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Carl Gerhart Schwenk
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Carl Gerhart Schwenk
Dec. 20, 1936-Feb. 18, 2023 Carl Schwenk, age 86, of Ridgway, was born in West Reading, PA on Dec. 20, 1936. He was the second son of the late Wayland...
February 23, 2023
Ouray proposes big fee increase
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Ouray proposes big fee increase
Fees charged by the city of Ouray for everything from development and sign permits to short-term rental applications and inspections will increase sig...
February 20, 2023
And the winners are …
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And the winners are …
[tecnavia_gallery slug='and-the-winners-are-gallery' view='carousel']Another Best of Ouray County readers' choice awards is in the books! Thank you to...
February 15, 2023
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OURAY COUNTY LOOKING BACK
February 17, 1972 - Ouray’s first condominium units will be built this spring. Construction will begin soon on the Krisken Chalets, 36 condominium uni...
February 15, 2023
Frances Lorene Talbert
Obituaries
Frances Lorene Talbert
Frances Lorene (Fournier) Talbert was born on the family ranch in Pleasant Valley in 1924 to Eugene and Gladys (Rudd) Fournier. Frances passed away Fe...
February 15, 2023
A FINE TIME AT WINE FEST
A FINE TIME AT WINE FEST
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February 15, 2023
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NEWS BRIEFS
Ridgway water outage planned tonight A water outage is planned Thursday night (Feb. 9) in Ridgway for customers located east of the river, for a const...
February 8, 2023
HOMECOMING HOOPS
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HOMECOMING HOOPS
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February 8, 2023
OUTCLIMBING THE COMPETITION
OUTCLIMBING THE COMPETITION
February 8, 2023
City takes ‘do as I say, not as I do’ approach to snow clearing
Dear Editor: After reading your article regarding the new snow shoveling code, I would like to offer some opinions and to pose some questions regardin...
February 8, 2023
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Some evacuated areas will reopen to residents Wednesday
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Some evacuated areas will reopen to residents Wednesday
By erin@ouraynews.com 
July 7, 2026
The Ouray County sheriff is allowing some residents to return to their homes in evacuated areas starting Wednesday morning. The sheriff's office approved re-entry for credentialed residents who live i...
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Wildlife displaced by fire, residents can help by providing water for animals
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Wildlife displaced by fire, residents can help by providing water for animals
Commissioners to discuss emergency plans for flooding
By James Hanlon, Special to the Plaindealer 
July 7, 2026
Wildlife escaping the Gold Mountain Fire are moving closer to town, prompting state wildlife officials to advise the public on how they can simultaneously help animals and give them the space they nee...
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Evacuees can obtain credentials for re-entry of fire zone
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Evacuees can obtain credentials for re-entry of fire zone
Timeline unclear for return to homes in evacuated area
By Deb Hurley Brobst 
July 6, 2026
Evacuees of the Gold Mountain Fire — who have been displaced for more than a week — hope they will return to their homes soon, are thankful for the firefighters working tirelessly to quell the flames ...
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Forest closure expands as fire makes another big run
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Forest closure expands as fire makes another big run
By Mike 
July 2, 2026
The U.S. Forest Service this afternoon expanded the closure area in the Uncompahgre National Forest east of Ridgway, as the Gold Mountain Fire makes another big run. The original closure largely encom...
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Water providers ask customers to conserve
By erin@ouraynews.com 
July 2, 2026
Water managers are asking residents to avoid excessive water use and putting more demand on their distribution system. Ridgway Mayor John Clark announced during a Ouray County Board of County Commissi...
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