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DA ordered again to turn over report in sexual assault case
Prosecutors have again been ordered to turn over to defense attorneys a report detailing some of the contents of a cellphone belonging to a woman who ...
April 1, 2026
Letters, Opinion
Time for Hurd to take climate change gravely
Editor’s note: The Plaindealer mistakenly published a previous letter to the editor from Ellie Kehmeier in last week’s edition. We are publishing the ...
April 1, 2026
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
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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
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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
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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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