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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....
January 27, 2022
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NEWS BRIEFS
Internet, cell service out for hours Tuesday Internet and cell service was cut to thousands of people in Ouray County and Telluride for several hours ...
January 27, 2022
Opinion
LOOKING BACK
50 YEARS AGO January 27, 1972 - There is encouraging increase in use of the Ouray Public Library, according to figures released by Librarian Jonny Jin...
January 27, 2022
Opinion
Honor fire losses by being prepared
Dear Editor: As the New Year dawns, residents in Louisville and Superior are still shocked at the loss of over 1,000 structures, one confirmed death a...
January 27, 2022
WINNER, WINNER
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WINNER, WINNER
Jeffrey Zenker of California won the 2021 Jeep Raffle, sponsored by the Ouray Chamber Resort Association, and traveled to Ouray last week to pick up h...
January 19, 2022
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POLICE LOG
The following is an excerpt of cases handled by the Ouray Police Department from Jan. 11-15: JAN. 11 Officer found a parking violation in the 300 bloc...
January 19, 2022
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AROUND THE REGION
GUNNISON The City of Gunnison plans to use over $1.6 million in COVID recovery funds to upsize main sewer lines and remove pinch points that could res...
January 19, 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....
January 19, 2022
Opinion
LOOKING BACK
50 YEARS AGO January 20, 1972 - The only way the Ouray School can keep its present 18 teachers and current programs is by taking emergency measures. F...
January 19, 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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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....
Police sergeant sues Ouray
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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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