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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WESTERN COLORADO Christmas tree permits will be available for purchase at Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests office locations begin...
November 13, 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
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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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...
