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Deputy forest supervisor for GMUG chosen

WESTERN COLORADO A forest ranger from New Mexico will be the new temporary deputy forest supervisor for the Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison Natio...

September 11, 2019

‘Mesmerizing’ performer comes to opera house

Singer-songwriter Hiroya Tsukamoto has been described as eclectic, immersive and mesmerizing. On Saturday, Ouray audiences will have a chance to lis...

September 11, 2019

Mt. Abram comes to Ridgway

TOWN OF RIDGWAY There’s a spectacular view of Mt. Abram in Ridgway now. You were expecting the Cimarrons or Mt. Sneffels, perhaps. But, no. Barthold a...

September 11, 2019

Poetâs Corner: Greg Hunter

This month I am pleased to share a poem written by local writer Greg Hunter who lives in Ridgway and has been jeeping in the San Juan Mountains sinc...

September 11, 2019

Fire and ice: Too much of one, not enough of the other?

“Smoke gets in your eyes”—famous words from a show tune in a 1933 musical. The song was destined to become one of America’s favorite love songs whose ...

September 11, 2019

LOOKING BACK

From the Ouray County Herald and Ouray County Plaindealer: 50 Years Ago September 11, 1969 - Sixty experts in public health from throughout the nation...

September 11, 2019

Town should stand up to businesses on rates

LETTER TO THE EDITOR Dear Editor, Recent Plaindealer reports suggest that many Ridgway business owners think Ridgway “owes” them a water rate break be...

September 11, 2019

Stepping aside for other school board candidates

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Dear Editor, I want to sincerely thank the 40 voters who recently signed my candidacy petition for Ridgway School District Board...

September 11, 2019

Calendar of events for Sept. 5-12, 2019

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 5 TEEN ACTIVITY - Teen Cafe at Ridgway Public Library, 300 Charles St., Ages 12+. 4-5 p.m. FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 6 BUSINESS EVENT - ...

September 5, 2019

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WESTERN SLOPE NEWS BRIEFS

SILVERTON - With bears frequently roaming into Silverton at night in search of snacks, town officials are warning residents and guests to be "bear awa...

September 5, 2019

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A christening for Cimarron Athletic Field

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....

Race pits experience against new perspective

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RIDGWAY MAYOR CANDIDATES

Race pits experience against new perspective

Clark proud of town's progress, aware of challenges

By Erin McIntyre erin@ouraynews.com

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...

Mihelarakis advocates for creatives in first bid for office

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RIDGWAY MAYOR CANDIDATES

Mihelarakis advocates for creatives in first bid for office

By Lia Salvatierra lia@ouraynews.com

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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Water leaders sound supply alarm

Record-low snowpack in San Juans, balmy temps portend meager runoff

By Mike Wiggins mike@ouraynews.com

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

Ribbing focuses bid on sustainability

By Erin McIntyre erin@ouraynews.com

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...

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Remote-triggered avalanche in San Juan Mountains

First responders receive first COVID-19 vaccines