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THURSDAY MAY 8 IGNITE TALKS: Doors at 6:30 p.m., event starts at 7 p.m. at the Sherbino Theater, 604 Clinton St. in Ridgway. Entry by donation. PUBLIC...

May 7, 2025

Main, News

Signed, sealed, retired

On any other day — except Sunday, of course — they would flood her counter, a constant stream of people entrusting her with greeting cards for loved o...

April 30, 2025

Main, News

Schools brace for funding changes

A series of proposed changes in how the state of Colorado funds K-12 education is expected to hit the Ridgway School District harder than the Ouray Sc...

April 30, 2025

News

Hurd focuses on public lands during visit

Republican Congressman Jeff Hurd listened to concerns about public lands and other topics during a work session with Ouray County commissioners on Apr...

April 30, 2025

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City, library expansion plans could conflict

The Ouray Library District’s plans to build a rooftop deck as part of a broader facility expansion could conflict with the city of Ouray’s own facilit...

April 30, 2025

Columns, Feature

Soccer finishing season with strong kick

After a 4-0 victory over Bayfield on Monday, the Ridgway High School girls' soccer team clinched a record of .500 or better for the eighth time in the...

April 30, 2025

News

Surplus road funds to stay with Log Hill

A chunk of money left over from a resident-led effort to pave roads on Log Hill Mesa will remain dedicated to road improvements in the area.Ouray Coun...

April 30, 2025

Feature

STAYING A STEP AHEAD

April 30, 2025

Letters, Opinion

Hurd’s defense of Medicaid welcome

Dear Editor: I was pleased to read the online article (posted April 25) regarding Representative Hurd’s appearance at the recent county commissioners’...

April 30, 2025

Letters, Opinion

Are we ready for the next round of growth?

Dear Editor: Neighbors, the biggest problem with growth occurs when it is not anticipated and not managed. Look at Ridgway’s current growth. No one ca...

April 30, 2025

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RUNNING DOWN A DREAM

Freshmen-laden Ridgway relay team captures state title

By Matt Meyer Special to the Plaindealer

May 21, 2025

LAKEWOOD — Ariel and Natasha Hessler didn’t have the same level of confidence during the final baton pass for the Ridgway High School’s 4x800-meter relay team last week. Ariel expected to see Heritage...

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Reported bear attack sparks warnings

Wildlife officers, police urge residents, businesses to take precautions in light of early bear activity

By Mike Wiggins mike@ouraynews.com

May 21, 2025

A Ouray woman’s claim that she was attacked by a bear last weekend is prompting wildlife and law enforcement officers to remind residents and business owners to take steps to prevent future encounters...

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Pool prices expected to climb

Third increase since 2022 intended to help fund capital needs

By Mike Wiggins mike@ouraynews.com

May 21, 2025

The city of Ouray is prepared to raise rates again at the Ouray Hot Springs Pool and Fitness Center, claiming the additional money is needed to fund capital improvements at the pool. Daily admission, ...

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Commissioners appoint one to planning board, reject another

Three vacancies still to fill after Ridgway resident selected

By Lia Salvatierra lia@ouraynews.com

May 21, 2025

Ouray County commissioners appointed Ridgway resident Valentine Szwarc to the Planning Commission and rejected another applicant after advertising four board vacancies for nearly three months. During ...

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NEWS BRIEFS

Federal funding changes could hit Emergency Management budget

May 21, 2025

Ouray County Emergency Management could lose onethird of its budget now that federal money supporting a state grant program may not be renewed. Emergency Manager Glenn Boyd told commissioners Tuesday ...

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Remote-triggered avalanche in San Juan Mountains

First responders receive first COVID-19 vaccines