Dear Editor: What has happened to the party of Lincoln? The Republican National Committee recently voted to censure two outstanding Republican Congres...
February 16, 2022
Dear Editor: I read with interest and a little bit of consternation the article in last week’s Plaindealer entitled “City ceases planning pact with co...
February 16, 2022
Dear Editor: I’m not going to beat around the bush ... this letter is a plain and simple "shout out" to citizens and organizations and their energy in...
February 16, 2022
News
GUNNISON Gunnison Valley Health has kept its hospital up and running throughout the pandemic. But the related staffing shortage recently prompted an u...
February 10, 2022
News
The following is an excerpt of cases handled by the Ouray Police Department from Feb. 1-8: FEB. 1 Officer completed a security check of the Ouray City...
February 10, 2022
News
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....
February 10, 2022
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By Carolina Brown news@ouraynews.com In their first steps toward revising Ouray County’s marijuana rules, county commissioners seem to agree on at lea...
February 10, 2022
News
50 YEARS AGO February 10, 1972 - “I’ve told you a hundred times that the city will not be blackmailed with that piddly piece of land.” So said Frank W...
February 10, 2022
Opinion
A Chalkbeat Colorado story that published in the Feb. 3-9 print edition of the Plaindealer incorrectly said the Ouray School District was one of 26 di...
February 10, 2022
By 9News Colorado is known for its skiing. But the cost to get on the mountain continues to rise. From ski passes to gear to lodging to lessons, the p...
February 9, 2022
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Council votes unanimously to pursue legal action over enforcing land use code, long-term housing at hotel
March 27, 2026
The town of Ridgway is suing the owners of MTN Lodge, demanding they continue to pay lodging taxes while using their hotel as workforce housing over the next four years. The lawsuit comes after months...
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Mihelarakis, Clark focus on sustainability, economy
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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Troxell claims council, administrator mishandled police department; sheriff offers to hire, train officers
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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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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County OKs amendment boosting reimbursement rate
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...
