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Ouray County commissioners release statement regarding Sheriff Lance FitzGerald:

The commissioners understand and recognize that some citizens are upset by what they have been reading recently concerning the sheriff. The commission...

December 18, 2019

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WESTERN SLOPE NEWS BRIEFS

SILVERTON - The Silverton Town Board on Dec. 9 unanimously approved a $3.5 million budget for 2020. “The town experienced a strong financial recovery ...

December 18, 2019

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Council taps new mayor pro tem

Continuing a theme of change, the Ouray City Council will have a new mayor pro tem in 2020. In a split vote, city councilors agreed Monday night to ...

December 18, 2019

OURAY COUNTY COMMUNITY CARES

December 18, 2019

Poetâs Corner: Tessa Cheek

I am pleased to introduce readers to Tessa Cheek, writer, arts advocate, town councilor and candlestick maker living in Ridgway, Colorado. She is also...

December 18, 2019

Students win poster contest

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December 18, 2019

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Are you driving impaired?

TROOPER TIPS How often do you ask yourself if you are driving impaired? I know you’re asking why you would ask yourself that if you are not drinking. ...

December 18, 2019

LOOKING BACK

From the Ouray County Herald and Ouray County Plaindealer: 50 Years Ago December 18, 1969 - The Camp Bird warehouse and shop and their contents were t...

December 18, 2019

History column: Ironton was once a bustling mining town

By Don Paulson The townsite of Ironton, founded in March of 1883, is located eight miles south of Ouray along County Road 20D parallel to Highway 550....

December 18, 2019

Alan Todd: Iâm flattered, really, but I didnât write the petition

It was overheard and relayed to me that someone on Ouray's city council gave me credit for writing the petition signed by 30 Ouray business people to ...

December 18, 2019

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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