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LOOKING BACK
40 YEARS AGO
July 17, 2024
50 YEARS AGO July 18, 1974 – The deadline for use of the dump south of Ouray was July 1 of this year. The city of Ouray, Ouray County commissioners and the Forest Service have all been all too aware o...
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Ouray city administrator resigns
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Ouray city administrator resigns
By Mike Wiggins 
July 12, 2024
Ouray City Administrator Silas Clarke is resigning from his position, indicating it’s time to pursue new challenges after nearly four years on the job. In a July 8 resignation letter addressed to the ...
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MAY THE FOURTH BE WITH YOU
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MAY THE FOURTH BE WITH YOU
July 10, 2024
The teams in the junior water fights prepare to battle by crossing their streams during Fourth of July festivities in Ouray. This year's fight was between brothers Ethan and Mason Unverferth, pictured...
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Audit: Ouray police in ‘crisis’
Consultant recommends additional staff, station remodel, more community outreach
By Mike Wiggins mike@ouraynews.com 
July 10, 2024
Concluding the Ouray Police Department is in a “crisis situation,” a consultant recommends investing in additional police employees to help carry the workload and lift morale, remodeling the current p...
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County doubles down on order to stop blasting
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County doubles down on order to stop blasting
By Deb Hurley Brobst Special to the Plaindealer 
July 10, 2024
The project in Ouray where blasting has been occurring for more than two months is in hot water with Ouray County again. The county on Monday issued its second stop-work order in two weeks for the pro...
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Delta woman suspected of trespassing, incident leading to Ridgway dog’s death
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Delta woman suspected of trespassing, incident leading to Ridgway dog’s death
By Erin McIntyre erin@ouraynews.com 
July 10, 2024
An arrest warrant has been issued for a Delta woman who is suspected of breaking into a Ridgway family's backyard when they were not home, using their hot tub, and dumping a bag of dog food into grave...
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County releases draft master plan
Consultant: Minimal changes reflect broad public support for 1999 document
By Lia Salvatierra lia@ouraynews.com 
July 10, 2024
The public got its first look at the draft update for the Ouray County Master Plan on Tuesday, which looks a lot like its parent document dating back to 1999. Though there are some new guidelines arou...
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Big changes emerged from last police audit
Review in 2013 led to all but one Ouray officer resigning
By Mike Wiggins mike@ouraynews.com 
July 10, 2024
Ouray city leaders are just beginning to digest the results of a top-to-bottom audit of the Ouray Police Department and its management, so it remains to be seen what officials will do with Municipal P...
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To recycle or not to recycle
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To recycle or not to recycle
Proponents wrestle with confusing rules, compliance, growing contamination rates as they wait for new statewide program
By Evie Carrick Special to the Plaindealer 
July 3, 2024
It’s Ridgway Concert Series season, which means hundreds of people will descend on town every Thursday this month to dance, socialize, eat and drink. But when the music ends and the beer and tacos hav...
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Deputy told to stop emissions violations
Internal investigation followed complaint
By Erin McIntyre erin@ouraynews.com 
July 3, 2024
A Ouray County sheriff's deputy has been told to stop violating emissions laws with his personal vehicle, and to stop assisting others with tampering with their air pollution control systems to avoid ...
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Oil, rags suspected in Log Hill home fire
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Oil, rags suspected in Log Hill home fire
By Erin McIntyre erin@ouraynews.com 
July 3, 2024
Quick response from the Log Hill Volunteer Fire Department is being credited for saving most of a home that caught fire Monday morning. The Myer family wasn't at home when one of their neighbors calle...
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Drugs, alcohol factored into fatal river crash
By Erin McIntyre erin@ouraynews.com 
July 3, 2024
Drugs and alcohol played a factor in the fatal accident involving a partially submerged vehicle in the Uncompahgre River near Whispering Pines north of Ouray in May. An autopsy and toxicology tests pe...
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Ouray launches search for next police chief
City enlists consultant, hopes to hire by early October
By Mike Wiggins mike@ouraynews.com 
July 3, 2024
The search for Ouray’s next police chief is under way. One week after Police Chief Jeff Wood was fired, the City Council unanimously agreed Monday night to pay executive search firm KRW Associates $18...
