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May 1, 1975 – The statement from Congressman Frank Evans in Washington, as reported in the Plaindealer last week, has been confirmed this week, at the...

April 30, 2025

Obituaries

Burton Stern

March 27, 1933-October 15, 2024 Burt was the oldest of three boys born to Bernard (Ben) Stern, who immigrated to the U.S. from Poland through Ellis Is...

April 30, 2025

Obituaries

Julia Mae Johnson

May 4, 1928-April 5, 2025 Julia was born in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, to Thomas W. Meiklejohn and Ella Mae Markow. Julia was an amazing woman, not becau...

April 30, 2025

Obituaries

Wallace Wade Anderson Jr.

July 14, 1942-February 23, 2025 Wallace Wade Anderson Jr., my father, known as Wally by his classmates of Ouray, died February 23, 2025, at the age of...

April 30, 2025

Obituaries

Suzanne Lonergan Fries

March 23, 1958-April 23, 2025 Suzanne (Sue) Lonergan Fries passed away peacefully at home on April 23, 2025. Sue was born on March 23, 1958, in North ...

April 30, 2025

Calendar & Events

CALENDAR & EVENTS

THURSDAY MAY 1 MEETING: Ouray County Republican Central Committee monthly meeting, 6 p.m., Ouray County Land Use building, 111 Mall Road in Ridgway. M...

April 30, 2025

Main, News

AN EASTER SHELL-EBRATION

April 23, 2025

Main, News

County rejects $11,000 legal bill

Ouray County taxpayers won’t foot Commissioner Lynn Padgett’s nearly $11,000 legal bill after commissioners Jake Niece and Michelle Nauer voted agains...

April 23, 2025

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Ouray police exodus continues

Editor's note: This story has been corrected to reflect the Ridgway Marshal's Office has hired a half-time deputy. ___________________ The city of Our...

April 23, 2025

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Man accused of drunken driving, spitting on deputy

A Ridgway man suspected of hitting a liquor store building with his vehicle, driving drunk and leaving the scene also faces possible felony charges fo...

April 23, 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