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Eleanor M. Leeper
Eleanor Mae Leeper, 95, died of heart failure at her son’s home in Montrose, Colorado. She was the daughter of Lelia and Oscar Linn in Canton, IL. She...
January 6, 2022
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CALENDAR & EVENTS
ART SHOW: Ouray County Community Art Show at the Ridgway Library during normal hours. Nov. 12 through Jan. 12. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS: Every Friday and ...
January 6, 2022
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AROUND THE REGION
GUNNISON When William Spicer first moved to the valley in 2009, he bought the cheapest house he could find on the market. The home was small, but he l...
January 6, 2022
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POLICE LOG
The following is a summary of cases the Ridgway Marshal's Office handled from Dec. 13-26. If you have information on any of the below active cases or ...
January 6, 2022
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POLICE LOG
The following is an excerpt of cases handled by the Ouray Police Department from Dec. 28-Jan. 4: DEC. 28 Officer issued a citation for a vehicle parke...
January 6, 2022
WHATCHA LOOKIN’ AT?
WHATCHA LOOKIN’ AT?
A doe on Log Hill sticks her tongue out while eating snow. Recent population estimates of mule deer in Ouray County from the Colorado Parks and Wildli...
January 6, 2022
Opinion
LOOKING BACK
50 YEARS AGO January 6, 1972 - Hopes of beginning construction on a sewer system for the town of Ridgway by April or May seemed dashed Monday night, b...
January 6, 2022
Democracy remains in danger
Dear Editor: I am 82 years of age, and until the attack on the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, I never thought our democracy was seriously threatened. Former...
January 6, 2022
A Christmas miracle
Dear Editor: Our Ouray Christmas Miracle: After being in southwest Colorado for close to two weeks, three of our four family members contracted COVID-...
January 6, 2022
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Marshal investigates helicopter report
The Ridgway Marshal's office is investigating several reports of a helicopter flying low over town last night and sounds of explosions or gunfire, rep...
January 4, 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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