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August 29-Sept. 5, 2024
CALENDAR & EVENTS
August 28, 2024
ONGOING EVENTS BINGO: LAST WEEK for Bingo! 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. TRAIN RIDES: Free tr...
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DOGGED DETERMINATION
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DOGGED DETERMINATION
To his millions of online followers, Dexter is an adorable icon. To his owner, the three-legged spaniel is an inspiration for her to adapt to her own challenges.
By Lia Salvatierra lia@ouraynews.com 
August 26, 2024
He’s an inspiration to his millions of online followers. He's the first to board any flight – ahead of veterans, even. He's been a guest on Jimmy Fallon's show, and a book release is just around the c...
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Spotlight on the Arts: Ridgway’s surprise sculptures
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Temporary art exhibit features theme focused on drought and water
Spotlight on the Arts: Ridgway’s surprise sculptures
By By Chloe Kiparsky Plaindealer intern 
August 26, 2024
This summer, Ridgway residents may have noticed new sculptures springing up around town, without explanation. But they're not staying forever, and one of them is scheduled for removal early this week....
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It’s play time on Log Hill
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It’s play time on Log Hill
By Erin McIntyre erin@ouraynews.com 
August 21, 2024
Sometimes, it takes a village. In this case, it took one for Log Hill Village to get its own playground, which is being installed this week at the entrance to the Divide Ranch & Club, near Divide Ranc...
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LOOKING BACK
40 YEARS AGO
August 21, 2024
AUGUST 22, 1974 A petition was circulated to obtain property tax funding for the Ridgway School Community Library. The petition had 137 signatures, presented to the Ouray County Commissioners at their...
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CALENDAR & EVENTS
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CALENDAR & EVENTS
Aug. 23-Sept. 5, 2024
August 21, 2024
FRIDAY, AUGUST 23 PROGRAM: "Mountain Search and Rescue" by Ouray Mountain Rescue team member Sean Hart. 7-8:30 p.m. at the Ridgway State Park Visitor Center, Dutch Charlie entrance. Free. SATURDAY, AU...
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SOFTBALL CHAMPS
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SOFTBALL CHAMPS
By eType 
August 14, 2024
The 2024 recreational softball league championship trophy went to the Dabbers, who triumphed over the Cluster Ducks, STEPS and Stella teams. Pictured here on the top row are team members Greg Nelson, ...
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Volunteer Voices: Ruth Stewart
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Volunteer Voices: Ruth Stewart
By SUE HUSCH 
August 14, 2024
Ruth Stewart moved to Ouray County as a kid with her family in 1996. She started volunteering at the age of 13, when she walked and fed dogs for Second Chance Humane Society. That was back in the earl...
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Spotlight on the Arts: Brittany Stadler
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Spotlight on the Arts: Brittany Stadler
By By Chloe Kiparsky Plaindealer intern 
August 14, 2024
If one squints at Brittany Stadler’s art, one can get lost forever in the tiny, detailed pen strokes forming animals inside of animals inside of animals. Sixteen of Stadler’s pieces, which are heavily...
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OURAY COUNTY
LOOKING BACK
40 YEARS AGO
By From the Ouray County Herald, Ouray County Plaindealer and the Ridgway Sun 
August 14, 2024
Aug. 11, 1974 – Rick Trujillo not only won the Pikes Peak annual marathon but he won it for the second year in a row, and broke his own record in doing so. Rick covered the tough 28.6 mile marathon in...
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CALENDAR & EVENTS
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CALENDAR & EVENTS
Aug. 15-29, 2024
August 14, 2024
THURSDAY, AUGUST 15 POETRY READING: Literary Living Room with NYU professor Scott Hightower, 7:30 p.m. at The Sherbino, 604 Clinton St., Ridgway. Free to enter. More info at sherbino.org. FRIDAY, AUGU...
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Latest ride brings deputy to Ridgway
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Latest ride brings deputy to Ridgway
A former cowboy protection bullfighter, Brannon Hasler is now charged with keeping entire community safe
By Lia Salvatierra lia@ouraynews.com 
August 7, 2024
When it comes to protecting the public, it’s not Ridgway Marshal's Office Deputy Brannon Hasler’s first rodeo. The newest deputy made a career out of putting himself in harm's way to serve others, muc...
