50 YEARS AGO November 9, 1972 - It was no surprise that President Nixon will have his “four more years” in the White House. Pollsters predicted a reco...
November 9, 2022
Obituaries
Dec. 24, 1964-Oct. 26, 2022 Anthony D. Vallejos, age 57, of Ouray, CO, passed away on October 26, 2022 in Phoenix, AZ, where he was residing for the p...
November 9, 2022
Obituaries
June 21, 1943-Nov. 1, 2022 Jerry Donald Overton, 79, passed on 1 November, 2022, in Montrose, Colorado. Jerry was born on 21 June 1943 to George L. an...
November 9, 2022
News
RIDGWAY MARSHAL The following is a summary of cases the Ridgway Marshal's Office handled from Oct. 17-Nov. 6. If you have information on any of the be...
November 9, 2022
Dear Editor: I recently attended a commission workshop about dirt roads. A handful of 24 residents attended. It was a calming conversation about explo...
November 2, 2022
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November 2, 2022
50 YEARS AGO November 2, 1972 - EDITORIAL: It is happening in New Mexico, and don’t think it can’t happen here — it can and is likely to happen unless...
November 2, 2022
Dear Editor: I commend the Plaindealer and reporter Kylea Henseler with the excellent article on the needs of the three fire departments in Ouray Coun...
November 2, 2022
Dear Editor: Let me start by saying that I have complete respect for the firefighters manning the Simms Fire at U.S. Forest Service direction and the ...
November 2, 2022
News
Bear Creek Trail to close temporarily, Ridgway chooses contractors for projects
May 8, 2025
Bear Creek Trail to close temporarily The Bear Creek National Recreation Trail south of Ouray will close for reconstruction projects during the week until October, according to the U.S. Forest Service...
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Resident asks town to be first to fly planet's flag
May 7, 2025
It’s been planted in Antarctica, held up in the Himalayas and waved by conservationist Jane Goodall at a rally in New York City. But Ridgway could be the world's first place to formally adopt and fly ...
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Nonprofit aims to help ranchers as activity detected in NW corner
May 7, 2025
For the first time since their release in Colorado nearly 18 months ago, gray wolves have crossed into Ouray County. A Colorado Parks and Wildlife map tracing wolf movement between March 25 and April ...
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Fairway Pines Sanitation District could convert to metro district
May 7, 2025
Editor's note: This story has been updated to correct an error. The previous version inaccurately indicated Paul Stashick is currently on the board of directors for the Fairway Pines Estates Property ...
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Commissioners cite concerns about Gold Mountain Ranch, will consider permit again in August
May 7, 2025
A special-use permit application for a proposed guest ranch will come back to Ouray County commissioners in late August after county leaders asked the applicant to address more than 15 concerns. After...
