To truly appreciate the beauty of the Oregon-grape (Berberis repens), it’s critical to meet it at eye level. From a tummy-on-the-ground position (or on all fours if that’s more comfortable), note the ...

July 4, 1974 – Action by the Ridgway Volunteer Fire Department, assisted by the Ouray County Sheriff’s Department and other volunteers, prevented a fire on a ranch on Log Hill from turning into a pote...

ONGOING EVENTS BINGO: Every Wednesday until Aug. 28, doors open at 6 p.m., first bingo game is at 7 p.m., Ouray Elks Lodge, 421 Main St. 10 games for $10. Cash prizes and light concessions. SENIOR LUN...

Derek Jones has always worked hard and been a self-starter. Back when he was a high schooler in Hawaii, he worked overnight, driving a forklift in a lumberyard. He worked in a pizza shop, making dough...

When Eliot Vancil is on the road, there are a few things he’s looking for at his hotel. He wants a place where he can wrap his hands around a cup of coffee in the morning, spread out a bit, maybe work...

June 27, 1974 – Michael Bolger, age 15, of Alexandria, Louisiana, was killed Monday when he fell while climbing Mount Sneffels south of Ouray. His body was found early Tuesday this week, within 300 ya...

ONGOING EVENTS BINGO: Every Wednesday until Aug. 28, doors open at 6 p.m., first bingo game is at 7 p.m., Ouray Elks Lodge, 421 Main St. 10 games for $10. Cash prizes and light concessions. SENIOR LUN...

Jake Abell and Jared LaCroix want you to come as you are. For the Ouray International Film Festival, that means if you prefer to show up in a suit, be their guest. If you’re more comfortable in shorts...

June 20, 1974 – Since 1969, the governor of Colorado has annually presented awards for outstanding achievements in the arts and humanities. This year a record number of 16 award recipients were select...

THURSDAY, JUNE 20 LIBRARY TALK: Ridgway Public Library summer reading program presents "Climbing" with Logan Tyler, 11 a.m.-noon, 300 Charles St. VET FIRST AID LECTURE: Ridgway Public Library summer t...

CALENDAR & EVENTS THURSDAY, JUNE 13 WALK: San Juans Wildflower Walk & Talk with Mary Menz on Ouray area trails. 8 a.m to noon. $49 per person. Sign up at weekhawkenarts.org. LIVE MUSIC: Mountain Air M...

50 YEARS AGO June 13, 1974 – The Ouray Volunteer Fire Department is again planning their grand old-fashioned Fourth of July celebration. Traditional favorite events are scheduled, a grand parade, and ...

Sue Husch has been recognized by Plaindealer readers for the past three years in the Best of Ouray County awards for "best volunteer." This is a particularly special award to receive, because it's a w...

Pianist returns to Wright Opera House, adds benefit concert in Ridgway Since Kara Huber last performed in Ouray, she's finished her doctorate degree and taken on a prestigious teaching position at Int...

THURSDAY, JUNE 6 VOLUNTEER FAIR: Ouray County Volunteer Fair, Wright Opera House, 472 Main St., Ouray. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. LIVE MUSIC: Mountain Air Music Series presents Hazel Miller & The Collective with ...

50 YEARS AGO June 6, 1974 – In action so rapid that it leaves everyone breathless, the House passed the Public Works Appropriations Bill for 1975 on Thursday, with the Dallas Creek Project funding int...

Editor's note: Log Hill resident Tim Spangler submitted our latest feature in an occasional series called "Road Trip," meant to highlight places and fun things to do within driving distance of Ouray C...

Last-minute sale keeps beloved store alive Pat Light was half-joking when he yelled, "If someone else doesn't buy the bookshop I'll buy it," to his neighbors last year. But now, he's the owner of Oura...

CALENDAR & EVENTS THURSDAY, MAY 30 FILM: "Tamasuka: The Ragged Edge" at the Sherbino Theater, 604 Clinton St., Ridgway. Doors open at 7 p.m., show starts at 7:30 p.m. $10, tickets at sherbino.org. FRI...

50 YEARS AGO May 30, 1974 – The Ouray Swimming Pool opened for the first day of the summer season, and although a good crowd showed up, they had very little water to swim in. Water had been turned int...