Editor’s note: The Ouray County Plaindealer is supporting Beth Paulson’s goal of making poetry more accessible to all during her tenure as poet laur...
July 31, 2019
By Sue Hirshman The presence of birds in a Juniper tree is always magical --Anonymous— When I lived in Indiana, one of my favorite birds was the Easte...
July 31, 2019
Letters
LETTER TO THE EDITOR Dear Editor, As an individual who lives in Ouray County, I rely on law enforcement to ensure a safe community for residents and v...
July 31, 2019
News
SILVERTON -It's now possible to drive the Alpine Loop from Silverton to Lake City and back, but motorists will have to take the long way, over Hurrica...
July 24, 2019
News
WESTERN COLORADO Locals can stock their personal firewood piles for free if they use a permit to harvest downed Ponderosa pine in certain areas of the...
July 24, 2019
News
The Colorado Parks and Wildlife Commission voted to expand its Public Access Program by 100,000 acres in time for the fall hunting season, at the co...
July 24, 2019
The Artists’ Alpine Holiday is celebrating its 59th year and art show at the Ouray Community Center and debuts area artists’ watercolors, pastels, o...
July 24, 2019
From the Ouray County Herald and Ouray County Plaindealer: 50 Years Ago July 24, 1969 - There's been trouble in the camp, and it finally erupted Monda...
July 24, 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...
