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State food pantry grant program under review

By Eric Galatas Public News Service Colorado lawmakers are considering a measure that would extend funding for emergency food assistance throughout th...

February 9, 2022

Obituaries

Gwen T. M. Serra

[tecnavia_gallery slug='gwen-t-m-serra-gallery' view='carousel']Gwendolyn Theresa Marie Serra passed away on Tuesday, January 25, 2022, at St. Mary’s ...

February 3, 2022

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POLICE LOG

The following is a summary of cases the Ridgway Marshal's Office handled from Jan. 10-23. If you have information on any of the below active cases or ...

February 3, 2022

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A MELLOW MORNING

Gordie and Cheryl Gibson of Ouray walk along the river trail in Ridgway with their Goldendoodle, Mellow, on Wednesday. The Gibsons were enjoying the s...

February 3, 2022

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CALENDAR & EVENTS

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 3, 2022

Opinion

LOOKING BACK

50 YEARS AGO February 3, 1972 - Dear Editor: One letter to the editor deserves another. I found myself becoming impatient as I read the letters of two...

February 3, 2022

Dems should alter affiliation, vote for Coram

Dear Editor: Voters in Ouray should be aware that the Republican and Democratic primaries will be taking place on June 28 of this year. Party members ...

February 3, 2022

Locals honored with Ice Fest Savoye Award

Bill MacTiernan, left, and Sam Rushing, described by Ice Park Board Member Frank Robertson as “pillars of the Ouray Ice Park since its inception,” rec...

January 31, 2022

Covid

State reports COVID outbreak at Ridgway school

Ridgway Elementary School was the site of the county's eighth COVID-19 outbreak earlier this month, according to the Colorado Department of Public Hea...

January 27, 2022

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AROUND THE REGION

GUNNISON A mining company plans to propose that water quality standards on a creek near Sargents be lowered, a move that could allow more radioactive ...

January 27, 2022

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County hires finance director

By Plaindealer Staff

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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County to provide free reproductive health services

By LIA SALVATIERRA

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...

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Primary ballots mailed to voters

By Plaindealer Staff

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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A well-deserved honor

June 10, 2026

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Police sergeant sues Ouray

Lawsuit accusing city of broken promises, defamation followed internal complaints against staff, councilor

By Erin McIntyre erin@ouraynews.com

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 ...

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Remote-triggered avalanche in San Juan Mountains

First responders receive first COVID-19 vaccines