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Calendar & events
Sept. 19-Oct. 3 , 2024
By Erin 
September 19, 2024
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 19 POETRY READING: Literary Living Room presents Jeanine Renee at 7:30 p.m. at the Sherbino Theater, 604 Clinton St. Free. PRINTMAKING CLASS: Printmaking 101 for ages 12+, free, fr...
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Pickleball tourney makes bigger racket
Second-annual San Juan Slam returns to Ridgway this weekend with more competitors, games
By Mike Wiggins mike@ouraynews.com 
September 18, 2024
For organizers of the second-annual San Juan Slam pickleball tournament, this weekend’s three-day event is all about more. More players, more games, more vendors, a more robust silent auction — in oth...
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CYCLING FOR A GOOD CAUSE
Annual bike ride to benefit children launches Saturday, adds Ouray County route
By Mike Wiggins mike@ouraynews.com 
September 18, 2024
For the last 20 years, children in San Miguel County and the west end of Montrose County have been the beneficiaries of dozens of people strapping on bike helmets one day each fall and riding through ...
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CALENDAR & EVENTS THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 19
CALENDAR & EVENTS
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 20
September 18, 2024
POETRY READING: Literary Living Room presents Jeanine Renee at 7:30 p.m. at the Sherbino Theater, 604 Clinton St. Free. PRINTMAKING CLASS: Printmaking 101 for ages 12+, free, from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at th...
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OURAY COUNTY
LOOKING BACK
40 YEARS AGO
September 11, 2024
SEPTEMBER 12, 1974 Mrs. L. F. Kuchs wrote a letter to the editor, reminiscing that 40 years ago in September, eight ladies formed a club called M.M. (Modern Matrons). Three members had passed away sin...
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CALENDAR & EVENTS
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Sept. 12-25, 2024
CALENDAR & EVENTS
September 11, 2024
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 12 KIDS CRAFT TIME: For elementary-aged students, 4-4:45 p.m. at the Ouray Public Library, 320 Sixth Ave. ECSTATIC DANCE: 7-9 p.m. at The Sherbino, 604 Clinton St. $15 per person. ...
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Calendar & Events
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Calendar & Events
By Erin 
September 4, 2024
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 5 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, SE...
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FULFILLING PAT’S DREAM
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FULFILLING PAT’S DREAM
The Old Firehouse aims to realize philanthropist Pat O’Leary’s vision of a gathering space that preserves history and boosts the economy
By Mike Wiggins mike@ouraynews.com 
August 28, 2024
Pat O’Leary isn’t here. But his spirit, his fingerprints, are everywhere at the corner of North Lena and Clinton streets in Ridgway. The grand piano in the community event space that he learned to pla...
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Buck up: Ouray County Rodeo returns Monday
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Buck up: Ouray County Rodeo returns Monday
By Erin McIntyre erin@ouraynews.com 
August 28, 2024
Erin Stadelman is usually the one bringing up the end of the Labor Day rodeo parade, making sure errant swag gets picked up off the road and a lost cellphone gets back to its owner. But this year, she...
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Meet Ridgway’s new teacher
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Meet Ridgway’s new teacher
By Plaindealer Staff 
August 28, 2024
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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Ridgway dentist hangs up his drill
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Ridgway dentist hangs up his drill
Citing staffing challenges, Ridgway Family Dentistry closes after 17 years
By Erin McIntyre erin@ouraynews.com 
August 28, 2024
More than 17 years ago, Dr. Michael Thomas came from the Front Range to Ridgway to get out of the rat race. He and his wife, Darcy, bought a small practice from another dentist, one that didn't have c...
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Big dreams come in small batches
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Big dreams come in small batches
Ridgway's new brewery focused on limited craft beer, local music
By Lia Salvatierra lia@ouraynews.com 
August 28, 2024
Big psychedelic rock and jam band paraphernalia and live local acts meet nano-crafted brews at Ridgway’s new Floating Lotus Brewery, where the beer is produced on a home-designed system even smaller t...
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LOOKING BACK
40 YEARS AGO
August 28, 2024
August 29, 1974 – At their regular meeting Aug. 25, the District R-1 Board decided the Ouray School gym would get a new heating system in the fall. The current heating system had been inadequate for y...
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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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Field of dreams realized
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Field of dreams realized
Community celebrates opening of new $4 million athletic complex
By Erin McIntyre erin@ouraynews.com 
September 17, 2025
The runners pounded out miles on dirt trails, gravel roads and sidewalks ringing public parks. They launched themselves over hurdles in carpeted hallways of the school, sometimes crashing into the met...
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Ouray to ditch large downtown signs
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Ouray to ditch large downtown signs
Public pans signs as out of place, will review smaller prototypes
By Mike Wiggins mike@ouraynews.com 
September 17, 2025
The city of Ouray is prepared to scrap a series of new large signs installed this summer in the downtown core meant to direct drivers to various locations in favor of smaller signs, acceding to reside...
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Councilors: Ouray residents, company need to do better securing trash
By Mike Wiggins mike@ouraynews.com 
September 17, 2025
With bears loading up on calories in preparation for hibernation, some Ouray city councilors said they're looking for both residents and the city's trash services provider to do better to ensure bears...
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County looks to curb 2026 budget
Plan calls for 2.5% cost-of-living employee salary increase; sheriff pulls request for additional deputy
By Lia Salvatierra lia@ouraynews.com 
September 17, 2025
After years of growth, Ouray County leaders are working together to find ways to rein in or hold costs steady in 2026. During a special work session Tuesday, county officials looked at an early draft ...
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Ridgway may expand wildland fire operations
Fire district contemplates adding two positions, new engine
By Lia Salvatierra lia@ouraynews.com 
September 17, 2025
The Ridgway Fire Protection District is looking to expand its wildland firefighting capabilities by hiring two new positions and buying a new, top-tier wildland fire engine. Expanding the department’s...
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