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A BARN-BUSTING AF-FAIR
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A BARN-BUSTING AF-FAIR
Ouray County Fair returns this weekend with open class exhibit, greater 4-H participation
By Erin McIntyre erin@ouraynews.com 
August 7, 2024
The annual Ouray County Fair returns this weekend, and the 4-H participants have so many animals to show this year that the barn will be busting at the seams. The Ouray County 4-H Club has grown to 25...
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Ridgway Rendezvous celebrates arts, creativity
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Ridgway Rendezvous celebrates arts, creativity
By Plaindealer Staff Report Plaindealer@ouraynews.com 
August 7, 2024
On its face, the Ridgway Rendezvous is an arts and crafts festival. And it is definitely that — in spades. More than 100 juried artists and craftsmen will spread across Ridgway’s Hartwell Park, displa...
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Chamber music fest returns to San Juans
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Chamber music fest returns to San Juans
Ulysses Quartet to perform four concerts next week
By Plaindealer Staff Report Plaindealer@ouraynews.com 
August 7, 2024
The hills will come alive with the sound of music, as they do every year during the San Juan Chamber Music Festival. The annual event, hosted by the Ouray County Performing Arts Guild, brings high-cal...
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LOOKING BACK
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OURAY COUNTY
LOOKING BACK
40 YEARS AGO
August 7, 2024
August 8, 1974 – Over 40 people attended the Ouray City Council meeting Monday night, most of whom opposed the issuance of a new 3.2 beer license in town. After hearing opinions from both sides, the c...
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CALENDAR & EVENTS
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CALENDAR & EVENTS
August 8-15, 2024
August 7, 2024
THURSDAY, AUGUST 8 COUNTY FAIR: Open class entries accepted at the 4-H Event Center from 10 a.m. to noon. For categories and rules visit ouracountyco.gov and see fair book. Judging will take place fro...
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‘As You Like It’ seeks to delight audiences in Ouray, Silverton
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‘As You Like It’ seeks to delight audiences in Ouray, Silverton
Theater company brings Shakespeare's witty, romantic comedy inside to Wright Opera House this weekend, outside to park for first time next week
By Erin McIntyre erin@ouraynews.com 
July 31, 2024
All the world's a stage, and all the men and women merely players, according to Shakespeare. This week, the play featuring this famous quote takes to the stage in Ouray. UpstART Theater brings "As You...
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OURAY COUNTY
LOOKING BACK
40 YEARS AGO
July 31, 2024
August 1, 1974 – The Ouray School Board announced Tuesday morning that the board has hired a new superintendent for Ouray School. Wayne M. Nash will be arriving in Ouray Aug. 1 to take up his duties. ...
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Aug. 1-15, 2024
CALENDAR & EVENTS
FRIDAY, AUGUST 2
July 31, 2024
THURSDAY, AUGUST 1 MEETING : Ouray County Republican Central Committee monthly meeting, 6 p.m., County Land Use building, 111 Mall Road, Ridgway. More information at ourayrepublicans.com. FRIDAY, AUGU...
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Ridgway schools dial up phone ban
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Ridgway schools dial up phone ban
By Lia Salvatierra lia@ouraynews.com 
June 25, 2025
Ouray also aims to update tech policy for kids, staff Hallways and classrooms at Ridgway Secondary School will more closely resemble decades past this fall — without a cellphone in sight. During a Jun...
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Town clamps down on water usage
As supplies dry up, Ridgway stops watering parks, urges residents to conserve
By Erin McIntyre erin@ouraynews.com 
June 25, 2025
Ridgway town leaders are cracking down on water use, fearing limited supplies won't last the summer if they don't convince residents to curb their watering habits now. The town announced Wednesday mor...
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Sheriff sees more calls, shorter responses in 2024
By Lia Salvatierra lia@ouraynews.com 
June 25, 2025
The Ouray County Sheriff’s Office reported a 25% boost in most calls for service and shorter response times in 2024 compared to 2023. During an annual report to county commissioners Tuesday, the depar...
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Red Mountain Pass fire likely human-caused
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Red Mountain Pass fire likely human-caused
By By Erin McIntyre and Lia Salvatierra erin@ouraynews.com lia@ouraynews.com 
June 25, 2025
A wildfire that burned five acres on Red Mountain Pass and closed U.S. Highway 550 for nearly 24 hours earlier this week is suspected to be human-caused. The fire burning above the highway near the av...
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‘Overwhelming demand’ at Hurd town hall
June 25, 2025
Callers to U.S. Rep. Jeff Hurd's telephone town hall on Tuesday night encountered a message that they couldn't access the virtual meeting, due to "overwhelming demand." The Plaindealer and others atte...
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