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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

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

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, donât 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

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...

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Remote-triggered avalanche in San Juan Mountains

First responders receive first COVID-19 vaccines