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Brief warm spells, plenty of snow — yes, it’s April
Columns, Opinion
Brief warm spells, plenty of snow — yes, it’s April
April, a notorious trickster of a month, has lived up to its reputation this year.Fine hot spells, not-so-good freezing temperatures, ample snow and, ...
April 23, 2025
LOOKING BACK
Looking Back
LOOKING BACK
April 24, 1975 – In spite of cold weather and intermittently blizzardy conditions, Ouray School students participated in the Paul Revere Day fundraisi...
April 23, 2025
Ross Owen Williams
Obituaries
Ross Owen Williams
September 19, 1979-April 10, 2025 Ross Owen Williams, 45, died in his sleep on April 10, 2025. Ross was a proud son of the San Juan mountains, growing...
April 23, 2025
Kenneth James Orvis
Obituaries
Kenneth James Orvis
October 27, 1960-April 15, 2025 Ken Orvis, a beloved fixture of the Ridgway valley and an unforgettable character to all who knew him, passed away pea...
April 23, 2025
Lee Anna Dowden Duckett
Obituaries
Lee Anna Dowden Duckett
June 14, 1938-April 16, 2025 Lee Anna Dowden Duckett was born on June 14, 1938, to Leland and Margret Duckett. She grew up in the beautiful town of Ou...
April 23, 2025
Calendar & Events
CALENDAR & EVENTS
FRIDAY APRIL 25 FILM CLUB: Ridgway Film Club, 7 p.m. The Decker Room, 675 St. in Ridgway. $10 drop in, $50 season pass. Visit ridgwayfilmclub.wordpres...
April 23, 2025
Deportation fears add to resort workers’ mental health problems
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Deportation fears add to resort workers’ mental health problems
SILVERTHORNE — When Adolfo Román García-Ramírez walks home in the evening from his shift at a grocery store in this central Colorado mountain town, so...
April 16, 2025
Main, News
Uncertainty over federal cuts remains
Federal funding slashes and freezes may mean emptier food pantry shelves, fewer library resources and cuts to public health, emergency management and ...
April 16, 2025
Ridgway, landowner battle over property
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Ridgway, landowner battle over property
The landowner who fenced his property and put up “no trespassing” signs to keep children from cutting through his River Park lot to get to school is f...
April 16, 2025
Public health sounds alarm on measles
News
Public health sounds alarm on measles
As measles cases continue to crop up in Colorado, Ouray County Public Health Director Kristin Kelley is encouraging residents to vaccinate against the...
April 16, 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...
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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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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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