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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
By News Staff 
May 21, 2020
Locals can fix pool problems Dear Editor: The town of Ouray is peopled by many very capable, well-informed residents who, once the collaboration process truly begins, can solve the various glitches ov...
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More equitable ways to raise road dollars
By News Staff 
August 21, 2019
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Dear Editor, The Ouray County BOCC is proposing a massive property tax increase (up to 3.7+ mils) *and* up to a 3.5% "use fee" on all newly registered vehicles to fund Road and B...
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Global warming data demands action now
By News Staff 
August 21, 2019
Dear Editor, I have seen lots of stories about how global warming will impact coastal areas of the world. That got me to wondering if we here in Ouray County have been experiencing this warming too. F...
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Letters
More reasons to oppose Twin Peaks expansion
By News Staff 
August 7, 2019
LETTER TO THE EDITOR Dear Editor, Infrastructure and city finances needed more vetting by the Ouray Planning Commission. The vetting is now up to City Council to consider sewer plant replacement or up...
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Keep your pets safe from predators in Ouray
By News Staff 
August 7, 2019
Dear Editor, It appears that a fox has decided Ouray is his/her new hunting ground and cats seem to be the preferred target. I have lived in this area for 21 years with my cats without any problems. L...
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Correct choices made with ex-undersheriff
By News Staff 
August 7, 2019
LETTER TO THE EDITOR Dear Editor, This letter is in regards to the recent articles in the area newspapers, as well as all the posts and blogs in the social media in reference to the previously appoint...
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County needs to be more transparent
By News Staff 
July 31, 2019
LETTER TO THE EDITOR Dear Editor, As an individual who lives in Ouray County, I rely on law enforcement to ensure a safe community for residents and visitors. I am appalled to read in last week’s Plai...
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Ridgway man sentenced to prison in sex assault case
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Ridgway man sentenced to prison in sex assault case
By Mike Wiggins 
June 6, 2025
A judge sentenced a Ridgway man to three years in prison Thursday 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, hu...
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Fire victims in limbo
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Fire victims in limbo
Three years after federal prescribed burn destroyed their home, family has no answers or compensation
By Erin McIntyre erin@ouraynews.com 
June 4, 2025
She spent three months carefully itemizing everything they lost in the fire, trying to remember what was in kitchen drawers and closets. Every piece of silverware, furniture, clothing, appliances and ...
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Wildfire mitigation nonprofit shrinks
Expecting funding cuts, West Region Wildfire Council trims staff, ends free services
By Lia Salvatierra lia@ouraynews.com 
June 4, 2025
Editor's note: This story has been updated to reflect that the West Region Wildfire Council received $7,184.63 donations from individuals in 2023. The Plaindealer received this information from the no...
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Mobile home park deed restrictions delayed
Swiss Village residents say limitations too restrictive
By Mike Wiggins mike@ouraynews.com 
June 4, 2025
The Ouray City Council postponed approving a series of deed restrictions for the Swiss Village Mobile Home Park on Monday after residents who are on the cusp of buying the property objected, saying th...
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A HEART FOR ADVOCACY
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A HEART FOR ADVOCACY
After leading special education services in the San Juans for 12 years,Tammy Johnson is retiring, giving way to a new director
By Lia Salvatierra lia@ouraynews.com 
June 4, 2025
A good administrator never forgets what it’s like to be a teacher. Those are the words signing off Tammy Johnson’s email and ones she’s lived by while leading the Uncompahgre Board of Cooperative Educ...
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