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Canine respiratory illness hits county
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Canine respiratory illness hits county
By Daniel Schmidt daniel@ouraynews.com 
November 29, 2023
State recommends owners update vaccines, limit commingling Luke’s symptoms began innocuously in early October with a runny nose and cough, two weeks after Gretchen McArthur returned from her trip to C...
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Ice Park pushing for more members
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Ice Park pushing for more members
By Mike Wiggins mike@ouraynews.com 
November 29, 2023
Rather than charging for public access, operators seek voluntary support from climbers For 30 years, the Ouray Ice Park has anchored the winter economy in Ouray, extending a financial lifeline during ...
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Ouray rebrands, unveils new logos
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Ouray rebrands, unveils new logos
By Mike Wiggins mike@ouraynews.com 
November 29, 2023
City to pay Denver graphic design firm up to $30K for work; sales tax drops in September The city of Ouray will roll out a series of new logos in the coming months as part of a rebranding effort, atta...
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A track and field of dreams in Ridgway?
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A track and field of dreams in Ridgway?
By Mike Wiggins mike@ouraynews.com 
November 22, 2023
Secondary school leaders, parents pursuing potential multimilliondollar project to replace soccer field, add track amenities After the combined Ouray, Ridgway and Silverton boys’ track team won state ...
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Public bus ready to roll soon
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Public bus ready to roll soon
By Daniel Schmidt daniel@ouraynews.com 
November 22, 2023
Long-awaited shuttle service from Montrose to Ouray to start in Feb. Nearly six months after it was originally supposed to launch, All Points Transit’s shuttle between Montrose and Ouray is now estima...
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Town manager receives raise, high praise
By Daniel Schmidt daniel@ouraynews.com 
November 22, 2023
With an overwhelmingly positive performance review in hand, Ridgway Town Manager Preston Neill will receive a nearly 7% pay raise in 2024. That raise comes after the Ridgway Town Council last week una...
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Democratic House hopeful Curry stumps in Ridgway
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Democratic House hopeful Curry stumps in Ridgway
By Daniel Schmidt daniel@ouraynews.com 
November 22, 2023
Gunnison County rancher touts knowledge of water issues Three months after launching her House District 58 campaign, Democrat Kathleen Curry made her first official appearance in Ouray County on Nov. ...
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County employees give glowing reviews in survey
By Daniel Schmidt daniel@ouraynews.com 
November 22, 2023
Ouray County government employees are overwhelmingly satisfied with their jobs and the county government as a whole, according to results from an anonymous survey released last week. Richard DelaCastr...
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County orders developer to halt illegal construction
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County orders developer to halt illegal construction
By Mike Wiggins mike@ouraynews.com 
November 15, 2023
Residents say county leaders responded slowly after owner of luxury properties along CR5 built roads without permits The developer of a string of multimillion- dollar properties south of Ridgway has b...
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Strained EMS to hire more medics
By Daniel Schmidt daniel@ouraynews.com 
November 15, 2023
Report: Several employees have considered leaving Ouray County Emergency Medical Services will receive funding for three additional paramedics next year after EMS officials said during Monday’s Ouray ...
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Man suspected of Ouray business break-in
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Man suspected of Ouray business break-in
By Mike Wiggins mike@ouraynews.com 
November 15, 2023
A transient man was arrested in Ouray last week after police say he broke into a business and stole thousands of dollars in cash and merchandise. Brian Keith Woodward, 40, was jailed on suspicion of f...
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Prairie dog outrage prompts changes
By Daniel Schmidt daniel@ouraynews.com 
November 15, 2023
Top of the Pines ceases culling rodent population until environmental study done Following public outcry over Top of the Pines' prairie dog poisonings, Ouray County commissioners Tuesday agreed to ame...
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Ouray utility rates to climb 9% in 2024
By Mike Wiggins mike@ouraynews.com 
November 15, 2023
The average Ouray resident will pay 9% more for water, sewer, trash and recycling services next year under a rate plan approved by the Ouray City Council on Monday. Councilors last week unanimously ap...
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Condo owners kept in dark about lawsuit
By Daniel Schmidt daniel@ouraynews.com 
November 15, 2023
Colorado law allows HOAs to _ile lawsuits without property owner approval, noti_ication When the Ridgway Village West Homeowners Association sued local developer Ridgway Development over a proposal to...
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CORRECTION
November 15, 2023
An article published in the Nov. 9-15 edition of the Plaindealer did not accurately indicate the number of permits available for day use in the proposed management plan including the Blue Lakes Trail....
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Application of treated human waste delayed
By Daniel Schmidt daniel@ouraynews.com 
November 15, 2023
Biosolid plans may still proceed near Colona The planned application of treated human waste from Ouray’s wastewater treatment plant is now postponed until the spring after subcontractor Denali Water S...
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Ridgway students outperform peers on state standardized tests
By Mike Wiggins mike@ouraynews.com 
November 15, 2023
Ridgway School District students outperformed their peers on every grade level and in every subject tested on state standardized tests last spring. The scores from the Colorado Measure of Academic Suc...
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Ridgway approves more EV chargers at Hartwell Park
By Daniel Schmidt daniel@ouraynews.com 
November 15, 2023
Company alters plans over concerns about light pollution Hartwell Park could feature additional electric vehicle chargers by this time next year after the Ridgway Town Council approved Helios Charging...
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Vann, Schiffer, Wills elected to school board
By Plaindealer Staff Report Plaindealer@ouraynews.com 
November 8, 2023
Ouray School Board Vice President Aimee Vann was re-elected Tuesday night to the board, where she’ll be joined by Jane Schiffer, who was appointed last year, and newcomer Stephanie Wills. Vann receive...
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Prairie dog poisonings spark outrage, concern
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Prairie dog poisonings spark outrage, concern
By By Erin McIntyre and Mike Wiggins erin@ouraynews.com mike@ouraynews.com 
November 8, 2023
County, neighbors seek answers after Top of the Pines mitigates colony The recent poisoning of a prairie dog colony at Top of the Pines triggered backlash this week from neighboring residents and Oura...
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CARL’S VILLAGE
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CARL’S VILLAGE
By Erin McIntyre 
November 29, 2023
From the recliner in front of his living room picture window, Carl Dismant sees the wild turkeys strutting across his yard and visitors coming up the sidewalk. He's set a timer to make sure he wakes u...
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Calendar & Events
Calendar & Events
November 29, 2023
CALENDAR & EVENTS THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 30 NOEL NIGHT: Winter parade and "Jingle Mingle" event, 5-9 p.m., downtown Ridgway. Hosted by the Ridgway Area Chamber of Commerce. LITERARY EVENT: Literary Living...
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A warm, dry November gives way to winter
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A warm, dry November gives way to winter
By Karen Risch 
November 29, 2023
Meteorological winter begins tomorrow. Never mind that it’s felt like winter the last couple of weeks. Nighttime temperatures recently descended into single digits. Snow lingers on the ground, coverin...
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Looking Back
LOOKING BACK
By From the Ouray County Herald, Ouray County Plaindealer and the Ridgway Sun 
November 29, 2023
OURAY COUNTY November 29, 1973 - After Jan. 1, 1974, males between the ages of 18 and 21 will no longer need parental consent to be married in the state of Colorado. County Clerk Addie Sim said a new ...
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Opinion
Let’s get health help for those in greatest need
November 29, 2023
LETTER TO THE EDITOR Dear Editor: Daniel Schmidt wrote an article about health in the Plaindealer dated Nov. 2-8. In the article he stated the following information: Colorado Department of Public Heal...
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