Feature
By Daniel Schmidt 
June 28, 2023
Jeremiah Tilton grew up in Gillette, Wyoming, the son and grandson of coal miners. The industry characterized his childhood as his family scratched a living from the strip mines that scarred Campbell ...
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Feature
By Daniel Schmidt 
June 28, 2023
Necessity is the mother of invention, and perhaps reinvention, too. After 134 years in business in Ouray, The Bon Ton Restaurant is no exception. Located at 426 Main St., The Bon Ton has witnessed the...
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Feature
By Erin McIntyre 
June 28, 2023
One of Ouray's premiere restaurant locations has a new tenant – and their signature dishes involve crispy cheese. Locals might remember the breakfast sandwiches and burritos from Yankee Girl Cafe dow...
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Feature
By News Staff 
June 28, 2023
THURSDAY, JUNE 29 LIVE MUSIC: The Main Squeeze with Float Like A Buffalo at Fellin Park, Ouray. Free Mountain Air Music Series every Thursday in June, 6 p.m. FRIDAY, JUNE 30 WALKING TOUR: True Grit w...
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Feature
By Erin McIntyre 
June 28, 2023
First it was about craft beer. Then they set their sights on developing the best authentic Italian pizza. Then they tackled New Mexican cuisine. And now, the twins have moved on to coffee. The Richard...
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Feature
By Daniel Schmidt 
June 28, 2023
Hunting has always been in Andy Carrie’s blood. He learned how to hold a gun before he turned 10. He tells stories about rubbing shoulders with royalty when he was a teenager working as a gamekeeper i...
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Feature
By Mike Wiggins 
June 28, 2023
If you’ve been around Ouray for any period of time, you know well the sort of revelry in store this holiday weekend. And if you’re new to the area or visiting for the first time, get ready for one hec...
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Feature
By Erin McIntyre 
June 21, 2023
The seeds Jake Abell and Jared LaCroix planted three years ago in launching the Ouray International Film Festival have grown and blossomed. This year's festival showcases the transformation of the eve...
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Feature
By Daniel Schmidt 
June 21, 2023
Ridgway deputy marshal Rachel Esters’ days on-call typically begin with a carrot muffin and coffee, followed by a friendly staring contest with the cows grazing behind the Ouray County Fairgrounds. “I...
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Columns, Feature...
By Sue Hirshman 
May 24, 2023
Occasionally one finds A bird That has it all! – Anonymous Editor's note: Birds of Ouray County columnist Sue Hirshman has decided to continue writing her column when inspiration strikes, instead of m...
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Feature, News...
By Katie Langford 
May 17, 2023
For Ouray County’s newest victim advocate, Tabitha Champlin, taking on a job to help people during some of the hardest times of their lives was a no-brainer. Champlin’s passion to help others was firs...
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News
By Plaindealer Staff 
June 10, 2026
An economist and finance strategist has been hired as Ouray County's chief financial officer. Ouray County announced this week it has hired Jason Schrock for the position and he will start in July. Ou...
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News
By LIA SALVATIERRA 
June 10, 2026
Ouray County Public Health will now provide free reproductive health services for patients under 25 years old, under new agreements approved by county commissioners Tuesday. The yearlong program calle...
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News
By Plaindealer Staff 
June 10, 2026
Ouray County voters should begin receiving ballots in the mail this week in advance of the June 30 primary election. Most of the competition for the primary election is at the state and federal level....
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Lawsuit accusing city of broken promises, defamation followed internal complaints against staff, councilor
By Erin McIntyre erin@ouraynews.com 
June 10, 2026
The Ouray Police Department’s sole sworn officer has filed a lawsuit against the city, accusing city officials of broken promises, unprofessional behavior and defamation. The lawsuit follows a series ...
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