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James “Jim” Dee Noble
Obituaries
James “Jim” Dee Noble
James “Jim” Dee Noble, 8o, of Evergreen, passed away October 24, 2020. Jim was born to Edith (Hanlon) and Howard Noble in Montrose, CO. Jim grew up sh...
November 12, 2020
Cheek leaving Ridgway Town Council
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Cheek leaving Ridgway Town Council
This week’s Ridgway Town Council meeting will be the last for councilor Tessa Cheek, who is resigning from the board as of Nov. 30 and plans to move t...
November 9, 2020
More virus cases tied to mine outbreak
Covid
More virus cases tied to mine outbreak
The COVID-19 outbreak at the Ouray Silver Mines has four new confirmed cases this morning. Two cases involve Ouray County residents – a man in his 20s...
November 6, 2020
Covid
New virus case detected in mine outbreak
The COVID-19 outbreak at the Ouray Silver Mines has increased to five cases. A man in his 60s, who was tested on Nov. 2, has tested positive for the v...
November 5, 2020
Opinion
LOOKING BACK
YEARS AGO November 5, 1970 - Letter to the Editor: Dear Joyce: I have complaints. You are costing me money! Recent copies of The Plaindealer that have...
November 5, 2020
LETTER TO THE EDITOR
Support efforts to manage, protect forests Dear Editor: I suspect many folks feel proud that an Englemann Spruce cut from the Grand Mesa Uncompahgre a...
November 5, 2020
Ferris Elwood “Rocky” River
Obituaries
Ferris Elwood “Rocky” River
Ouray native son and diehard baseball fan Ferris Elwood “Rocky” River rounded the bases and closed out the final inning of his life in Ventura County ...
November 5, 2020
News
AROUND THE REGION
GUNNISON Law enforcement officers believe a body found in the Black Canyon is of missing Western Colorado University student Walter “Kent” Jackson, 18...
November 5, 2020
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Town to sue MTN Lodge owners
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Town to sue MTN Lodge owners
Council votes unanimously to pursue legal action over enforcing land use code, long-term housing at hotel
By LIA SALVATIERRA 
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...
Sergeant slams city leaders
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Sergeant slams city leaders
Troxell claims council, administrator mishandled police department; sheriff offers to hire, train officers
By Mike Wiggins mike@ouraynews.com 
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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