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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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Montrose man identified in Mt. Sneffels fatality
By Plaindealer Staff Report 
June 15, 2026
Montrose resident Bret 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 Brachman...
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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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Remote-triggered avalanche in San Juan Mountains

First responders receive first COVID-19 vaccines

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