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Short-term rental tax will chase away Ouray’s lifeblood
Dear Editor: Let’s be honest. Ouray is a tourist based town. It’s not a mining town, it is a tourist town. People come here to enjoy the scenery, swim...
October 13, 2021
An opportunity to support new generations of Ridgway kids
Dear Editor: I am a senior in our community and my child went through the Ridgway school system a number of years ago. She received an excellent educa...
October 13, 2021
Vote no on state ballot issues
Dear Editor: I would like to bring the three state ballot issues to everyone's attention, because they all affect school funding. Amendment 78 would r...
October 13, 2021
Measures will uphold strong learning, fund needed repairs
Dear Editor: As a student of the Ridgway School District, I believe voting in favor of issues 4A and 4B in this upcoming election would benefit studen...
October 13, 2021
4A, 4B sound, responsible investments
Dear Editor: Local elections are of paramount importance and the Ridgway School District has two very important issues on the upcoming ballot, questio...
October 13, 2021
Vote yes on 6A to back library
Dear Editor: Vote yes on 6A and say yes to Ouray Library services. The Ouray Library is asking us to allow it to adjust its mill levy to retain the le...
October 13, 2021
Obituaries
David M. Drayer
David M. Drayer, 80, of Indianapolis, passed away on September 23, 2021, with his loving family by his side. Born January 14, 1941 in Akron, Ohio, he ...
October 7, 2021
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Candidate, issue forum Oct. 14
The Woman’s Club of Ouray County will host a forum Oct. 14 involving the two candidates running for Ouray mayor and four candidates running for two Ou...
October 7, 2021
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CALENDAR & EVENTS
ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS: Every Friday and Saturday morning at 9 and every Tuesday and Wednesday night at 7 at St. Daniel’s Church, 614 Fifth St., Ouray. ...
October 7, 2021
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POLICE LOG
The following is a summary of cases the Ridgway Marshal's Office handled from Sept. 13-Oct 3. If you have information on any of the below active cases...
October 7, 2021
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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
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A well-deserved honor
June 10, 2026
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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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