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State Patrol: Fatal highway wreck triggered by illegal pass
A sport-utility vehicle driver who tried to illegally pass several vehicles on a snowy and icy U.S. Highway 550 south of Colona triggered a four-vehic...
January 25, 2023
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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
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Ouray childcare model a blueprint for others
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Ouray childcare model a blueprint for others
A year after two daycares opened within affordable housing development, builder looks to replicate template in three other cities
By Lia Salvatierra lia@ouraynews.com 
May 13, 2026
The solution to the statewide childcare shortage might be here in Ouray County, where a blueprint for building childcare-ready affordable homes was drafted. It’s been a little more than a year since t...
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County tests: No mold problem in meeting rooms
After commissioner claims 'toxicity,' manager says 4-H, courthouse spaces safe to use
By Lia Salvatierra lia@ouraynews.com 
May 13, 2026
Ouray County commissioner meeting rooms don’t have a mold problem, according to testing ordered after Commissioner Lynn Padgett said the facilities caused her to feel sick and used it as justification...
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Beefed-up alpine ranger program returns
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Beefed-up alpine ranger program returns
State grant allows county to add sixth ranger to patrol backcountry, focus on safety, education
By Lia Salvatierra lia@ouraynews.com 
May 13, 2026
Ouray County’s alpine ranger program is back and bigger this year with the help of a state grant. The public will see alpine rangers patrolling areas including Yankee Boy Basin, Imogene Pass and the A...
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Two candidates vie for seat on San Miguel Power board
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Two candidates vie for seat on San Miguel Power board
Election to represent Ridgway, Log Hill contested for first time since 2014
By Lia Salvatierra lia@ouraynews.com 
May 13, 2026
For the first time in more than a decade, there’s a contested election for the District 6 seat on the San Miguel Power Association board of directors, representing all of Ridgway, much of Log Hill and...
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Letters, Opinion...
LETTER TO THE EDITOR
Savage would bring expertise, connection to SMPA board
By Dear Editor: 
May 13, 2026
As San Miguel Power Association District 6 members prepare to vote, for the first time in quite some time we have a choice between two excellent candidates. I encourage members to take a close look at...
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