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Plaindealer publishers honored with award from state journalism organization

Ouray County Plaindealer co-owners, publishers and editors Erin McIntyre and Mike Wiggins have jointly been awarded the 2021 Keeper of the Flame award...

May 6, 2021

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County to pause new marijuana operations

Ouray County commissioners voted to impose a six-month moratorium on new applications for retail marijuana operations and grow facilities on Wednesday...

April 28, 2021

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U.S. 50 construction begins near Blue Mesa

[tecnavia_gallery slug='u-s-50-construction-begins-near-blue-mesa-gallery' view='carousel']Anyone wanting to travel from Ouray County to Gunnison shou...

April 14, 2021

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Plaindealer request for records heads to court

A district court judge will decide whether the public has access to disciplinary records for two Ouray County employees who have been at the helm of t...

February 10, 2021

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Local electeds seek Boebert probe

Local elected officials are asking Congressional leaders to investigate U.S. Rep. Lauren Boebert’s actions in relation to riot last week, in which fiv...

January 14, 2021

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Consultant to present regional meat processing study

A consultant next week will present the results of a study examining the feasibility of a regional meat processing facility. Goldenhorn Consulting Gro...

December 10, 2020

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Ridgway Film Fest online through Friday

Film buffs will have a chance to travel the world and explore a diverse collection of visual storytelling, curated by world-renowned filmmakers, in th...

November 12, 2020

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Ballots for primary, sheriff recall elections arriving soon

Ballots for the primary election and the sheriff recall election here in Ouray County are being mailed to registered voters this week. Voters here in ...

June 11, 2020

Plaindealer sweeps state press awards

The Ouray County Plaindealer earned the top award for newspapers in its class from the Colorado Press Association for its work in 2019, along with rec...

May 21, 2020

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Financial losses trigger layoffs at Montrose hospital

Citing a loss in revenue attributed to canceling elective surgeries and procedures related to COVID-19, Montrose Memorial Hospital announced it has la...

May 21, 2020

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October 22, 2025

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Board makes offer on top job

On same day commissioners pick Peace Corps director, interim manager resigns

By Lia Salvatierra lia@ouraynews.com

October 22, 2025

Ouray County’s new county manager will travel from Santiago de Queretaro, Mexico, for the job, if he accepts the position. Ouray County commissioners unanimously voted Tuesday to offer the county’s to...

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Federal shutdown threatens food assistance program

By By Lia Salvatierra and Erin McIntyre lia@ouraynews.com erin@ouraynews.com

October 22, 2025

Food assistance for low-income residents in Ouray County will likely be cut off at the end of the month due to the federal government shutdown, leaving an estimated 170 households with less money and ...

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Woman’s body found in mine shaft

By Erin McIntyre erin@ouraynews.com

October 22, 2025

A Ridgway woman who was reported missing Monday night was found dead in a deep, water-filled mine shaft on Red Mountain Pass. Rescuers found Jennifer Nelson, 54, early Tuesday morning after accidental...

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City OKs purchase of new police vehicles

Interim police chief sought five hybrid SUVs to replace aging fleet; council authorizes three

By Mike Wiggins and Deb Hurley Brobst mike@ouraynews.com

October 22, 2025

The Ouray City Council approved the purchase of three new police vehicles Monday night, allowing the police department to start rotating in new patrol cars for an aging fleet that hasn’t been replaced...

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Remote-triggered avalanche in San Juan Mountains

First responders receive first COVID-19 vaccines