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The following is an excerpt of cases handled by the Ouray Police Department from Sept. 27-Oct. 4: SEPT. 27 Officer found a parking violation in the 20...
October 7, 2021
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School board forum Oct. 20
The Ridgway-Ouray Community Council and D3 Colorado are sponsoring a candidate forum for the three open seats on the Ridgway School District board. Th...
October 7, 2021
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AROUND THE REGION
GUNNISON Gunnison County commissioners have intervened to save Gunnison’s newest childhood education center from closure, granting the school $60,000 ...
October 7, 2021
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POLICE LOG
The following is an excerpt of cases handled by the Ouray County Sheriff's Office from Sept. 27-Oct. 3: SEPT. 27 Deputy responded to the 1200 block of...
October 7, 2021
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LOOKING BACK
50 YEARS AGO October 7, 1971 - Two escapes from the Roubideau Honor Camp at Delta, one considered dangerous, were captured in Ouray at 11 a.m. last Fr...
October 7, 2021
Opinion
Invest in students, community’s future
Dear Editor: Join me in voting yes for 4A (MLO) and 4B (BOND) to preserve excellence in our local schools. The State of Colorado has taken more than $...
October 7, 2021
Thanks for Ramble help
Dear Editor: On behalf of Ouray, Ridgway and Silverton school districts, we say thank you to the numerous individuals and entities that helped make th...
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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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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