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Sheriff recall moves forward The Ouray County Clerk's Office is working to verify signatures on 75 petitions with 1,082 signatures in favor of holding...
April 2, 2020
Opinion
Internet company deserves kudos, not criticism
Dear Editor: An article in the March 12 edition of the Plaindealer stated the county believes that Doug Seacat of Deeply Digital overstepped the limit...
April 2, 2020
Opinion
Toilet paper, bottled water not necessities now
Dear Editor: As an So-year-old man I am always amazed at what younger folks consider necessities! Because of the COVID-19 virus people have been filli...
April 2, 2020
Opinion
Listen to school board on firing
Dear Editor: I am responding to your "Firing fallout" article regarding the Ouray Schools superintendent. A similar incident occurred some years ago i...
April 2, 2020
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Candidate forum will be held online Monday night, Ridgway election proceeds
The Ridgway-Ouray Community Council has adjusted its previously scheduled in-person candidate forum to be held on Zoom instead, due to concerns about ...
March 30, 2020
Doctors: COVID-19 blood antibody test won’t help us now
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Doctors: COVID-19 blood antibody test won’t help us now
After listening to recommendations from medical experts, Ouray County Commissioners decided not to pursue a request from an anonymous citizen who offe...
March 26, 2020
Opinion
Counties on front lines of virus response
Dear Editor: We are living through an unprecedented moment of crisis in our history. During this public health crisis, your county governments are on ...
March 26, 2020
Opinion
Be happy with the roads we have
Dear Editor: So now our leaders are struggling to find a qualified candidate to fill the road boss job. Let’s pay a recruitment firm sci,ocio to do th...
March 26, 2020
Opinion
In midst of virus, census important
Dear Editor: With our schools closed and families sheltering in place, we want to remind everyone that you can still participate in the 2020 Census. T...
March 26, 2020
John (Jack) B. Backlund
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John (Jack) B. Backlund
John (Jack) B. Backlund, World War II veteran, died Thursday at 11:3o a.m. March 12, 2020. He was born to parents Arvid and Mary Backlund in Bismarck,...
March 26, 2020
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A christening for Cimarron Athletic Field
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A christening for Cimarron Athletic Field
March 18, 2026
The Cimarron Athletic Field at Ridgway Secondary School hosted its inaugural meet with the Ridgway Invite on March 14. Ridgway senior Sophia Forrest won the girls' 100-meter dash with a time of 13.19....
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Race pits experience against new perspective
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RIDGWAY MAYOR CANDIDATES
Race pits experience against new perspective
Clark proud of town's progress, aware of challenges
By Erin McIntyre erin@ouraynews.com 
March 18, 2026
Even after 14 years serving as Ridgway's mayor, John Clark still thinks there's work to be done. He's served seven terms. Every two years, when his seat comes up for election, folks ask him if he want...
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Mihelarakis advocates for creatives in first bid for office
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RIDGWAY MAYOR CANDIDATES
Mihelarakis advocates for creatives in first bid for office
By Lia Salvatierra lia@ouraynews.com 
March 18, 2026
Tia Mihelarakis believes the Ridgway Town Council deserves a leader with new perspectives — specifically those of creatives, renters and the younger generation. Mihelarakis, 34, is challenging Mayor J...
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Water leaders sound supply alarm
Record-low snowpack in San Juans, balmy temps portend meager runoff
By Mike Wiggins mike@ouraynews.com 
March 18, 2026
State water managers Tuesday painted a dire picture of record-low snowpack and abnormally warm temperatures this winter straining water supplies for Western Slope municipalities and agricultural produ...
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Ribbing focuses bid on sustainability
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RIDGWAY COUNCILOR CANDIDATES
Ribbing focuses bid on sustainability
By Erin McIntyre erin@ouraynews.com 
March 18, 2026
If you ask Sheridan Ribbing why she's running for town council, the answer is pretty simple. It's because Councilor Terry Schuyler decided not to run, and she's passionate about making sure a champion...
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