Dear Editor: I am writing today to correct a misstatement in an article that appeared in the December 17-23, 2020 edition of the Ouray County Plaindea...
December 24, 2020
Obituaries
Jeannette Callender Hepp passed away on December 7, 2020 after a life exceptionally well-lived for 94 years. She was born and grew up in Oak Park, Ill...
December 17, 2020
Obituaries
Lydia “Elaine” Lair Kessler died peacefully in her sleep Dec. 14, 2020 after celebrating ioo years of life. Elaine was born Dec. u, 1920 to Ed and Mam...
December 17, 2020
News
Ouray photographer Mike Boruta captured this wintry scene from above with his drone on Dec. 11. Mt. Abram is shrouded in clouds in the distance while ...
December 17, 2020
News
GUNNISON Despite public pushback, leaders in the City of Gunnison approved two new pot shops Tuesday. While Oty Council opted to approve licenses for ...
December 17, 2020
Opinion
50 YEARS AGO December 17,1970 - Mrs. Evelyn Bates, Ouray school instructor, has won honorable mention as a Colorado Teacher of the Year for 1971. Mrs....
December 17, 2020
Dear Editor: We are writing to express our gratitude for the amazing teamwork displayed by the entire staff at Ouray School during this pandemic. The ...
December 17, 2020
Dear Editor: Not only during the holidays, but each and every day, I am so very thankful for all that I have! While others complain of “COVID fatigue”...
December 17, 2020
Covid
Ouray County announced a COVID-19 outbreak tied to St. Daniel’s Catholic Church in Ouray. There have been two confirmed cases investigated and classi...
December 11, 2020
Obituaries
Louis Von Schlosser passed away on November 29th, 2020 while surrounded by his loved ones after a fiercely fought battle with cancer On February16, 19...
December 10, 2020
Main, News...
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...
