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LOOKING BACK
50 YEARS AGO September 2, 1971 - Heavy cloudbursts Friday afternoon caused most of Whitehouse Mountain’s east drainage to cut loose in a flooding ramp...
September 1, 2021
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Six candidates vie for Ridgway School Board
Voters will have six candidates to choose from in the race for Ridgway School Board in November, to fill three seats. Each of the positions is for a f...
September 1, 2021
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Camper rescued from Blaine Basin
A woman in her 60s who was camping with a group of people in Blaine Basin last week had to be rescued after taking a “misstep” and injuring herself, a...
September 1, 2021
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Foundation awards grants to local programs
The local Ouray County Community Foundation has awarded $10,000 to local organizations. The Ouray County Public Library's Recovery and Resilience buil...
September 1, 2021
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AROUND THE REGION
GUNNISON The dock was quiet for a summer afternoon on Saturday. Boat slips sat mostly empty as the marina prepared to shut down for the year — six wee...
September 1, 2021
HUSTLE ON THE HILL
HUSTLE ON THE HILL
Participants in the 6th annual Log Hill Hustle fun run on Aug. 29 enjoyed an in-person race this year after last year's virtual event, due to the pand...
September 1, 2021
A DAY AT THE PARK
A DAY AT THE PARK
[tecnavia_gallery slug='a-day-at-the-park-gallery' view='carousel']Ridgway runner Canyon Ishikawa competes in the Compassion 5k on Aug. 27 at Fellin P...
September 1, 2021
Voice of frustration, not support for tax
Dear Editor, In response to Mr. Hall from Albuquerque: My letter addressed and tried to explain the frustration that some in the community feel over t...
September 1, 2021
Ouray’s housing crisis needs creative, compassionate solutions
Dear Editor: While we are both incredibly fortunate to have stable housing today, we have also been directly impacted by the current housing crisis, a...
September 1, 2021
It’s time for some more change
It’s time for some more change
[tecnavia_gallery slug='its-time-for-some-more-change-gallery-20230406-1330-090669' view='carousel']In the summer of 1991, you could catch a matinee a...
August 25, 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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