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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

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 countyâs 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

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