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Between a rack and a hard place: What to do about single copy sales?
Columns, Opinion
Between a rack and a hard place: What to do about single copy sales?
This week marks our seventh anniversary of owning the Plaindealer. I always remember the date because of April Fool's Day. We were careful to avoid Ap...
April 1, 2026
Letters, Opinion
Public concern led to inquiry into gated road
Dear Editor: I appreciate the Plaindealer’s coverage and article on the Board of County Commissioners' meeting about the blocked access to the Greyhou...
April 1, 2026
Looking Back
News
Looking Back
Compiled from the files ofThe Ouray County Herald, The Ridgway Sun, and The Ouray County Plaindealer60 Years AgoApril 7, 1966 There is a possibility t...
April 1, 2026
News
Judge allows access to civil case filed nearly a year ago
A district court judge has opened public access to court records for a civil case against the former Ouray police chief, after it proceeded for almost...
April 1, 2026
Track teams hit the road to Grand Junction
Feature
Track teams hit the road to Grand Junction
April 1, 2026
Ann Massard
Obituaries
Ann Massard
August 24, 1926 – November 26, 2025 Our dear mother, Ann Massard, of Wellesley Hills, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, Nove...
April 1, 2026
Calendar & Events
Calendar & Events, Feature
Calendar & Events
Thursday, April 2 Community conversation on sexual assaults and prosecution, 6-8 p.m. at the Ouray County 4-H Event Center, 22739 U.S. Highway 550, Ri...
April 1, 2026
Ridgway council candidates discuss issues at forum
Main, News
Ridgway council candidates discuss issues at forum
Seasoned insights squared off with fresh perspective during an election forum last week as both of Ridgway’s mayoral candidates answered questions cen...
March 25, 2026
Sergeant slams city leaders
Main, News
Sergeant slams city leaders
The lone remaining sworn officer in the Ouray Police Department criticized city leaders Tuesday for their management of the latest round of turmoil wi...
March 25, 2026
Views vary on electric building code, other issues
Main, News
Views vary on electric building code, other issues
Ridgway Town Council candidates split last week over whether they support the potential adoption of an all-electric building code for new development ...
March 25, 2026
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Sweet sounds of summer
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June 24, 2026
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County to pursue use tax
Likely ballot measure would raise money for roads, EMS
By Deb Hurley Brobst Special to the Plaindealer 
June 24, 2026
Ouray County voters likely will be asked this fall to approve a use tax on both new vehicle purchases and construction material purchases, with most of the tax dollars going to the county’s Road and B...
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Will fire authority ease insurance woes?
Experts say consolidation may not help homeowners gain, keep coverage
By Lia Salvatierra lia@ouraynews.com 
June 24, 2026
Home insurance experts say the proposed consolidation of fire and emergency services in Ouray County may not necessarily help homeowners gain and keep insurance coverage. Leaders of the possible conso...
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News
Celebration honors past, looks to future
Ranch History Museum marks 20th birthday Saturday with expansion preview
By Lia Salvatierra lia@ouraynews.com 
June 24, 2026
The Ouray County Ranch History Museum is celebrating its 20th birthday with a preview of what it wants to be when it grows up. During a celebration from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on June 27, survey stakes and...
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News
Ridgway council seeks more efficient meetings
After recent heated tone, councilors emphasize preserving casual culture
By Lia Salvatierra lia@ouraynews.com 
June 24, 2026
Ridgway town councilors want to run meetings more efficiently while preserving the council’s casual culture. After trying out informal strategies to shorten the length of meetings, the council may con...
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