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LOOKING BACK
From the Ouray County Herald and Ouray County Plaindealer: 50 Years Ago October 30, 1969 - The Bureau of Reclamation plans no cloud seeding this winte...
October 30, 2019
Karen Risch: Late first snow, frost may portend warmer, drier winter
Ouray’s first mountain snow arrived rather late this year, on Oct. 3, but still managed to refresh last winter’s lingering white patch visible in Mt. ...
October 30, 2019
Letter: Countryman has experience, tools for Ridgway School Board
Dear Editor: We are writing this letter in support of Ridgway School Board candidate John Countryman. It seems there are two vacancies and three candi...
October 30, 2019
Letters to the Editor: Oct. 31, 2019
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Dear Editor: What was I watching? General Hospital? No. Jerry Springer? No. Some police show? No. It was much more sobering than...
October 30, 2019
Letter: A yes vote on 1A is needed to stop further county road degradation
Dear Editor: Yet another pitch for a YES vote for ballot issue 1A (Road & Bridge fund). Why my voice? I have been involved in the evolution of th...
October 30, 2019
A WELCOME HONOR
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A WELCOME HONOR
October 23, 2019
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New ice park fees OK’d
CITY OF OURAY A change in the fee structure for professional climbing guides is intended to generate more revenue to manage the Ouray Ice Park. The Ou...
October 23, 2019
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WESTERN SLOPE NEWS BRIEFS
SILVERTON - Town and county officials are expressing concern that state officials are reluctant to take the lead role in managing the Bonita Peak Mini...
October 23, 2019
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Panel OKs 911 surcharge hike
OURAY COUNTY The Colorado Public Utilities Commission has approved a request from the Ouray Emergency Telephone Service Authority to increase monthly ...
October 23, 2019
Blaze challenges firefighters
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Blaze challenges firefighters
[tecnavia_gallery slug='blaze-challenges-firefighters-gallery' view='carousel']OURAY COUNTY Concerned community members attended a meeting with fire o...
October 23, 2019
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County to pursue use tax
Likely ballot measure would raise money for roads, EMS
By Deb Hurley Brobst Special to the Plaindealer 
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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Will fire authority ease insurance woes?
Experts say consolidation may not help homeowners gain, keep coverage
By Lia Salvatierra lia@ouraynews.com 
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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Celebration honors past, looks to future
Ranch History Museum marks 20th birthday Saturday with expansion preview
By Lia Salvatierra lia@ouraynews.com 
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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Ridgway council seeks more efficient meetings
After recent heated tone, councilors emphasize preserving casual culture
By Lia Salvatierra lia@ouraynews.com 
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...
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