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Heroes, villains take stage for Ouray melodrama this weekend
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Heroes, villains take stage for Ouray melodrama this weekend
'Treasure of Shiver River' at Wright Opera House Friday-Monday
By Erin McIntyre erin@ouraynews.com 
July 17, 2024
A black-hearted villain (boo!) a heroine (yay!) and a rotten scoundrel (hiss!) will take to the stage this weekend in Ouray's traditional, old-fashioned summer melodrama at the Wright Opera House. Thi...
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INDEPENDENCE DAY 2024
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INDEPENDENCE DAY 2024
July 10, 2024
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OURAY COUNTY
LOOKING BACK
40 YEARS AGO
July 10, 2024
July 11, 1974 – EDITORIAL: THE ROAD TO HELL: We all know what THAT’S paved with, and the editor is surely well on the way. All sorts of ideas came to us this week for editorial material, and at least ...
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CALENDAR & EVENTS
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July 11-25, 2024
CALENDAR & EVENTS
July 10, 2024
THURSDAY, JULY 11 LIVE MUSIC: Paul McDonald and The Last Humans, Ridgway Concert Series every Thursday in July. Hartwell Park, 6 p.m. WALK: Camp Bird Wildflower Walk & Talk with Mary Menz on Ouray are...
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Oregon-grape: A feast for more than the eyes
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Oregon-grape: A feast for more than the eyes
By Mary Menz Special to the Plaindealer 
July 3, 2024
To truly appreciate the beauty of the Oregon-grape (Berberis repens), it’s critical to meet it at eye level. From a tummy-on-the-ground position (or on all fours if that’s more comfortable), note the ...
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OURAY COUNTY
LOOKING BACK
40 YEARS AGO
By From the Ouray County Herald, Ouray County Plaindealer and the Ridgway Sun 
July 3, 2024
July 4, 1974 – Action by the Ridgway Volunteer Fire Department, assisted by the Ouray County Sheriff’s Department and other volunteers, prevented a fire on a ranch on Log Hill from turning into a pote...
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CALENDAR & EVENTS
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July 4-18, 2024
CALENDAR & EVENTS
July 3, 2024
ONGOING EVENTS BINGO: Every Wednesday until Aug. 28, 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. SENIOR LUN...
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GOING OUT ON A LO-NOTE
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GOING OUT ON A LO-NOTE
Ridgway man turns passion for music into production, recording business
By Erin McIntyre erin@ouraynews.com 
June 26, 2024
Derek Jones has always worked hard and been a self-starter. Back when he was a high schooler in Hawaii, he worked overnight, driving a forklift in a lumberyard. He worked in a pizza shop, making dough...
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Coffee shop, tavern invite you to sip and stay
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Coffee shop, tavern invite you to sip and stay
By Mike Wiggins mike@ouraynews.com 
June 26, 2024
When Eliot Vancil is on the road, there are a few things he’s looking for at his hotel. He wants a place where he can wrap his hands around a cup of coffee in the morning, spread out a bit, maybe work...
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LOOKING BACK
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LOOKING BACK
40 YEARS AGO
June 26, 2024
June 27, 1974 – Michael Bolger, age 15, of Alexandria, Louisiana, was killed Monday when he fell while climbing Mount Sneffels south of Ouray. His body was found early Tuesday this week, within 300 ya...
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From June 27 - July 11, 2024
CALENDAR & EVENTS
FRIDAY, JUNE 28
June 26, 2024
ONGOING EVENTS BINGO: Every Wednesday until Aug. 28, 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. SENIOR LUN...
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FILM FEST ABOUT ‘BUILDING COMMUNITY’
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FILM FEST ABOUT ‘BUILDING COMMUNITY’
Ouray International Film Festival returns this weekend, with more films and artists than ever
By Mike Wiggins mike@ouraynews.com 
June 19, 2024
Jake Abell and Jared LaCroix want you to come as you are. For the Ouray International Film Festival, that means if you prefer to show up in a suit, be their guest. If you’re more comfortable in shorts...
