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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

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In wild weather swing, smoke will give way to snow

A series of wildfires burning in northeastern Utah has pushed thick smoke into the region today, prompting an air quality health advisory from state h...

September 7, 2020

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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

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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

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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

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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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