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Commissioners to consider COVID-19 blood testing
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Commissioners to consider COVID-19 blood testing
Ouray County Commissioners will discuss possible blood testing for COVID-19 antibodies at a special meeting scheduled for 8:30 a.m. Thursday. "We want...
March 25, 2020
BREAKING: County issues orders closing down lodging to visitors, closing non-essential services and limiting gatherings
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BREAKING: County issues orders closing down lodging to visitors, closing non-essential services and limiting gatherings
Short-term lodging in Ouray County is closed to everyone except those who are working within Ouray County or for an employer based here and primary re...
March 20, 2020
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NEWS BRIEFS
Marshal warns mountain lions The Ridgway Marshal’s Office is issuing a warning about two recent mountain lion sightings in town, including one spotted...
March 19, 2020
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CORONAVIRUS ANNOUNCEMENTS AND CANCELLATIONS
Editor’s note: This is the most accurate list of postponements, cancellations and notices we were able to assemble as of deadline this week. If you ha...
March 19, 2020
LOOKING BACK
LOOKING BACK
50 YEARS AGO March 19, 1970 - The annual Jeep give-away has been launched with a bang. Joint efforts of both the Chamber of Commerce, who sponsor the ...
March 19, 2020
Opinion
Board taking time, on schedule
Dear Editor: We would like to respond to two pieces in the most recent edition of the Plaindealer. First, the feelings expressed by Mr. Hellman in his...
March 19, 2020
Ouray County declares state of emergency due to COVID-19
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Ouray County declares state of emergency due to COVID-19
Ouray County commissioners unanimously declared a state of emergency due to the threat of COVID-19 coronavirus in an emergency meeting Monday. During ...
March 17, 2020
Columns
A message from the publishers regarding COVID-19
Dear Readers, We understand you are concerned about the COVID-19 novel coronavirus. It’s not here yet officially, but we all want to know how to be be...
March 12, 2020
Meet the Ridgway council, mayor candidates
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Meet the Ridgway council, mayor candidates
[tecnavia_gallery slug='meet-the-ridgway-council-mayor-candidates-gallery' view='carousel']Editor’s note: We invited the official candidates for mayor...
March 11, 2020
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AROUND THE REGION
GUNNISON Gunnison County health officials confirm that Gunnison County has its first case of COVID-19, or the coronavirus. County Health and Human Ser...
March 11, 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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