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Ridgway enacts mandatory fire, water restrictions

Ridgway has implemented mandatory water restrictions and a Stage I fire ban, as of today. Hot, dry conditions and persistent high temperatures, as wel...

June 17, 2021

Obituaries

Wayne M. Nash

Wayne Morris Nash was born on July 1, 1925 to Walter H. and Alta (Chambers) Nash in Red Wing, Minnesota. Wayne attended public schools in Red Wing, gr...

June 16, 2021

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AROUND THE REGION

GUNNISON The Town of Crested Butte ended one crisis declaration while starting another Monday night. As council rescinded its COVID emergency status, ...

June 16, 2021

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NEWS BRIEFS

Fire restrictions go into effect Hot, dry conditions and record temperatures have resulted in high fire danger in the area, causing a trio of local an...

June 16, 2021

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READY TO RIDE

June 16, 2021

LOOKING BACK

50 YEARS AGO June 17, 1971 - Letter to the Editor: While I remain as Chief of Police and Chief Dog Catcher of the City of Ouray, the Police Force will...

June 16, 2021

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Telluride man killed in accident near Ridgway

A 26-year-old Telluride man died in an early morning crash today south of Ridgway on U.S. Highway 550. The driver has been identified as Silas Berrier...

June 16, 2021

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Ridgway doctor agrees to settlement

A former Ridgway doctor has agreed to never practice medicine again or apply for a license in the U.S. and to pay back Medicare funds he received whil...

June 16, 2021

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Stage 1 fire restrictions enacted on BLM land

UPDATE as of 7:35 p.m. Wednesday: The city of Ouray has joined in with other governments in implementing Stage 1 fire restrictions as of midnight toni...

June 16, 2021

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Missing Ouray man found dead in river

A Ouray man reported missing by his wife was found dead in the Uncompahgre River Wednesday evening after suffering a "significant injury" at his house...

June 10, 2021

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Ridgway council votes to explore all-electric rules with grant money

By LIA SALVATIERRA

June 12, 2026

The Ridgway Town Council has decided it’s willing to take a chance on a grant-funded public process in pursuit of an all-electric building code for new construction. Councilors unanimously voted on We...

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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

June 10, 2026

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Remote-triggered avalanche in San Juan Mountains

First responders receive first COVID-19 vaccines