Dear Editor: The old African proverb, “It takes a village to raise a child,” is certainly true when it comes to the Ridgway school community. Parents,...
October 9, 2019
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Dear Editor, It has come to my attention that there is a movement underway to stop the building of a new motel in Ouray. The Cit...
October 9, 2019
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Dear Editor, Please vote no on the upcoming Road and Bridge massive tax increase ballot measure even if you agree additional fun...
October 9, 2019
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Dear Editor, There is one assumption concerning the funding for Ouray County roads that has not been adequately discussed: What ...
October 9, 2019
Dear Editor, Last week, Congressman Scott Tipton held a listening session in Ouray to discuss his draft public lands proposal, the Colorado Recreation...
October 9, 2019
Dear Editor, I am writing in support of the candidacy of Aimee Vann for the upcoming position on the Ouray School Board. As the mother of five childre...
October 9, 2019
Though Elevate Wellness Spa in Ouray has a new owner, she has a familiar face to customers who have been coming for years. Jayne Johnson worked there ...
October 7, 2019
Runners compete in the Sweitzer Lake Invitational on Sept. 27 in Delta. High school runners from Ouray, Ridgway and Silverton will next compete at the...
October 2, 2019
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By Olivia Exstrum, Special to the Plaindealer As a lieutenant with the Dallas Police Department, Jim Lewis was a part of a department of nearly 4,000 ...
October 2, 2019
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A trans-Atlantic trio of musicians will present Irish and American folk music on Saturday at the Wright Opera House in Ouray. One for the Foxes, which...
October 2, 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...
