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New ski trails open on Uncompahgre Plateau
Western Colorado Nordic skiers have a new trail system to enjoy thanks to a partnership between a Montrose-area group and the U.S. Forest Service. The...
January 5, 2023
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Plaindealer wins top honors in state press awards
For the third year in a row, the Ouray County Plaindealer has earned the Colorado Press Association's 'public service' award for reporting and serving...
September 21, 2022
Meet a Ouray teacher
Meet a Ouray teacher
Editor's note: We have continued the tradition of asking new teachers in Ouray and Ridgway to introduce themselves to the community here in the Plaind...
September 15, 2022
Meet the new Ouray teachers
Meet the new Ouray teachers
[tecnavia_gallery slug='meet-the-new-ouray-teachers-gallery' view='carousel']Editor’s note: The Plaindealer has continued the tradition we’ve had the ...
September 1, 2022
Meet the new Ridgway teachers
Meet the new Ridgway teachers
[tecnavia_gallery slug='meet-the-new-ridgway-teachers-gallery' view='carousel']Editor’s note: The Plaindealer has continued the tradition we’ve had th...
August 24, 2022
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Grants aim to boost pool staffing
Public pools could get a boost in labor force with a new state grant meant to help pools stay open and staffed. The Pools Special Initiative, announce...
June 23, 2022
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UpstART brings dark comedy to Ouray stage
Audiences familiar with UpstART Theater’s work — often heartwarming, life-affirming plays — should prepare themselves for something entirely different...
May 26, 2022
Plaindealer honored with 13 journalism awards
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Plaindealer honored with 13 journalism awards
[tecnavia_gallery slug='plaindealer-honored-with-13-journalism-awards-gallery' view='carousel']The Ouray County Plaindealer won 13 awards in the four-...
April 13, 2022
Fly fishing film tour makes splash in Ridgway
Fly fishing film tour makes splash in Ridgway
[tecnavia_gallery slug='fly-fishing-film-tour-makes-splash-in-ridgway-gallery' view='carousel']The 16th Annual Fly Fishing Film Tour is coming to Ridg...
March 9, 2022
Montrose hospital to build new outpatient care center
Montrose hospital to build new outpatient care center
By the end of next year, Ouray County residents will be able to receive outpatient care at a new complex at the south end of Montrose. Montrose Region...
February 24, 2022
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Distracted Montrose County man sustains minor injuries, cited for suspected careless driving
By Erin McIntyre and Mike Wiggins erin@ouraynews.com mike@ouraynews.com 
October 15, 2025
A Montrose County resident survived an accident on Red Mountain Pass on Oct. 9, where his truck went over the edge and rolled down the mountain. According to information from the Colorado State Patrol...
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Gulde touts experience, years of service
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Election 2025
Gulde touts experience, years of service
Gulde touts experience, years of service
By Mike Wiggins mike@ouraynews.com 
October 15, 2025
Tamara Gulde didn’t intend to assemble campaign flyers and put up yard signs this fall. After four years as a Ouray city councilor, she was ready to step back and let someone else take their turn as o...
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Underwood sees gap between council, public
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Election 2025
Underwood sees gap between council, public
By Mike Wiggins mike@ouraynews.com 
October 15, 2025
When he looks out at the audience at a Ouray City Council meeting or walks Main Street, Michael Underwood said he sees and hears people who are disconnected from those elected to represent them. Some ...
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Water costs increase for county irrigators
By Lia Salvatierra lia@ouraynews.com 
October 15, 2025
The cost of leasing backup water to support Ouray County irrigators is increasing this year, as the Tri-County Water Conservancy District is charging $21,000 to store the water in the Ridgway Reservoi...
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Wildfire panel focuses on insurance issues
By Lia Salvatierra lia@ouraynews.com 
October 15, 2025
Wildfires are one natural disaster communities can exercise some control over. And the hope is that soon homeowners will not only have control over mitigating wildfire risk around their homes, but als...
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