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January 9, 1941-November 18, 2022 Marilyn Cipra Beall, of Ouray County, passed away at her residence after a short illness. Marilyn was born on Januar...

November 23, 2022

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CALENDAR & EVENTS

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS: Every Friday and Saturday morning at 9 a.m. and every Wednesday night at 5:30 p.m. at St. Daniel’s Church, 614 Fifth St., Ouray....

November 23, 2022

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THANKFUL ELKS

November 23, 2022

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NEW RESTAURANT MOVING INTO LONG-VACANT SPACE

November 23, 2022

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Community space a work in progress

The town is also still working on its plans for the 2,000 square foot community space on the first floor, which it has leased from Artspace. The town’...

November 23, 2022

OURAY COUNTY LOOKING BACK

50 YEARS AGO November 16, 1972 - Rick Trujillo, a 24-year-old Ouray mining engineer, has a new record under his belt. Saturday he set a meet and cours...

November 17, 2022

Flags appreciated

Dear Editor: I just want to express my thanks to the Ouray County Republican Women for the beautiful flag display around the Town Park in honor of our...

November 17, 2022

Without firefighters, blaze could have been much worse

Dear Editor: On Nov. 9 I came home about 3:15 p.m. and noticed smoke and fire out through the pasture and by the river. I immediately called 911. With...

November 17, 2022

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CALENDAR & EVENTS

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS: Every Friday and Saturday morning at 9 a.m. and every Wednesday night at 5:30 p.m. at St. Daniel’s Church, 614 Fifth St., Ouray....

November 17, 2022

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AROUND THE REGION

GUNNISON Ballot measure 6A, asking for voter approval to expand the allowable uses for lodging tax collected by the Local Marketing District, passed h...

November 17, 2022

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Firefighters gain ground

Sheriff allows some evacuees to return home; blaze shifts away from populated areas

By By Mike Wiggins, Erin McIntyre and Deb Hurley Brobst mike@ouraynews.com erin@ouraynews.com

July 8, 2026

Residents forced to flee the Gold Mountain Fire north of Ouray nearly two weeks ago returned to charred landscapes but fully intact homes Wednesday, an indication that authorities believe the threat h...

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Despite fire, downsized Fourth celebration marches on

By Erin McIntyre erin@ouraynews.com

July 8, 2026

A scaled-back Fourth of July celebration of the 250th birthday of the United States and 150th birthday of Ouray attracted thousands to the city, despite the cancellation of fireworks, water fights and...

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First fire, then floods? Leaders start planning for next potential emergency

By Deb Hurley Brobst Special to the Plaindealer

July 8, 2026

Even though the Gold Mountain Fire is still burning, Ouray County officials are already thinking about flash flood risks in the burn scar as Colorado moves into monsoon season. “This is a predictable ...

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Fire pushes stressed wildlife into urban areas

By By James Hanlon Special to the Plaindealer

July 8, 2026

Wildlife escaping the Gold Mountain Fire are moving closer to town, prompting state wildlife officials to advise the public on how they can simultaneously help and give animals the space they need. Wi...

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Water providers ask customers to pull back

Ridgway enacts mandatory irrigation restrictions

By Mike Wiggins and Erin McIntyre mike@ouraynews.com erin@ouraynews.com

July 8, 2026

Water managers in Ouray County are asking residents to curtail water use and avoid putting more demand on their distribution systems in light of the Gold Mountain Fire and ongoing tinder-dry condition...

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Remote-triggered avalanche in San Juan Mountains

First responders receive first COVID-19 vaccines