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Writer still has ‘deep wells of curiosity’
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Writer still has ‘deep wells of curiosity’
By Gabrielle Porter / Special to the Plaindealer 
October 4, 2023
Journalist, poet Jonah Raskin to speak at Sherbino next week The first time Jonah Raskin took a whack at writing his autobiography, it was a half-century ago, the ’60s had just come to a close, and he...
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IN OURAY, IT’S CHILI WEATHER
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IN OURAY, IT’S CHILI WEATHER
October 4, 2023
The Woman’s Club of Ouray County’s inaugural Smackdown Chili Cookoff drew a total of 13 chili entries at Ouray’s Fellin Park on Saturday. Three winners were declared: Ouray County Emergency Medical Se...
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Hanging up all his hats
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Neighbors and Helpers: Randy Cassingham
Hanging up all his hats
By Daniel Schmidt daniel@ouraynews.com 
October 4, 2023
Editor's note: This is the latest in an occasional feature we publish about community members who might not otherwise make the news. These include stories about hobbies, service, or just “people stori...
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CALENDAR & EVENTS
September 27, 2023
CALENDAR & EVENTS THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 28 IGNITE SHERBINO: Presenters share their personal and professional passions, using 20 slides that auto-advance every 15 seconds for a total of just five minutes...
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LOOKING BACK
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LOOKING BACK
September 27, 2023
From the Ouray County Herald, Ouray County Plaindealer and the Ridgway Sun September 27, 1973 - Plaindealer readers who have followed the situation involving the trails around Ouray will be interested...
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Fundraiser features tour of unique Ridgway homes
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Fundraiser features tour of unique Ridgway homes
By Plaindealer Staff Report Plaindealer@ouraynews.com 
September 27, 2023
Ouray County residents have the chance this weekend to tour some of Ridgway’s most unique homes while helping a nonprofit organization make sure others have a chance to secure their own residences. Th...
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Kismet Cafe meant to be in Ridgway
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Kismet Cafe meant to be in Ridgway
By Erin McIntyre erin@ouraynews.com 
September 27, 2023
Soon-to-open eatery will feature Mediterranean cuisine Visiting the kitchen at the soon-to-open Kismet Cafe in Ridgway is a little bit like watching "America’s Test Kitchen" on TV. Chef Patrick Hurtt ...
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Spotlight on the Arts: Thomas Livingstone
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Spotlight on the Arts: Thomas Livingstone
By Gabrielle Porter / Special to the Plaindealer 
September 27, 2023
Thomas Livingstone’s collection of images of abandoned Colorado mining buildings showcase serenity — the beauty of aging structures, the pastoral landscapes of the San Juan Mountains. Less peaceful, t...
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CALENDAR & EVENTS
September 20, 2023
CALENDAR & EVENTS THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 21 LIVE MUSIC: Easy Jim: Music of the Grateful Dead at the Sherbino Theater, Clinton Street, Ridgway, 7:30 p.m. $20 advance, $25 door. FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 22 RAILRO...
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LOOKING BACK
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LOOKING BACK
September 20, 2023
OURAY COUNTY September 20, 1973 - Charges have been filed against Ronald Zaring for cattle rustling in Ouray County. About 9 p.m. Tuesday, Mark Nichols was informed by two young men from the Eastern S...
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Pickleball craze holds court in Ridgway
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Pickleball craze holds court in Ridgway
By Daniel Schmidt daniel@ouraynews.com 
September 20, 2023
Inaugural San Juan Slam tournament brings 100 participants to town this weekend The pickleball craze sweeping the nation will soon make its way to Ouray County as the Ridgway Pickleball Club prepares ...
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Birds of Ouray County: The remarkable vision of birds
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Birds of Ouray County: The remarkable vision of birds
By Sue Hirshman 
September 20, 2023
On average, birds can see Two or three times more Sharply than humans – David Allen Sibley I always wondered why birds always seem to notice me before I see them. I would be birding and just when I sp...
