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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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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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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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