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Alan Todd: A funny thing happened on the way to the RFP
When a government entity puts out a request for proposal, it's usually done in a manner to make the playing field level for any and all wanting to bid...
October 16, 2019
NO: A usage-based method that charges tourists their share is better
A guest column from George Kerber Please vote NO on the Referendum 1A massive tax increase for Road/Bridge even if you believe additional funding is n...
October 16, 2019
LOOKING BACK
From the Ouray County Herald and Ouray County Plaindealer: 50 Years Ago October 16, 1969 - In response to the active interest displayed by Ouray citiz...
October 16, 2019
Cow Creek Fire Updates
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Cow Creek Fire Updates
[tecnavia_gallery slug='cow-creek-fire-updates-gallery' view='carousel']Update: Noon on Monday Fire managers will hold a community meeting about the C...
October 16, 2019
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Workshop aimed at helping small businesses
  Whether you’re a new business owner navigating start-up hurdles or a longtime entrepreneur looking to spark growth and innovation, a workshop in Nor...
October 9, 2019
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Mayor steamed over hiring claims
By Erin McIntyre & Mike Wiggins An anonymous letter from “concerned citizens of Ouray” about “continued corruption at City Hall” and the hiring p...
October 9, 2019
Birds of Ouray County: A marvel of migration—Wilson’s Warbler
Birds of Ouray County: A marvel of migration—Wilson’s Warbler
By Sue Hirshman I wonder if migration Is an enforced exile From a home they love best --Anonymous— My birding friend and I attended the Bird Banding a...
October 9, 2019
A restoration full of Grit
A restoration full of Grit
[tecnavia_gallery slug='a-restoration-full-of-grit-gallery' view='carousel']By Olivia Exstrum, Special to the Plaindealer Before it was the residence ...
October 9, 2019
LOOKING BACK
From the Ouray County Herald and Ouray County Plaindealer: 50 Years Ago October 9, 1969 - Wind at a good fast clip last Thursday started the beautiful...
October 9, 2019
Inside Passage: On the edge of a world on the edge
Seeing Alaska from the deck of a cruise ship is not like actually being in Alaska. Not like walking into the wilderness or taking a Land Rover into De...
October 9, 2019
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Sheriff’s office takes on policing for city, meeting scheduled tonight
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Sheriff’s office takes on policing for city, meeting scheduled tonight
Another officer resigns from police department, leaving sergeant and administrative assistant
By Mike Wiggins 
February 2, 2026
The Ouray County Sheriff’s Office has assumed full responsibility for law enforcement services in the city of Ouray after City Administrator Michelle Metteer reassigned the police department’s two rem...
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Onward and upward
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Onward and upward
January 28, 2026
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Town prepares for legal battle
By Erin McIntyre erin@ouraynews.com 
January 28, 2026
Editor's note: This article has been corrected to reflect that Ridgway Lodge LLC is the owner of MTN Lodge. Ridgway retains attorney after MTN Lodge owners say they won't pay taxes on long-term worker...
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County eyes budget cuts
By Lia Salvatierra lia@ouraynews.com 
January 28, 2026
Manager: Looking for ways to avoid cutting employees Ouray County leaders have loosely settled on wanting to cut $500,000 from the county’s 2026 budget, anticipating they will have more unexpected exp...
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Coroner seeks help with unclaimed body
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Coroner seeks help with unclaimed body
January 28, 2026
Ouray County's coroner is seeking help finding friends of a man who was estranged from his family and died at a Ouray hotel. Quality Inn staff found William Curio Jr., who went by Billy, in his hotel ...
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