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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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UPDATE: Body of Ridgway man found in Chaffee County

By Mike

October 28, 2026

The bodies of a college student from Ridgway and another man were found Wednesday afternoon in Chaffee County, five days after they left for a weekend hiking trip and got caught in a snowstorm. Kaden ...

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A well-deserved honor

By Erin McIntyre

October 28, 2026

The Telluride Foundation is honoring Williams with its 2026 Volunteer of the Year award. Williams, who moved to Ouray in 1975, is a longtime volunteer and former Ouray city councilor. Her experience i...

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Cow Creek project fight heads to key hearing

By Chart Riggall

October 28, 2026

A Colorado judge will consider next week whether regional water managers have enough ground to stand on to pursue a plan to divert water from Cow Creek into Ridgway Reservoir, as a long-running battle...

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SMPA proposes fifth consecutive rate hike

Trio of increases would raise access charge 27%

By Chart Riggall

October 28, 2026

San Miguel Power Association has proposed to hike its base monthly access charge for the vast majority of its customers from $33 to $42, marking the fifth straight year the power provider has sought a...

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Agency warns of ongoing flood threats in burn scar

By Chart Riggall

October 28, 2026

A U.S. Forest Service survey of the Gold Mountain Fire says flooding and debris flows will likely continue to be dangers within the most severely scorched areas of the burn scar. A report released thi...

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Remote-triggered avalanche in San Juan Mountains

First responders receive first COVID-19 vaccines