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
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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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June 10, 2026
An economist and finance strategist has been hired as Ouray County's chief financial officer. Ouray County announced this week it has hired Jason Schrock for the position and he will start in July. Ou...
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June 10, 2026
Ouray County Public Health will now provide free reproductive health services for patients under 25 years old, under new agreements approved by county commissioners Tuesday. The yearlong program calle...
News
June 10, 2026
Ouray County voters should begin receiving ballots in the mail this week in advance of the June 30 primary election. Most of the competition for the primary election is at the state and federal level....
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Lawsuit accusing city of broken promises, defamation followed internal complaints against staff, councilor
June 10, 2026
The Ouray Police Department’s sole sworn officer has filed a lawsuit against the city, accusing city officials of broken promises, unprofessional behavior and defamation. The lawsuit follows a series ...
