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‘Merchant of Venice’ takes stage in Ouray this weekend
By Plaindealer Staff Report Plaindealer@ouraynews.com 
July 30, 2025
Ye olde bard returns to the stage this weekend in Ouray, with "The Merchant of Venice" brought to the Wright Opera House by UpstART Theater. This summer's traditional production of William Shakespeare...
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Tacos & Beer spices up Ridgway
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Tacos & Beer spices up Ridgway
It's the third location for the family-owned eatery with the simple name and loyal following
By Lia Salvatierra lia@ouraynews.com 
July 30, 2025
Pati Marquez and Martin Jimenez opened the first Tacos & Beer in Montrose mid-pandemic without advertising anywhere, aside from telling a few customers from their former restaurant. “Nobody knew, exce...
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A new chapter for historic St. Elmo
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A new chapter for historic St. Elmo
New owners purchase boutique Ouray hotel, rebrand Bon Ton restaurant
By Mike Wiggins mike@ouraynews.com 
July 30, 2025
It was a cold call that led Clay Bales to warm up to the San Juans. Five years ago, he picked up the phone and dialed the number for Jason Raible, the listing agent for a Ouray bed and breakfast that ...
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Spotlight on the Arts: The Closet Potter
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Spotlight on the Arts: The Closet Potter
By By Chloe Kiparsky Plaindealer intern 
July 23, 2025
When Joan Gibson-Bevier first sat down at a pottery wheel in 1976, she knew she had found her passion. Forty- nine years later, she runs her own business, The Closet Potter, from her house in Ouray. S...
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Good for you!
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Good for you!
July 23, 2025
Send us your celebrations! The “Good For You!” page is a new feature we have launched in the Plaindealer, where we publish reader- submitted photos illustrating community, celebrations and more. Maybe...
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Calendar & Events
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July 24-Aug. 2, 2025
July 23, 2025
THURSDAY JULY 24 Story and craft time, 4-6 p.m. at the Ouray Public Library, 320 Sixth Ave. All ages welcome. Bike maintenance with Singletrack Addict, free, for ages 10-18 from 3:30-4:30 p.m. at the ...
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Calendar & Events
July 17-30, 2025
July 16, 2025
THURSDAY JULY 17 "Natural Tie–Dye" activity with the youth garden club for ages 8–18, from 3:30–4:30 p.m. at the Ridgway Public Library, 300 Charles St. Tech Thursday – Get help with quick tech proble...
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The rise, fall and rise of Ouray County
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The rise, fall and rise of Ouray County
By Carolyn Snowbarger 
July 9, 2025
Why did thousands of people, most of whom had never even heard of Ouray, Ridgway or Colona, come to this remote part of Colorado? The history of Ouray County follows the familiar story of the American...
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Melodrama returns to stage in Ouray
Annual carefree performance set for July 18-21. Yes, cheering, booing, popcorn-throwing are encouraged
By Erin McIntyre erin@ouraynews.com 
July 9, 2025
If you find it difficult to keep quiet at the theater, the Ouray County Players invite you to come on out and see "Spaghetti Western or … Mission Im-pastable" at the Wright Opera House. No one's going...
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Good for you!
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Good for you!
July 9, 2025
Send us your celebrations! The “Good For You!” page is a new feature we have launched in the Plaindealer, where we publish reader-submitted photos illustrating community, celebrations and more. Maybe ...
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Calendar & Events
July 10-22, 2025
July 9, 2025
THURSDAY JULY 10 Painting on canvas for tweens and teens from 3:30-4:30 at the Ridgway Public Library, 200 Charles St. Supplies provided. Please sign up at the library or call 970-626-5252. Sketch com...
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Celebrating the Fourth in Ouray? Load up on sunscreen, patience, courtesy
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Celebrating the Fourth in Ouray? Load up on sunscreen, patience, courtesy
Private security to help with traffic, parking, so law enforcement can be more proactive
By Mike Wiggins mike@ouraynews.com 
July 2, 2025
The sights and sounds of the Fourth of July in Ouray are ubiquitous. The powerful spray of fire hoses. The shrieks of kids racing through Fellin Park. Cheers and honking horns on Main Street. This yea...
