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Our subscription rates are changing. Here’s why

[tecnavia_gallery slug='our-subscription-rates-are-changing-heres-why-gallery' view='carousel']Everything costs more these days. We've all seen fuel s...

September 21, 2022

Commissioners haven’t earned respect

Dear Editor: Thank you, Robb Austin, for feedback on my public comment for the second reading of the new marijuana ordinance. I appreciate the opportu...

September 15, 2022

Thanks to all who hustled

Dear Editor: On behalf of the Fortuna Tierra Club, I’d like to publicly thank the many people who participated and contributed to the success of the 7...

September 15, 2022

Refugee housing: good idea, wrong place

Dear Editor: So there’s a plan to get county permission to rebuild the old Fairway Pines golf course clubhouse into refugee housing. Why would anyone ...

September 15, 2022

Obituaries

Patricia Mary Caldwell

Patricia “Pat” Mary Caldwell was born in Phoenix, Arizona on August 20, 1931. She passed away peacefully on September 9, 2022, surrounded by her famil...

September 15, 2022

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LOOKING BACK

50 YEARS AGO September 14, 1972 - Mining of the extensive Tongue Mesa coal fields is more than a remote possibility here, as exploration is stepped up...

September 15, 2022

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POLICE LOG

OURAY SHERIFF The following is an excerpt of cases handled by the Ouray County Sheriff's Office from Sept. 5-11: SEPT. 5 Deputy responded to an agency...

September 15, 2022

News

AROUND THE REGION

GUNNISON Gunnison City Manager Russ Forrest announced his resignation on Aug. 23, to take effect sometime this fall. The decision marks both a departu...

September 15, 2022

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POLICE LOG

OURAY POLICE The following is an excerpt of cases handled by the Ouray Police Department from Sept. 7-13: SEPT. 7 Officers attended firearms training ...

September 15, 2022

Opinion

Advocate supports crime victims

Dear Editor: In light of the recent sexual assault trial against John Warren, owner of Red Mountain Brewing here in Ouray, we think it is important th...

September 15, 2022

Main, News...

Firefighters gain ground on Gold Mountain Fire

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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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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Looking Back

50 Years Ago

July 8, 2026

July 7, 1966 Charges have been filed in Ouray County Court against three Ouray youths for violation of state statutes in climbing over a fence at the municipal swimming pool last Friday and breaking b...

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Remote-triggered avalanche in San Juan Mountains

First responders receive first COVID-19 vaccines