top-level county roles were vacat...
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SMPA’s rate structure is regressive
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November 12, 2025
Concerning the proposed San Miguel Power Association rate increase: Has the recent peak/off-peak rate structure worked to reduce the demand charge from Tri-State Generation and Transmission Associatio...
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