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Ouray woman released from ICE facility A Ouray woman who had been detained since February in an Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility in Aurora...
April 23, 2025
Duplex answers a housing Hail Mary
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Duplex answers a housing Hail Mary
For too long, the Patton family had too many discussions about changing school districts or moving away from Ouray County entirely. Now, at their new ...
April 23, 2025
Columns, Feature
As weather warms, so does Ridgway soccer team
It’s probably no coincidence that the Ridgway High School girls’ soccer team has heated up on the field as temperatures have warmed up outside. In the...
April 23, 2025
Montrose gift, toy shop expands to Ridgway
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Montrose gift, toy shop expands to Ridgway
Sonja Horn was looking for a way to retire from running her gift shop in Montrose when she got a call asking if she’d be interested in opening a secon...
April 23, 2025
Custom cowboy couture saddles up to Ouray
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Custom cowboy couture saddles up to Ouray
Tourists and locals alike can add a feather in their cap at The Mercantile Ouray, a new build-your-own hat bar and Western wear shop opening on Main S...
April 23, 2025
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CORRECTION
An article on Page 7 of the April 17-23 edition incorrectly attributed comments about property taxation to Ouray County Planning Director Mark Castrod...
April 23, 2025
Letters, Opinion
Be mindful of shared history
Dear Editor: Although disturbing and sad, I was keenly interested in the anti-immigrant history lesson shared by columnist Carolyn Snowbarger in the A...
April 23, 2025
Letters, Opinion
Don’t stick us with legal bill
Dear Editor: Why would a county commissioner need legal representation? As elected officials, county commissioners are afforded consid- erable protect...
April 23, 2025
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RUNNING DOWN A DREAM
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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...
Pool prices expected to climb
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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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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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