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Big changes in store for county vacation rental rules
Rental permits likely to increase, but with more stringent regulations
By Deb Hurley Brobst Special to the Plaindealer 
July 3, 2024
Revised rules for short-term rentals will be coming to Ouray County soon, and there are some big changes. Ouray County commissioners on June 26 spent more than three hours poring over a 20-page draft ...
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NEWS BRIEFS
Rescuers help three in Jeep rollover on Imogene Pass
July 3, 2024
Rescuers help three in Jeep rollover on Imogene Pass The Ouray Mountain Rescue Team helped three people who were injured in a rollover accident involving a Jeep on Imogene Pass on Tuesday evening. One...
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POLICE LOG
July 3, 2024
OURAY POLICE The following is an excerpt of cases handled by the Ouray Police Department from June 25-30: JUNE 25 Officer responded to a 911 open line in the 400 block of Main Street. Officer responde...
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CORRECTIONS
July 3, 2024
A story on Page 3 of the June 13-19 edition about the proposed 13-unit River Walk affordable housing project incorrectly indicated the Home Trust of Ouray County plans to sell six of the units to loca...
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Ex-contractor’s claims played key role in dismissal
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Ex-contractor’s claims played key role in dismissal
By Erin McIntyre erin@ouraynews.com 
June 26, 2024
A complaint from the Ouray Police Department's former evidence technician played a key role in the termination of the agency's chief of police this week. Jessica Tice's complaint alleged police miscon...
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Ouray police chief fired
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Ouray police chief fired
Termination cites poor work performance, 'inappropriate' actions; Wood's attorney 'looking at every legal option'
By Mike Wiggins and Erin McIntyre mike@ouraynews.com erin@ouraynews.com 
June 26, 2024
Embattled Ouray Police Chief Jeff Wood was fired Monday in the wake of concerns about his behavior and leadership and alleged violations of state law and city policy — problems that led many citizens ...
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Lawyers negotiating possible plea in assault case
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Lawyers negotiating possible plea in assault case
By Mike Wiggins mike@ouraynews.com 
June 26, 2024
Attorneys are engaged in plea negotiations in the case of a Ridgway man accused of sexually assaulting a woman nearly six years after he was acquitted of similar charges. Brian Scranton, 48, on Tuesda...
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A christening for Cimarron Athletic Field
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A christening for Cimarron Athletic Field
March 18, 2026
The Cimarron Athletic Field at Ridgway Secondary School hosted its inaugural meet with the Ridgway Invite on March 14. Ridgway senior Sophia Forrest won the girls' 100-meter dash with a time of 13.19....
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Race pits experience against new perspective
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RIDGWAY MAYOR CANDIDATES
Race pits experience against new perspective
Clark proud of town's progress, aware of challenges
By Erin McIntyre erin@ouraynews.com 
March 18, 2026
Even after 14 years serving as Ridgway's mayor, John Clark still thinks there's work to be done. He's served seven terms. Every two years, when his seat comes up for election, folks ask him if he want...
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Mihelarakis advocates for creatives in first bid for office
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RIDGWAY MAYOR CANDIDATES
Mihelarakis advocates for creatives in first bid for office
By Lia Salvatierra lia@ouraynews.com 
March 18, 2026
Tia Mihelarakis believes the Ridgway Town Council deserves a leader with new perspectives — specifically those of creatives, renters and the younger generation. Mihelarakis, 34, is challenging Mayor J...
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Water leaders sound supply alarm
Record-low snowpack in San Juans, balmy temps portend meager runoff
By Mike Wiggins mike@ouraynews.com 
March 18, 2026
State water managers Tuesday painted a dire picture of record-low snowpack and abnormally warm temperatures this winter straining water supplies for Western Slope municipalities and agricultural produ...
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Ribbing focuses bid on sustainability
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RIDGWAY COUNCILOR CANDIDATES
Ribbing focuses bid on sustainability
By Erin McIntyre erin@ouraynews.com 
March 18, 2026
If you ask Sheridan Ribbing why she's running for town council, the answer is pretty simple. It's because Councilor Terry Schuyler decided not to run, and she's passionate about making sure a champion...
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