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CROSS COUNTRY SEASON NEARS FINISH LINE
CROSS COUNTRY SEASON NEARS FINISH LINE
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October 20, 2022
HITTING THE STAGE
HITTING THE STAGE
[tecnavia_gallery slug='hitting-the-stage-gallery' view='carousel']Theater lovers can enjoy a pair of productions in Ouray County this weekend and nex...
October 20, 2022
Factors in favor of fire tax hike
Dear Editor: In my opinion, the most relevant information to consider when deciding how to vote on Ballot Issue 6A is the exponential increase in the ...
October 20, 2022
‘Salt of the earth’ Catlin right choice
Dear Editor: After reading last week’s Plaindealer article that covered the recent Democratic candidate for House District 58, I would like to share m...
October 20, 2022
Opinion
LOOKING BACK
October 19, 1972 - The Woman’s Club of Ouray came out in strong opposition to the planned coal plant and mine in this area, at the last meeting a week...
October 20, 2022
Kuns will champion public education, necessary changes
Dear Editor: House District 58 needs a representative who will not just work tirelessly for farming and agriculture, but also fight for more funding t...
October 20, 2022
Volunteer work has prepared Kuns for House District 58
Dear Editor: Kevin Kuns is running for House District 58. Coming from a strong business background, he wasn't involved in politics until recently, res...
October 20, 2022
On the contrary, Boebert has accomplished much
Dear Editor: The Oct. 6-12 issue of the Plaindealer published a letter to the editor that did not accurately represent how many people feel and I felt...
October 20, 2022
Donna Jeanne Wade
Obituaries
Donna Jeanne Wade
Jan. 21, 1949-Oct. 9, 2022 The lord has called our beloved Mother, Sister and Nana to Heaven and she will be greatly missed. We can rest knowing, that...
October 20, 2022
Crosby Perry-Smith
Obituaries
Crosby Perry-Smith
Nov. 9, 1923-Sept. 23, 2022 Crosby was born in Cape May, New Jersey, the youngest of Oliver Perry- Smith and Agnes Adolph Perry- Smith's four sons. Th...
October 20, 2022
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Ridgway council candidates discuss issues at forum
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Ridgway council candidates discuss issues at forum
Mihelarakis, Clark focus on sustainability, economy
By Lia Salvatierra lia@ouraynews.com 
March 25, 2026
Seasoned insights squared off with fresh perspective during an election forum last week as both of Ridgway’s mayoral candidates answered questions centered on their approaches to sustainability and fo...
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Sergeant slams city leaders
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Sergeant slams city leaders
Troxell claims council, administrator mishandled police department; sheriff offers to hire, train officers
By Mike Wiggins mike@ouraynews.com 
March 25, 2026
The lone remaining sworn officer in the Ouray Police Department criticized city leaders Tuesday for their management of the latest round of turmoil within the department, claiming City Administrator M...
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Views vary on electric building code, other issues
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Views vary on electric building code, other issues
By Mike Wiggins mike@ouraynews.com 
March 25, 2026
Ridgway Town Council candidates split last week over whether they support the potential adoption of an all-electric building code for new development in town, one of several hot topics at a candidate ...
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City’s cost for police services climbing
County OKs amendment boosting reimbursement rate
By By Lia Salvatierra and Mike Wiggins lia@ouraynews.com mike@ouraynews.com 
March 25, 2026
The city of Ouray's tab for having Ouray County provide law enforcement services is growing. Ouray County commissioners on Tuesday approved an amendment to an intergovernmental agreement that will rai...
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County orders property owners to remove gates
Land Use Department says s tructures north of pass built without permits
By Lia Salvatierra lia@ouraynews.com 
March 25, 2026
Ouray County is warning owners of properties north of Red Mountain Pass they must immediately remove two unauthorized gates blocking public access roads and remedy other unpermitted structures on thei...
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