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Ouray Police Blotter Aug. 6-13, 2019
The following is an excerpt of cases the Ouray Police Department handled from Aug. 6 to Aug. 13, 2019. Aug. 6 Officer responded to the Police Departme...
August 16, 2019
Calendar of events for Aug. 15-22
To submit an item to our calendar of events, please email it to calendar@ouraynews.com. THURSDAY, AUGUST 15 LIVE MUSIC - Peter Stoltzman and New Stand...
August 16, 2019
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Campers cautioned about bears on Grand Mesa
WESTERN COLORADO U.S. Forest Service and Colorado Parks and Wildlife officials are again warning campers of bear activity on the Western Slope, this t...
August 15, 2019
Petals at their peak
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Petals at their peak
[tecnavia_gallery slug='petals-at-their-peak-gallery' view='carousel']By Mary Menz, Special to the Plaindealer April showers bring May flowers to many...
August 15, 2019
Opinion
LOOKING BACK
From the Ouray County Herald and Ouray County Plaindealer: 50 Years Ago August 14, 1969 - (advertisement) $100 reward for information leading to posit...
August 15, 2019
Yesteryear candidates for office left much to be desired
Yesteryear candidates for office left much to be desired
Brace yourself for what looks like half the residents of Ouray running for the open mayor spot and a few council seats. These must be cushy positions ...
August 15, 2019
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Proposed road tax generates plenty of questions Dear Editor, I am Sam Ewing, disgruntled Ouray County taxpayer. After attending regular commissioner m...
August 15, 2019
Calendar of events for Aug. 8 – 15, 2019
To submit your event to our calendar, please email details to calendar@ouraynews.com. THURSDAY, AUGUST 8 SUMMER READING - Summer Reading Programs at R...
August 8, 2019
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CBS to return to local DirecTV customers
Ouray County DirecTV customers will be able to watch their favorite CBS shows again starting today, as an agreement between the network and the cable ...
August 8, 2019
Highway rebuild done as other work starts
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Highway rebuild done as other work starts
WESTERN COLORADO Crews have finished reconstruction of a section of Colorado Highway 145 between Telluride and Cortez that was destroyed by a massive ...
August 7, 2019
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A christening for Cimarron Athletic Field
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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....
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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...
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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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Ribbing focuses bid on sustainability
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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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