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Ridgway Wrench pedals to new location
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Ridgway Wrench pedals to new location
By Ellen Metrick Special to the Plaindealer 
February 28, 2024
After seven years at 380 Sherman St., across from Hartwell Park in Ridgway, Nate Miller is moving Ridgway Wrench to the industrial park at 621 N. Cora St. “I’ve been tripping over myself in a form of ...
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CERTIFIABLY MOUTHWATERING
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CERTIFIABLY MOUTHWATERING
By Ellen Metrick Special to the Plaindealer 
February 28, 2024
With USDA certification in hand, Ouray Meat & Cheese Market eyes expansion, national market Tony Schmidt’s bratwurst, made from his grandfather’s recipe, is the most popular item at Ouray Meat & Chees...
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‘Love Letters’ both simple and complex
By Mike Wiggins mike@ouraynews.com 
February 28, 2024
On its face, “Love Letters” seems like a simple play. Two actors sit across from each other at a table, reading letters written over a lifetime. But as most things in life — and personal relationships...
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LOOKING BACK
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LOOKING BACK
February 21, 2024
OURAY COUNTY February 21, 1974 - There was noticeable lack of enthusiasm at the Ouray City Council meeting Monday night for the proposal to close 7th Avenue, between the two present school buildings, ...
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A FINE TIME TO WINE IN OURAY
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A FINE TIME TO WINE IN OURAY
By Erin McIntyre ? Ouray County Plaindealer 
February 21, 2024
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HOLLYWOOD SPOTLIGHTS SAN JUANS
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HOLLYWOOD SPOTLIGHTS SAN JUANS
By Erin McIntyre erin@ouraynews.com 
February 21, 2024
Director, actor and new Ouray County property ownerTyler Perry films movie in Ouray, near Ridgway One of Ouray County's most famous new landowners has brought Hollywood to the San Juans. Camera crews ...
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New book shares tale of resilience, survival
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New book shares tale of resilience, survival
By Erin McIntyre erin@ouraynews.com 
February 14, 2024
People who live in Ouray probably know Sam and Di Rushing as the couple who started and ran Ouray Glassworks and Pottery for 26 years. They might know Sam from his time with the Ouray Mountain Rescue ...
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LOOKING BACK
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LOOKING BACK
By From the Ouray County Herald, Ouray County Plaindealer and the Ridgway Sun 
February 14, 2024
OURAY COUNTY February 14, 1974 - Tuesday morning, the long-awaited dispatching system was begun by the Ouray Police Department in cooperation with the Montrose Office of the Colorado State Patrol. The...
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FIFTY YEARS OF COMMUNITY SERVICE
By Ellen Metrick Special to the Plaindealer 
February 14, 2024
The Ouray Mountain Rescue Team celebrates 50 years of rescue service this coming summer, and while the organization once had to take out a short-term loan from a local bank to purchase the food and su...
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LOOKING BACK
By From the Ouray County Herald, Ouray County Plaindealer and the Ridgway Sun 
February 7, 2024
OURAY COUNTY February 7, 1974 - OPINION: Dear Ms. Jorgensen: We received our first issue of the Ouray County Plaindealer on Thursday and know we will enjoy our subscription very much. We bought some p...
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BOOSTING OURAY’S WINTER ECONOMY, ONE GLASS AT A TIME
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BOOSTING OURAY’S WINTER ECONOMY, ONE GLASS AT A TIME
By Ellen Metrick Special to the Plaindealer 
February 7, 2024
Winter Wine Festival returns to Wright Opera House Feb. 17 A little more than a year ago, four community members and business leaders sat by the fireplace in the Tavern at the Wright Opera House and a...
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Neighbors and Helpers: Answering the call
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Neighbors and Helpers: Answering the call
By Daniel Schmidt daniel@ouraynews.com 
January 31, 2024
Editor's note: The story has been corrected to reflect that Jim Link's wife's name is Katie, not Stephanie. After nearly 30 years, ambulance driver Jim Link is still in a rush to help in the most tryi...
