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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

Covid

County tests hundreds, 8 new cases reported today

At least 800 tests for COVID-19 were performed today at the mass testing event at the Ouray County Fairgrounds, eclipsing the two-day total of tests i...

November 11, 2020

Covid

Ouray County now at 25 positive virus cases in two weeks

Four new cases of COVID-19 are being investigated by the Ouray County Health Department as of Tuesday morning. They involve: A woman in her 40s who wa...

November 10, 2020

News

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

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

Obituaries

Ferris Elwood âRockyâ 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

Main, News...

County turns attention to prairie dogs at 4-H Center

County manager insists on controlling rodents despite pushback from commissioner

By Lia Salvatierra lia@ouraynews.com

June 17, 2026

Ouray County will control the prairie dog population at the 4-H Event Center and Fairgrounds. Ouray County Manager Antonio Mendez said he has yet to decide on a method, but that the end goal is contro...

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Gym members decry removal of free weights

City cites structural issues, will pursue short-term fix

By Mike Wiggins mike@ouraynews.com

June 17, 2026

The sudden removal of most of the free weights from the fitness center at the Ouray Hot Springs Pool has angered members who say the city eliminated one of the primary reasons they work out there. Cit...

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Town accepts grant to explore all-electric rules

By Lia Salvatierra lia@ouraynews.com

June 17, 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 Ju...

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After hiatus, Ridgway to fly flag during Pride Month

By Lia Salvatierra lia@ouraynews.com

June 17, 2026

Ridgway town councilors voted last week to fly the pride flag at Ridgway Town Hall for the remainder of Pride Month, after deciding not to last year. At a June 10 meeting, Councilor Polly Kroger reque...

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Library seeks money from city for expansion

State agency says local buy-in will improve chances of grant; council to consider funding request during fall budget talks

By Mike Wiggins mike@ouraynews.com

June 17, 2026

The Ouray Library District has asked the city of Ouray to contribute $100,000 toward its expansion, hoping to pair it with other funding from local and state governments. In a June 2 letter, which als...

News Staff

Remote-triggered avalanche in San Juan Mountains

First responders receive first COVID-19 vaccines