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Facts and their importance
Dear Editor: According to the Oxford Dictionary, a fact is known or proved to be true. The truth about events as opposed to interpretation. Connie Wur...
September 10, 2020
Opinion
Thankful for nourished minds, bodies
Dear Editor, Now that the kids are all back in school here in Ouray, I have had a moment to sit back and reflect on the happenings since everything sh...
September 10, 2020
News
AROUND THE REGION
GUNNISON After more than a decade si nce its annexation, a new vision has formed on how to develop the 630~acre parcel east of the city known as Gunni...
September 3, 2020
News
NEWS BRIEFS
Campground closed for construction Angel Creek Campground and Nationa l Forest Service Road No. 853.1A is closed for construction through Oct. 31. For...
September 3, 2020
News
More room on the school bus
By Yesenia Robles Chalkbeat Colorado   As schools have started opening their doors to students this fall, and as others plan to do so soon, one more l...
September 3, 2020
Opinion
LOOKING BACK
SO YEARS AGO September 3, 1970 - The Plaindealer was informed this week of an accident that occurred August 15 in Ouray which was reported to be hit a...
September 3, 2020
Ouray County census participation lagging
First, the good news. Ouray County's rate of participation in the 2020 census is higher than the national count conducted 10 years ago. The bad news? ...
September 3, 2020
County should shift from masks to economy
Dear Editor: I notice county commissioners are continuing to discuss the wearing of masks to prevent the spread of COVID-19. I wish to point out that ...
September 3, 2020
Applauding the mask mandate
Dear Editor: I am writing in enthusiastic support of our local and state officials for taking public safety seriously and mandating masks to keep us a...
September 3, 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...
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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