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LAKE CITY
Low stream flow in the Lake Fork River below Lake San Cristobal has prompted partial release of an in-stream water right from the lake, which is contr...
September 30, 2021
WAITING FOR GODOT COMES TO SHERBINO
WAITING FOR GODOT COMES TO SHERBINO
Samuel Beckett’s “Waiting for Godot” is on stage at the Sherbino Theater on Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The show stars Edward Cating and Ja...
September 30, 2021
AN INVITATION TO RUN
AN INVITATION TO RUN
[tecnavia_gallery slug='an-invitation-to-run-gallery' view='carousel']Above: Ouray runner Vinny Schierenberg nears the finish line and misses first pl...
September 30, 2021
Opinion
LOOKING BACK
50 YEARS AGO September 30, 1971 - Kitchen Korner with Betty Goddard High Altitude Kitchen Tested Recipes: Hello Friends; You should step into my kitch...
September 30, 2021
Opinion
Schools seek revenue on top of revenue
Dear Editor: According to the May, 2021 Notice of Valuation from the county assessor’s office my property taxes due in 2022 went up approximately 15% ...
September 30, 2021
Opinion
Comment now on draft forest plan
Dear Editor: The Grand Mesa-Uncompahgre-Gunnison National Forest released its draft forest plan and draft Environmental Impact Statement on Aug. 13, w...
September 30, 2021
Opinion
A cowardly cartoon
Dear Editor: I would like to redress the political cartoon published in last week’s Opinion section. In the era through which we are currently passing...
September 30, 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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