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LOOKING BACK
January 31, 2024
OURAY COUNTY January 31, 1974 - The idea of a domestic rural water system to serve the Uncompahgre Valley between Ridgway and Ouray was put back into play at the annual meeting of Tri-County Water Con...
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In ‘Heroes of the Fourth Turning,’ young conservative characters take center stage
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In ‘Heroes of the Fourth Turning,’ young conservative characters take center stage
By Mike Wiggins mike@ouraynews.com 
January 31, 2024
2020 Pulitzer finalist for drama comes to Ouray this weekend It’s an open secret that theatermakers are, by and large, politically progressive. Kate Kissingford knows this well as a progressive hersel...
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Pottery studio reshapes under new owner
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Pottery studio reshapes under new owner
By Daniel Schmidt daniel@ouraynews.com 
January 24, 2024
Offering memberships and classes, San Juan Potters' Guild carries on legacy of Mountain Dog Arts in Ouray While the opportunity came swiftly and somewhat suddenly, the path to owning her own pottery a...
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LOOKING BACK
January 24, 2024
OURAY COUNTY January 24, 1974 - The Ridgway Garage was broken into last Wednesday night for the second time in two months and burglarized. This time, however, two suspects were apprehended and are now...
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A celebration of ice climbing, winter in Ouray
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A celebration of ice climbing, winter in Ouray
By Mike Wiggins mike@ouraynews.com 
January 17, 2024
Ice Fest features world-class athletes, clinics, fireside chats — and an icy sculpture to be set on fire Peter O’Neil knows interest in the sport of ice climbing has moved beyond the narrow niche of a...
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LOOKING BACK
By From the Ouray County Herald, Ouray County Plaindealer and the Ridgway Sun 
January 17, 2024
OURAY COUNTY January 17, 1974 - “And above, in the high thin blueness, the Bridge of Heaven on Horsethief Trail. Four hundred years of it – the plunder trail to heart’s desire. So for Coronado’s Spani...
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Skijoring rides again this weekend
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Skijoring rides again this weekend
By Erin McIntyre erin@ouraynews.com 
January 10, 2024
Event combining rodeo and snow sports expands to 3 days, adds novice competition Competitors for this weekend’s San Juan Skijoring competition will come from as far away as Canada to race the course a...
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LOOKING BACK
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LOOKING BACK
January 10, 2024
January 10, 1974 - A State Highway Dept. snow plow from the Silverton side was caught and buried in a snowslide Saturday afternoon approximately four miles south of Red Mountain Pass. Guy Lewis of Sil...
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Hickenlooper hears concerns from constituents
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Hickenlooper hears concerns from constituents
Loss of federal funds prompts requests for help with wildfire mitigation, water and more
By LIA SALVATIERRA 
August 29, 2025
U.S. Sen. John Hickenlooper encouraged Ouray County nonprofits and public officials to persevere, find ways to do more with less money and look for opportunities to change systems during moments of tu...
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Closures on Red Mountain expected for next few weeks
Five-hour closures scheduled Tuesday-Thursday for power line upgrades
By Erin 
August 29, 2025
Motorists traveling over Red Mountain Pass should expect lengthy weekday delays starting next week, as San Miguel Power Association continues to rebuild its power line on the pass. A roughly three-mil...
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Bears start packing on pounds
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Bears start packing on pounds
Wildlife officials urge residents to avoid attracting bruins as they seek food before hibernating
By Erin McIntyre erin@ouraynews.com 
August 27, 2025
Bears have entered the time of year where they seek food for at least 20 hours a day, trying to pack on the pounds before the first snow flies. The compulsive eating, called hyperphagia, helps prepare...
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Fatal crash on pass involved marijuana
By Erin McIntyre erin@ouraynews.com 
August 27, 2025
The driver of the vehicle that went off Red Mountain Pass on Aug. 5 had a significant amount of marijuana in his system, according to toxicology results from his autopsy. Tests showed 42-year-old Loui...
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City proceeds with plans to remodel city hall, police station
By Mike Wiggins mike@ouraynews.com 
August 27, 2025
The city of Ouray is moving ahead with plans to remodel a portion of the Ouray Community Center and a building across the street that will house the police department. City councilors earlier this mon...
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