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LOOKING BACK
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OURAY COUNTY
LOOKING BACK
40 YEARS AGO
June 19, 2024
June 20, 1974 – Since 1969, the governor of Colorado has annually presented awards for outstanding achievements in the arts and humanities. This year a record number of 16 award recipients were select...
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CALENDAR & EVENTS
FRIDAY, JUNE 21
June 19, 2024
THURSDAY, JUNE 20 LIBRARY TALK: Ridgway Public Library summer reading program presents "Climbing" with Logan Tyler, 11 a.m.-noon, 300 Charles St. VET FIRST AID LECTURE: Ridgway Public Library summer t...
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CALENDAR & EVENTS
June 12, 2024
CALENDAR & EVENTS THURSDAY, JUNE 13 WALK: San Juans Wildflower Walk & Talk with Mary Menz on Ouray area trails. 8 a.m to noon. $49 per person. Sign up at weekhawkenarts.org. LIVE MUSIC: Mountain Air M...
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LOOKING BACK
June 12, 2024
50 YEARS AGO June 13, 1974 – The Ouray Volunteer Fire Department is again planning their grand old-fashioned Fourth of July celebration. Traditional favorite events are scheduled, a grand parade, and ...
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Volunteer Voices: Sveri Stromsta May
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Volunteer Voices: Sveri Stromsta May
June 12, 2024
Sue Husch has been recognized by Plaindealer readers for the past three years in the Best of Ouray County awards for "best volunteer." This is a particularly special award to receive, because it's a w...
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AN ENCORE PERFORMANCE
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AN ENCORE PERFORMANCE
By Erin McIntyre erin@ouraynews.com 
June 5, 2024
Pianist returns to Wright Opera House, adds benefit concert in Ridgway Since Kara Huber last performed in Ouray, she's finished her doctorate degree and taken on a prestigious teaching position at Int...
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CALENDAR & EVENTS
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CALENDAR & EVENTS
June 5, 2024
THURSDAY, JUNE 6 VOLUNTEER FAIR: Ouray County Volunteer Fair, Wright Opera House, 472 Main St., Ouray. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. LIVE MUSIC: Mountain Air Music Series presents Hazel Miller & The Collective with ...
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LOOKING BACK
June 5, 2024
50 YEARS AGO June 6, 1974 – In action so rapid that it leaves everyone breathless, the House passed the Public Works Appropriations Bill for 1975 on Thursday, with the Dallas Creek Project funding int...
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MURAL IN BLOOM
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MURAL IN BLOOM
By Erin McIntyre 
June 12, 2025
Artist Yulia Avgustinovich works on the mural she was commissioned to paint on the southeast side of the Space to Create building in Ridgway on Monday. Avgustinovich, who has been a professional mural...
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Prison ordered in sex assault
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Prison ordered in sex assault
Judge: Crime shows 'true character' of Ridgway man alternately commended, castigated
By Mike Wiggins and Erin McIntyre mike@ouraynews.com erin@ouraynews.com 
June 11, 2025
A judge has sentenced a Ridgway man to three years in prison for sexually assaulting a 28-year-old woman in 2023 after he claimed he was drunk and thought she was his wife. Brian Scranton, 49, hugged ...
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Road, retaining wall fixes nearing $300K
By Lia Salvatierra lia@ouraynews.com 
June 11, 2025
The cost of repairing County Road 361 and a retaining wall following a large rockfall is nearing $300,000, a sum Ouray County is paying in full. When commissioners declared the event an emergency in F...
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Trail closures could trigger domino effect
With Blue Lakes, part of Imogene Pass off limits,other areas could see more wear and tear
By Lia Salvatierra lia@ouraynews.com 
June 11, 2025
Closures of beloved hiking and off-highway vehicle trails in and around Ouray County this summer could congest and pressure other areas. The popular Blue Lakes trailhead is closed through August due t...
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New power contract amplifies local control
San Miguel Power can generate up to 20% of own energy under Tri-State deal through 2050
By Lia Salvatierra lia@ouraynews.com 
June 11, 2025
San Miguel Power Association will continue to purchase power from Tri-State Generation and Transmission Association for the next 25 years under a revised contract that gives it the ability to generate...
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