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Opinion
CORRECTION
An article on Page 2 of the Nov. 11-17 Plaindealer should have clarified that Ouray Silver Mines does not make the decision to open or close County Ro...
November 18, 2021
Fence offer appreciated, but it doesn’t meet needs
Dear Editor: Recently, Cedar Hill Cemetery was offered a gift of a white vinyl fence to be placed along the front of the cemetery. While the cemetery ...
November 18, 2021
An offer of thanks, a request to participate
Dear Editor: What an honor to serve as a Ouray City Council member the past eight years. Thank you to those citizens that put their trust in me with t...
November 18, 2021
Obituaries
Ester Montonati Oct. 11, 1938-Nov. 1, 2021 / Romana Hibbs Nov. 18, 1942-Nov. 4, 2021
Both Ester and Romana were born in Regnana, Italy, to Dominico and Clementina (Mattivi) Groff. After immigrating to the United States, they joined the...
November 11, 2021
William “Bill” Stark Jr.
Obituaries
William “Bill” Stark Jr.
William “Bill” Stark, Jr. passed onward in Colorado Springs on Monday, November 1st of complications from cancer. He was surrounded by loving family m...
November 11, 2021
News
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 ...
November 11, 2021
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AROUND THE REGION
GUNNISON At the Oct. 26 meeting of the Gunnison City Council, Community Development Director Anton Sinkewich presented members with a list of recommen...
November 11, 2021
Ouray County Woman’s Club
Ouray County Woman’s Club
Editor's note: The Ouray County Plaindealer is featuring nonprofit organizations which are based in Ouray County and serve Ouray County in a series of...
November 11, 2021
Ouray Elks Lodge #492
Ouray Elks Lodge #492
Editor's note: The Ouray County Plaindealer is featuring nonprofit organizations which are based in Ouray County and serve Ouray County in a series of...
November 11, 2021
Opinion
More school funding a reality thanks to voters, volunteers
Dear Editor: On behalf of our students, our staff, our school board and our entire Ridgway School District, we would like to thank the Ridgway voters ...
November 11, 2021
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Cimarron Gathering Place opens with fanfare
By James Hanlon 
November 6, 2026
After months of planning, elder community members now have a place to gather during the week. The Cimarron Gathering Place is an age-friendly community center held most Tuesdays and Thursdays at the O...
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Cleared for takeoff
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Cleared for takeoff
Halloween full of tricks and treats
By Erin McIntyre 
November 4, 2026
Ouray’s Main Street was a spooky place to be on Halloween, with witches at the Wright Opera House including Gayle Veum of Log Hill. The “King of Pop” and a member of the Jackson Five were spotted tric...
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Sales tax measure fails
By Chart Riggall 
November 4, 2026
Ouray County voters on Tuesday rejected a proposal to raise the local sales tax rate by 0.5% in order to fund future disaster relief, dashing county officials’ hopes to find a new revenue source for e...
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Ridgway teen memorialized
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Ridgway teen memorialized
Killed in climbing accident, Matsuda remembered for loyalty, passion, work ethic
By Mike Wiggins mike@ouraynews.com 
November 4, 2026
After pulling a 16-hour shift on this summer’s Gold Mountain Fire, Bennett Raley knew he could trust and rely on his young teammate. The volunteer firefighter with the Log Hill Volunteer Fire Departme...
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Can public save Alpine Ranger program?
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Can public save Alpine Ranger program?
With government bowing out, group seeks to raise money for backcountry patrols
By By Chart Riggall chart@ouraynews.com 
November 4, 2026
With a lack of government funding to continue Ouray County’s Alpine Ranger patrols next year, the task has fallen to locals to raise enough money – $67,000, to be exact – to keep the backcountry patro...
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