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More virus cases reported, county may move to more restrictive protocols
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More virus cases reported, county may move to more restrictive protocols
Editor's note: This is a developing story and will be updated in the next edition of the Plaindealer. Ouray County may return to a more restrictive st...
November 4, 2020
Column: Elections here in Ouray County
Covid
Column: Elections here in Ouray County
By Michelle Nauer Ouray County Clerk and Recorder Though some parts of the country are new to mail ballots and are using them for the first time due t...
November 2, 2020
Four new COVID-19 cases reported
Covid
Four new COVID-19 cases reported
Ouray County has four new confirmed cases of COVID-19 reported today, according to county officials. Health officials are investigating the four cases...
November 1, 2020
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AROUND THE REGION
GUNNISON Discussions surrounding accessory dwelling units in Gunnison residential areas have dissolved following a report that found the city’s outdat...
October 29, 2020
Opinion
LOOKING BACK
YEARS AGO October 29,1970 - Advertisement: Easy on the dry hards. Certain things have special importance in a woman’s world. A certain blouse. Delicat...
October 29, 2020
Hard to build a community, easy to tear it down
Dear Editor: I am so disheartened that Ouray County folks are putting out ads that are mean, untruthful, and destructive in the name of politics. It i...
October 29, 2020
Negative ads hurt, don’t help
Dear Editor: For decades, I have watched our political system divide, falling prey to special interest and big money. Political parties no longer work...
October 29, 2020
No place for ads that lie
Dear Editor: I think that all four county commissioner candidates are all very good candidates and will do a good job. Ido take issue with some of the...
October 29, 2020
Support RSA tax
Dear Editor: I have been a very satisfied patient of Dr. Joel Gates for over five years. I think that Ouray County should do whatever it can to help i...
October 29, 2020
Padgett all about control
Dear Editor: I would like to address the attack made by mail by Lynn Padgett’s campaign and the Ouray County Democratic Party. First I would like to p...
October 29, 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...
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Ridgway council candidates discuss issues at forum
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Ridgway council candidates discuss issues at forum
Mihelarakis, Clark focus on sustainability, economy
By Lia Salvatierra lia@ouraynews.com 
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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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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Views vary on electric building code, other issues
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Views vary on electric building code, other issues
By Mike Wiggins mike@ouraynews.com 
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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City’s cost for police services climbing
County OKs amendment boosting reimbursement rate
By By Lia Salvatierra and Mike Wiggins lia@ouraynews.com mike@ouraynews.com 
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...
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