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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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Banding project helps monitor migratory species
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Banding project helps monitor migratory species
By Mary Menz mary.t.menz@gmail.com 
September 6, 2023
Migratory birds take cues from nature to know when they should head south for the winter. Typically, these are birds that depend on insects and aquatic life as their primary food sources—food sources ...
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Imogene Pass Run turns 50
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Imogene Pass Run turns 50
By Daniel Schmidt daniel@ouraynews.com 
September 6, 2023
Started by accident in '73, popular Ouray-Telluride race is Saturday When Rick Trujillo first ran over the Sneffels range from Ouray to Telluride in August of 1974, he never expected to chart what wou...
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LOOKING BACK
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LOOKING BACK
August 30, 2023
August 30, 1973 - After only about a half-hour informal meeting at Ridgway Wednesday night this week, the Ouray and Ridgway school boards agreed on details having to do with students who wish to trans...
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SCRAMBLE IN SILVERTON
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SCRAMBLE IN SILVERTON
August 30, 2023
The combined Ridgway-Ouray-Silverton Cross Country team’s runners Hannah Freed and Jeep Demuth compete in the Silverton Scramble on Aug. 26. Out of 22 combined boys' and girls' high school athletes, D...
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Saddle up to Ridgway’s newest hotel
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Saddle up to Ridgway’s newest hotel
By Daniel Schmidt daniel@ouraynews.com 
August 30, 2023
Hotel Palomino blends ranching heritage with modern amenities Siblings Merlyn Ellis and Zack Young are no stranger to the hospitality industry. Their family has owned and operated hotels and resorts a...
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‘I did it for the animals’
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‘I did it for the animals’
Continuing a tradition she started more than 20 years ago, Ridgway's Dana Ivers partners with land trust to shield 170 acres from development
By Lia Salvatierra lia@ouraynews.com 
November 12, 2025
Dodging prairie dog holes, Dana Ivers walked through her roughly 170-acre property on the southern side of Ridgway, admiring the sound and clear color of snowmelt rushing through ditches and into her ...
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Judge delays sex assault trial again
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Judge delays sex assault trial again
Over objections to another holdup, defense says DNA expert not available in January
By Mike Wiggins mike@ouraynews.com 
November 12, 2025
The trial for one of three men accused of sexually assaulting a 17-year-old girl in Ouray County in 2023 has been postponed for a second time. Seventh Judicial Chief District Judge Cory Jackson agreed...
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Ouray to pursue 24-hour police coverage
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Ouray to pursue 24-hour police coverage
Interim chief suggests change after council OKs response time policy that could impact his job status
By Mike Wiggins mike@ouraynews.com 
November 12, 2025
Ouray’s interim police chief will explore implementing around-the-clock police coverage, a significant change aimed at nullifying a new policy the city council adopted last week that could otherwise m...
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County hires deputy attorney, makes other transition plans
By Lia Salvatierra lia@ouraynews.com 
November 12, 2025
Ouray County commissioners have hired a new deputy county attorney and made transition plans for three other vacant county leadership roles. For varying reasons, four top-level county roles were vacat...
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LETTER TO THE EDITOR
SMPA’s rate structure is regressive
By Dear Editor: 
November 12, 2025
Concerning the proposed San Miguel Power Association rate increase: Has the recent peak/off-peak rate structure worked to reduce the demand charge from Tri-State Generation and Transmission Associatio...
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