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Meet your neighbor: Robert Stoufer
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Meet your neighbor: Robert Stoufer
By By Chloe Kiparsky Plaindealer intern 
July 2, 2025
Name: Robert Stoufer Age: 73 Lives in: Ouray When did you come to Ouray? I studied to be a geologist, but I never did geology for a living. I went to college in Mississippi, and did grad school in Kan...
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County’s historic churches home to ample stories
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County’s historic churches home to ample stories
By Carolyn Snowbarger 
July 2, 2025
When does a mining camp truly become a town? It happens legally with official documents of incorporation. It occurs economically when businesses arrive to support the mining interests. Its culture beg...
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Calendar & Events
July 3-17, 2025
July 2, 2025
THURSDAY JULY 3 CEMETERY TOUR: Dallas Park Cemetery tour with sexton Coleen McElroy, 10 a.m., 7690 Colorado Highway 62. $20 per person, RSVP to the Ouray County Museum at 970-325-4576. CONCERT: Courth...
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‘I just want to get people on the river’
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‘I just want to get people on the river’
Guide and equipment shop Best Slope Adventure Company launches in Ridgway
By Lia Salvatierra lia@ouraynews.com 
June 25, 2025
Those looking to relax or adventure atop a body of water can book trips, grab gear and even walk to the Uncompahgre River from Best Slope Adventure Company, a new equipment and guide shop in Ridgway. ...
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Cafe offers fresh food with side of antiques
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Cafe offers fresh food with side of antiques
Cassidy's Cafe & Antiques opening in July in Ouray
By Lia Salvatierra lia@ouraynews.com 
June 25, 2025
It feels like an original Ouray mining house fused with an antique showroom. A refurbished wooden sliding door conceals the kitchen, an old-school storefront sign reading Smith-Strand & Co. hangs over...
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New owners expand coworking space
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New owners expand coworking space
Alt Space Coworking seeks to rebuild Ridgway, three other West Slope locations, foster mentorship
By Lia Salvatierra lia@ouraynews.com 
June 25, 2025
After arriving in Ridgway in their handmade van, Hana Morrison and Elijah Brown were struggling to run their remote personal businesses from their cramped vehicle. Then the couple found Alt Space Cowo...
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Business Briefcase
June 25, 2025
Grocery store changes ownership Ouray Grocery has new owners – the Fedel family sold the business to Brian and Kelly Howerton on June 9, according to an announcement from the grocery store, located at...
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Good for you!
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Good for you!
June 18, 2025
The “Good For You!” page is a new feature we’re launching in the Plaindealer, where we publish reader-submitted photos illustrating community, celebrations and more. Maybe you snapped photos of volunt...
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Ute dancers perform at film fest
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Ute dancers perform at film fest
October 22, 2025
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Board makes offer on top job
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Board makes offer on top job
On same day commissioners pick Peace Corps director, interim manager resigns
By Lia Salvatierra lia@ouraynews.com 
October 22, 2025
Ouray County’s new county manager will travel from Santiago de Queretaro, Mexico, for the job, if he accepts the position. Ouray County commissioners unanimously voted Tuesday to offer the county’s to...
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Federal shutdown threatens food assistance program
By By Lia Salvatierra and Erin McIntyre lia@ouraynews.com erin@ouraynews.com 
October 22, 2025
Food assistance for low-income residents in Ouray County will likely be cut off at the end of the month due to the federal government shutdown, leaving an estimated 170 households with less money and ...
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Woman’s body found in mine shaft
By Erin McIntyre erin@ouraynews.com 
October 22, 2025
A Ridgway woman who was reported missing Monday night was found dead in a deep, water-filled mine shaft on Red Mountain Pass. Rescuers found Jennifer Nelson, 54, early Tuesday morning after accidental...
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City OKs purchase of new police vehicles
Interim police chief sought five hybrid SUVs to replace aging fleet; council authorizes three
By Mike Wiggins and Deb Hurley Brobst mike@ouraynews.com 
October 22, 2025
The Ouray City Council approved the purchase of three new police vehicles Monday night, allowing the police department to start rotating in new patrol cars for an aging fleet that hasn’t been replaced...
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