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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Likely ballot measure would raise money for roads, EMS
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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Experts say consolidation may not help homeowners gain, keep coverage
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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Ranch History Museum marks 20th birthday Saturday with expansion preview
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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After recent heated tone, councilors emphasize preserving casual culture
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...
