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
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
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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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
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November 26, 2019
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
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
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
[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
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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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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RIDGWAY MAYOR CANDIDATES
Clark proud of town's progress, aware of challenges
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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RIDGWAY MAYOR CANDIDATES
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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Record-low snowpack in San Juans, balmy temps portend meager runoff
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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RIDGWAY COUNCILOR CANDIDATES
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...
