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Letters, Opinion
Advocacy is about preserving historic character, public health
Dear Editor:I was pleased to see an article in the Plaindealer about people exercising their right as American citizens to address their representativ...
June 3, 2026
A Plaindealer promise: to be human-powered
Columns, Opinion
A Plaindealer promise: to be human-powered
We used to be able to say, “Seeing is believing.” Now we’re learning to be more discerning about images and videos we see posted online. We’re countin...
June 3, 2026
Looking Back
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Looking Back
Compiled from the files ofThe Ouray County Herald, The Ridgway Sun, and The Ouray County Plaindealer60 Years AgoJune 2, 1966 Last week Dr. and Mrs. Le...
June 3, 2026
News
Local Briefs
Camper, hay bales destroyed in fire A camping trailer and several hay bales were destroyed in a fire in the Pleasant Valley area west of Ridgway Sunda...
June 3, 2026
News
Healthcare access survey finds support for community paramedic program
A survey on access to healthcare in Ouray County found public support for a community paramedic program, which leaders of the effort hope to launch as...
June 3, 2026
Ouray students present films at annual showcase
Feature
Ouray students present films at annual showcase
An invisible monster terrorizes the Ouray School second grade classroom. With shaky legs and nervous eyes, second grader Logan Murch cannot escape. Af...
June 3, 2026
Todd Mayfield draws inspiration from several styles
Feature
Todd Mayfield draws inspiration from several styles
Todd Mayfield likes to tell people he was born with a paintbrush in his ear. Mayfield said he inherited the artistic gene from his father’s side of th...
June 3, 2026
Unapologetic Peters decries ‘retribution’ after release
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Unapologetic Peters decries ‘retribution’ after release
Former Mesa County Clerk Tina Peters on Monday used the new freedom granted to her by Colorado Gov. Jared Polis to promptly renew her baseless allegat...
June 3, 2026
Good for you!
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Good for you!
June 3, 2026
Calendar & Events
Calendar & Events, Feature
Calendar & Events
THURSDAY JUNE 4 AJ Fullerton with opener Grant Sabin Trio, Mountain Air Music Series concert in Fellin Park in Ouray, from 6-10 p.m., free. Ouray Coun...
June 3, 2026
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Best feathers forward
August 19, 2026
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Bear activity ramping up
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Bear activity ramping up
Second bruin killed in a week after several conflicts, entering home
By Erin McIntyre erin@ouraynews.com 
August 19, 2026
State wildlife officials killed a young, female bear that entered a Ridgway home last weekend after days of conflicts and at least one incident with the bear killing chickens. Colorado Parks and Wildl...
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Police admin assistant resigns, blasts city
By Erin McIntyre erin@ouraynews.com 
August 19, 2026
The Ouray Police Department's administrative assistant has resigned, leaving the office with one remaining employee assigned to desk duty. The resignation comes just after the city's response to a civ...
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News
Disaster relief tax moves closer to ballot
Ouray, Ridgway councils negotiate for larger share of revenue; use tax for roads all but ruled out
By Mike Wiggins and James Hanlon 
August 19, 2026
A proposed countywide sales tax to address fires, floods and other natural disasters appears to have a clear path to the November ballot, while a potential use tax on construction materials to raise m...
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County road superintendent arrested on suspicion of DUI
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County road superintendent arrested on suspicion of DUI
By James Hanlon 
August 19, 2026
Ouray County Road and Bridge Superintendent Ty Barger was placed on paid administrative leave Monday following a driving under the influence arrest in Montrose Aug. 14. Crew Chief Don Castle has been ...
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