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U.S. Highway 50 open until further notice
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U.S. Highway 50 open until further notice
Transportation officials have opened up U.S. Highway 50 between Gunnison and Montrose for travel, to cars traveling east and west, as the northern rou...
August 2, 2021
LOOKING BACK
50 YEARS AGO July 29, 1971 - The Department of Agriculture today ordered a nationwide census of all horses as part of its program to confine and eradi...
July 28, 2021
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Obituaries
Nancy Lorraine Borman
Nancy Lorraine (Lahvic) Borman (age 83) of Montrose, CO passed away peacefully at home July 18, 2021. She is survived by her husband Tom; daughters Ka...
July 28, 2021
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CORRECTION
A story on Page 1 in the July 22-28 edition mistakenly indicated Wild West Realty co-owner Sharon Wild performs property management services for seven...
July 28, 2021
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Fire restrictions lifted
The monsoonal moisture has enabled several local and federal agencies to lift Stage 1 fire restrictions. Ouray County, the town of Ridgway, the Grand ...
July 28, 2021
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Council candidate info meetings Aug. 3
The city of Ouray will host a pair of informational meetings Aug. 3 for candidates considering running for City Council this fall. The mayor's seat an...
July 28, 2021
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AROUND THE REGION
GUNNISON Western Colorado University’s former board of trustees chair Chris Blees called it a “gaping hole,” and its new interim president referred to...
July 28, 2021
Water fights were within the rules
Dear Editor: My brother, Tom, and I competed in the Ouray Volunteer Fire Department’s 4th of July water fights this year for the first time. I’ve live...
July 28, 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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