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WHY CITY COUNCILORS CHOSE SILAS CLARKE
The current city administrator in Hickman, Nebraska, was the clear choice of the Ouray City Council, as well as a variety of local government and busi...
September 30, 2020
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NEWS BRIEFS
County records first positive virus case in 26 days A Ouray County woman in her 40s has tested positive for COVID-19, the first confirmed case here in...
September 30, 2020
OURAY AND RIDGWAY CROSS COUNTRY
OURAY AND RIDGWAY CROSS COUNTRY
David Emory —Speical to the Ouray County Plaindealer Ouray School cross-country runner Cory Thomsen pushes uphill during the Sweitzer Lake Invitationa...
September 30, 2020
LOOKING BACK
50 YEARS AGO October 1,1970 - Editorial: Patience is playing out with telephone service in Ouray again. After the last go-arounds with different phone...
September 30, 2020
Do the right thing: Take down the obscene signs
Dear Editor, There is a residence in Ridgway displaying two Trump/Pence signs. Using tape, the resident(s) have written the “F” word above Trump/Pence...
September 30, 2020
Do local Democrats of destruction?
Dear As you well know there has been a lot of vandalism of Trump signs, Lauren Boebert signs and Cory Gardner’s signs. There are now signs from the Pa...
September 30, 2020
A vote for Peters is a vote for great county roads
Dear Editor, Since John Peters was elected county commissioner in 2016 our county roads have improved considerably and are now better than at any time...
September 30, 2020
Niece, Padgett have county’s best interests, preservation at heart
Dear Editor, I want to write a short letter to voice my support for Jake Niece and Lynn Padgett for Ouray County Commission. I have met and known both...
September 30, 2020
Voters have committed candidates in Niece, Padgett
Dear Editor, I am thrilled that Jake Niece and Lynn Padgett are candidates for county commissioner in their respective districts. I first met Jake whe...
September 30, 2020
Keeping Boebert out of office requires citizens to act
Dear Editor, Ouray County faces an important choice in this year’s election, and I’m not talking about the race for county commissioner Our Republican...
September 30, 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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