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Bears starting to wake up, wildlife officials warn
Colorado Parks and Wildlife is warning residents that it has already received reports of bear activity in eight Colorado counties this year. Bears are...
April 2, 2020
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Part-time Ouray residents killed in Florida shootings
A couple who lived part time in Ouray were killed last week in Florida after police say the wife shot her husband , then turned the gun on responding ...
April 2, 2020
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Officials monitor as virus spreads
Ouray County health officials continue to work with school districts, local governments and other leaders to monitor for COVID-19, a strain of coronav...
March 15, 2020
Film fest, fashion show goes to the dogs
Film fest, fashion show goes to the dogs
Second Chance Humane Society is hosting its third-annual Furry Flicks & Fashion Event this weekend, with the proceeds supporting its new program ...
March 11, 2020
Trout recovery highlight weekend fishing film tour
Trout recovery highlight weekend fishing film tour
Twenty years ago, the rainbow trout of the Gunnison River were in serious trouble. After whirling disease — a parasitic infection that can cause skele...
March 11, 2020
Theater company debuts season
Theater company debuts season
Fans of deeply meaningful human stories can choose from two showings of UpstART Theater's first production of the season – "Tiny Beautiful Things" – n...
January 22, 2020
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Box Cañon Falls trails repairs planned, GOCO grant announced
Trails within Box Cañon Falls Park will receive some sprucing up just in time for the park’s 100th birthday this summer. Great Outdoors Colorado recen...
January 15, 2020
Sherbino to host several events
Whether you’re into live music, lectures or film festivals, the Sherbino Theater is hosting a series of events appealing to a wide audience in the nex...
January 15, 2020
2019 Top Story No. 10: Plaindealer sold to new owners
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2019 Top Story No. 10: Plaindealer sold to new owners
STORIES OF THE YEAR: NO. 10 In 2019, the Ouray County Plaindealer was sold to new owners, the latest in its 142-year history. Alan Todd and Beecher Th...
January 1, 2020
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Grants application open to nonprofits
OURAY COUNTY A local grants fund that awards more than $3.4 million annually in western Colorado is encouraging Ouray County nonprofit organizations t...
August 15, 2019
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Driver survives plunge off pass
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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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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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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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