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LOOKING BACK
From the Ouray County Herald and Ouray County Plaindealer: 50 Years Ago December 4, 1969 - A proposed plan for trade of land between the city of Ouray...
December 4, 2019
Generosity makes groomed skiing possible
Dear Editor: The Ouray County Nordic Council would like to thank all the local businesses who made the success of our fundraising dinner possible with...
December 4, 2019
Contractor wants to be paid what she’s owed
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Dear Editor: I feel the Plaindealer did an accurate accounting of my case as outlined in their “Landscaper sues over unpaid play...
December 4, 2019
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Local forest picked for 2020 Capitol tree
WESTERN COLORADO The tree destined for the U.S. Capitol building next year is growing right now, perhaps within the forests near Ouray. The Grand Mesa...
November 26, 2019
CITY OF OURAY
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CITY OF OURAY
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November 26, 2019
Retired parks superintendent shares public lands history
TOWN OF RIDGWAY Ouray County residents love their public lands. But where did all that wilderness and forest land come from? Why do western states hav...
November 26, 2019
Symphony presents Christmas by Candlelight
Symphony presents Christmas by Candlelight
WESTERN COLORADO The Valley Symphony Association will perform its 11th Christmas by Candlelight concert this weekend at the Montrose Pavilion. The sym...
November 26, 2019
Calendar
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 28 HAPPY THANKSGIVING! FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 29 MOVIE - "A Dog's Journey," presented by Alpine Bank. Sherbino Theater, 604 Clinton St., ...
November 26, 2019
On the Slope
On the Slope
[tecnavia_gallery slug='on-the-slope-gallery' view='carousel']The following is the editor’s choice of events and happenings throughout the Western Slo...
November 26, 2019
Trailhead Clinic expands, accepts new patients
Trailhead Clinic expands, accepts new patients
  One of the first membership-based doctor’s offices on the Western Slope has expanded to Montrose and is accepting patients who pay monthly for unlim...
November 26, 2019
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Dispute over extended background check leads to Ouray police chief’s last day
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Dispute over extended background check leads to Ouray police chief’s last day
City administrator declines to make interim chief permanent
By Mike Wiggins 
December 17, 2025
Ouray Interim Police Chief Daric Harvey is leaving his job over his objections to City Administrator Michelle Metteer’s insistence that he undergo a second, more extensive background check to determin...
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Commissioners fight over board leadership position
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Commissioners fight over board leadership position
Niece to serve as chairperson after he, Nauer reject requests from Padgett's backers to appoint her
By By Lia Salvatierra and Erin McIntyre lia@ouraynews.com erin@ouraynews.com 
December 17, 2025
For the second year in a row, Ouray County commissioners fought over who should serve as board chairperson, rejecting requests from supporters of Commissioner Lynn Padgett to appoint her to the positi...
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Space to Create owner, management address complaints, pledge fixes
By Lia Salvatierra lia@ouraynews.com 
December 17, 2025
Space to Create’s owner and property management company are pledging to remedy issues with Ouray County’s first affordable housing project and re-establish strong communication with residents after re...
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Council qualifies homebuyer for deed-restricted unit
December 17, 2025
The Ridgway Town Council approved qualifying a homebuyer for a deed-restricted unit in the Vista Park Commons neighborhood after discussing whether the unit was advertised fairly. The council, acting ...
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Following concerns, town delays adopting anti-idling ordinance
By Lia Salvatierra lia@ouraynews.com 
December 17, 2025
Ridgway town councilors decided to delay final approval of a new anti-idling ordinance after hearing public concerns and discussing other issues related to the new rules during a Dec. 10 regular meeti...
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