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Spotlight on the Arts: Josef Mayfield
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Spotlight on the Arts: Josef Mayfield
By Katie Langford Special to the Plaindealer 
September 20, 2023
Since moving back to Ouray County just over a year ago, local artist Josef Mayfield hasn’t let off the gas pedal. When not at his day job as deputy county clerk, Mayfield might be found creating mixed...
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Meet the newest teachers in Ouray, Ridgway
By Special to the Plaindealer plaindealer@ouraynews.com 
September 13, 2023
Editor's note: We have continued the tradition of including Q&A profiles of new teachers in the Ridgway and Ouray school districts in the newspaper this year, to help introduce these new leaders to th...
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CALENDAR & EVENTS
September 13, 2023
CALENDAR & EVENTS THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 14 LITERARY EVENT: Sherbino Literary Living Room featuring poet Joanna Spindler, 7-9 p.m., Sherbino Theater, Ridgway. $10. LEGAL CLINIC: Ouray County Free Legal C...
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Living and dying was brutal in early Ouray County
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Living and dying was brutal in early Ouray County
September 13, 2023
Heed this warning: Don’t read on if you don’t want to know about the perils of living and dying in early Ouray County. Today many people are exploring their family’s roots. They search for clues about...
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LOOKING BACK
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LOOKING BACK
September 13, 2023
September 13, 1973 - Ouray’s municipal parks have grossed $35,831.58 for the season, May 13 through Aug. 31 this year. Julius Sonza, parks manager, presented his final accounting to the city council M...
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RUNNERS TAKE THE NORTH FORK
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RUNNERS TAKE THE NORTH FORK
September 13, 2023
Left, Ridgway middle school cross country runner Natasha Hessler holds on to the lead during the North Fork Invitational on Sept. 2. Her sister, Ariel Hessler, followed closely – the twins finished th...
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CALENDAR & EVENTS
September 6, 2023
CALENDAR & EVENTS THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 7 FILM: "Nothing's For Free," chronicling the birth and legacy of freeride mountain biking. presented by Ci_zens State Bank. 7:30 p.m., Sherbino Theater, Ridgway....
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LOOKING BACK
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LOOKING BACK
September 6, 2023
OURAY COUNTY September 6, 1973 - Ouray’s new swimming pool bathhouse is underway, in some of the most beautiful weather (dare we say it) of the entire year. The sad old bathhouse was brought crashing ...
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City attorney resigns
By LIA SALVATIERRA 
September 5, 2025
Ouray City Attorney Carol Viner is retiring from her position with the city after nearly a decade. During a Sept. 2 city council meeting, Mayor Ethan Funk said the city will rely on Glenwood Springs-b...
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City seeks options to reduce wildfire danger, without federal funds
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City seeks options to reduce wildfire danger, without federal funds
Ouray launches committee to find local solutions
By LIA SALVATIERRA 
September 5, 2025
Ouray city leaders are exploring other ways to address dead, fallen trees littering neighborhoods and hillsides now that it's unclear when a large-scale, federally funded wildfire mitigation project w...
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No ifs, ands or bucks
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No ifs, ands or bucks
September 3, 2025
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Senator gets earful from local leaders
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Senator gets earful from local leaders
In face of funding turmoil, Hickenlooper urges officials to find creative solutions
By Lia Salvatierra lia@ouraynews.com 
September 3, 2025
U.S. Sen. John Hickenlooper encouraged local nonprofit leaders and public officials to persevere, find ways to do more with less money and look for opportunities to change systems during a visit to Ou...
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Reality varies from initial vision
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SPACE TO CREATE: THREE YEARS LATER
Reality varies from initial vision
Is Ouray County's first affordable housing project a success? It depends on who you ask.
By Lia Salvatierra lia@ouraynews.com 
September 3, 2025
Three years after Space to Create opened in Ridgway, Ouray County’s affordable housing guinea pig is a bit of a mixed bag for residents and the public. The 30-unit apartment building on Clinton Street...
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