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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

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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

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

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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

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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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June 24, 2026

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County to pursue use tax

Likely ballot measure would raise money for roads, EMS

By Deb Hurley Brobst Special to the Plaindealer

June 24, 2026

Ouray County voters likely will be asked this fall to approve a use tax on both new vehicle purchases and construction material purchases, with most of the tax dollars going to the county’s Road and B...

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Will fire authority ease insurance woes?

Experts say consolidation may not help homeowners gain, keep coverage

By Lia Salvatierra lia@ouraynews.com

June 24, 2026

Home insurance experts say the proposed consolidation of fire and emergency services in Ouray County may not necessarily help homeowners gain and keep insurance coverage. Leaders of the possible conso...

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Celebration honors past, looks to future

Ranch History Museum marks 20th birthday Saturday with expansion preview

By Lia Salvatierra lia@ouraynews.com

June 24, 2026

The Ouray County Ranch History Museum is celebrating its 20th birthday with a preview of what it wants to be when it grows up. During a celebration from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on June 27, survey stakes and...

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Ridgway council seeks more efficient meetings

After recent heated tone, councilors emphasize preserving casual culture

By Lia Salvatierra lia@ouraynews.com

June 24, 2026

Ridgway town councilors want to run meetings more efficiently while preserving the council’s casual culture. After trying out informal strategies to shorten the length of meetings, the council may con...

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Remote-triggered avalanche in San Juan Mountains

First responders receive first COVID-19 vaccines