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County only wants to control CR5
By News Staff 
March 9, 2022
Dear Editor: This newspaper has once again neglected to lay out all the facts regarding County Road 5 and San Juan Huts' lawsuit. Let’s be absolutely clear. The landowners had no choice but to form th...
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What has Biden done?
By News Staff 
March 9, 2022
Dear Editor: Joe Biden has been in office for over a year. I would like to list all of the things he has done to make America greater or stronger. Hmm. Let me think. Hmm. Give me a minute. Well, I gue...
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Paying more for gasoline a small price to pay to harm Russia
By News Staff 
March 9, 2022
Dear Editor: Eighty years ago American forces along with our allies were fighting dictators trying to take over independent peoples in Europe by force. Millions of Americans were on the battlefield, m...
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Letters
Fourth of July in Ouray exemplifies unity
By News Staff 
July 7, 2021
Dear Editor, Another July 4, Ouray quintessential Old Time Independence Day celebration has come and gone. The town of 700 grows to thousands who enjoy parades, barbecues, games, water fights, and fir...
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Where were the horses?
By News Staff 
July 7, 2021
Dear Editor: Does anyone know where the horses and riders were in this year’s Ouray’s 4th of July Parade? The July 1-7, 2021, Plaindealer shows a picture of children petting one during the 2019 parade...
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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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Letters
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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Letters
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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Letters
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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Letters
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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Hickenlooper hears concerns from constituents
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Hickenlooper hears concerns from constituents
Loss of federal funds prompts requests for help with wildfire mitigation, water and more
By LIA SALVATIERRA 
August 29, 2025
U.S. Sen. John Hickenlooper encouraged Ouray County nonprofits and public officials to persevere, find ways to do more with less money and look for opportunities to change systems during moments of tu...
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Closures on Red Mountain expected for next few weeks
Five-hour closures scheduled Tuesday-Thursday for power line upgrades
By Erin 
August 29, 2025
Motorists traveling over Red Mountain Pass should expect lengthy weekday delays starting next week, as San Miguel Power Association continues to rebuild its power line on the pass. A roughly three-mil...
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Bears start packing on pounds
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Bears start packing on pounds
Wildlife officials urge residents to avoid attracting bruins as they seek food before hibernating
By Erin McIntyre erin@ouraynews.com 
August 27, 2025
Bears have entered the time of year where they seek food for at least 20 hours a day, trying to pack on the pounds before the first snow flies. The compulsive eating, called hyperphagia, helps prepare...
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Fatal crash on pass involved marijuana
By Erin McIntyre erin@ouraynews.com 
August 27, 2025
The driver of the vehicle that went off Red Mountain Pass on Aug. 5 had a significant amount of marijuana in his system, according to toxicology results from his autopsy. Tests showed 42-year-old Loui...
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City proceeds with plans to remodel city hall, police station
By Mike Wiggins mike@ouraynews.com 
August 27, 2025
The city of Ouray is moving ahead with plans to remodel a portion of the Ouray Community Center and a building across the street that will house the police department. City councilors earlier this mon...
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