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Let’s make sure the local arts scene remains robust
Dear Editor: Last Friday, an exceptional event took place at Ridgway's Sherbino Theater. "Death of the Pugilist" was magnificent. In fact, I would go ...
April 27, 2022
Bill shifts recycling responsibility to waste-producers
Dear Editor: Colorado has an abysmal 15% recycling rate, less than half the national average of 32%. That amounts to $100 million worth of usable raw ...
April 27, 2022
Obituaries
Everett Hess
Many knew him as Everett, but to us, he was dad. On April 13, 2022, sadly, we all said goodbye to him. Although we say goodbye to his person, his lega...
April 27, 2022
John Lesnefsky Jr.
Obituaries
John Lesnefsky Jr.
John Lesnefsky, Jr., a long time resident of Ouray and Montrose, Colorado, passed away on April 11, 2022 at St. Anthony’s North Hospital in Westminste...
April 27, 2022
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CALENDAR & EVENTS
FRIDAY, APRIL 29 FILM: “Reel Rock” presented by Citizens State Bank at the Sherbino Theater, Clinton Street, Ridgway. 7:30 p.m. $15. Check sherbino.or...
April 27, 2022
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New Ouray County judge appointed
An attorney in Ouray has been appointed to become the newest county court judge in Ouray County. Gov. Jared Polis earlier this month named Lane Thomas...
April 27, 2022
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Deadline to apply for Mountain Fever scholarships is May 1
Mountain Fever Shirts & Gifts in Ouray is offering two $1,000 scholarships to seniors graduating from Ouray School this spring with at least a 2....
April 27, 2022
A HISTORIC AWARD
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A HISTORIC AWARD
Gov. Jared Polis congratulates Wright Opera House board member Kit Meckel and opera house accountant Sarah Miller for the 2022 Stephen H. Hart Award f...
April 27, 2022
FRIENDS, FASHION AND FUN
FRIENDS, FASHION AND FUN
Sisters Sue and Ellen Husch of Ridgway model during the 45th annual Friends of the Library luncheon and fashion show on Saturday at the Ouray Communit...
April 27, 2022
Red Mountain Pass to close intermittently in May
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Red Mountain Pass to close intermittently in May
Highway 550 between Silverton and Ouray will be closed intermittently over the next few weeks in order for San Miguel Power Association to perform wor...
April 26, 2022
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Ridgway girls run down state title
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Ridgway girls run down state title
Young team blows past competition to hoist Class 2A cross country trophy
By By Matt Meyer Special to the Plaindealer 
November 5, 2025
There isn’t a perfect translation for “hill” in Chinese. That's something Natasha Hessler discovered when she arrived at the famous creek crossing during the Colorado State Cross Country Championship ...
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Underwood elected mayor
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ELECTION 2025
Underwood elected mayor
Hart joins council, which needs to fill two spots
By Mike Wiggins mike@ouraynews.com 
November 5, 2025
Ouray City Councilor Michael Underwood won election to the mayor’s seat Tuesday night, succeeding on a campaign that emphasized fiscal conservatism and a vow to fix what he perceives as a disconnect b...
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Property tax hikes pass for cemetery, fire districts
By Lia Salvatierra lia@ouraynews.com 
November 5, 2025
Voters Tuesday night approved tax increases for the Cedar Hill Cemetery District and the Ouray Fire Protection District. A measure to increase the cemetery district’s mill levy from 0.33 mills to 1 mi...
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ELECTION 2025
Voters approve new county lodging tax
By Lia Salvatierra lia@ouraynews.com 
November 5, 2025
Voters in unincorporated Ouray County approved a new 6% lodging tax that is expected to provide more than $182,000 in additional funding during a tight 2026 budget year and into the future. The measur...
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ELECTION 2025
Fagrelius, Meruelo win school board seats
By Erin McIntyre erin@ouraynews.com 
November 5, 2025
Ouray voters have chosen two former educators to join the Ouray School Board, according to unofficial results from Tuesday’s election. Three candidates competed for two open seats on the school board,...
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