Dear Editor: The problem with freedom of speech is that you must post, and we have to read things like the letter from Steve in Phoenix about global w...
November 20, 2019
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Dear Editor: I had the great privilege recently to meet with Colorado Congressional staffers in Washington, D.C. and express my ...
November 20, 2019
Dear Editor: I wish to share my gratitude to the Ridgway community for electing me to a four year school board seat. Once again, in true Ridgway fashi...
November 20, 2019
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SILVERTON - Students at Silverton School are being equipped with backpacks and water bottles for field trips, thanks to donations from Jimmy S. Keene ...
November 13, 2019
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A story about the Colorado Outdoor Recreation and Economy Act on Page 6 in the Nov. 7 edition of the Plaindealer incorrectly suggested grazing isn't p...
November 13, 2019
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WESTERN COLORADO Christmas tree permits will be available for purchase at Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests office locations begin...
November 13, 2019
Ragtime and boogie-woogie pianist Bob Milne will perform Sunday at 2 p.m. at the Wright Opera House in Ouray. Milne has had an extraordinary musical...
November 13, 2019
Local organizers of Operation Christmas Child are asking for the community's help in gathering donations for boys and girls across the world. Ridgwa...
November 13, 2019
Local performers You Knew Me When will debut some of their new mountain-inspired songs on Saturday, where local audiences will get the first crack a...
November 13, 2019
From the Ouray County Herald and Ouray County Plaindealer: 40 Years Ago November 15, 1979 - Cloudseeding operations may begin December 1st in the sout...
November 13, 2019
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City administrator declines to make interim chief permanent
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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Niece to serve as chairperson after he, Nauer reject requests from Padgett's backers to appoint her
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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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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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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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...
