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Man accused of sex assault again
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Man accused of sex assault again
By Mike Wiggins and Erin McIntyre mike@ouraynews.com erin@ouraynews.com 
January 31, 2024
Six years after acquittal, Brian Scranton arrested in another suspected rape case A Ridgway man acquitted by a jury in a felony sexual assault case in Ouray County in 2018 has been arrested for allege...
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Police chief placed on admin leave
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Police chief placed on admin leave
By Mike Wiggins and Erin McIntyre mike@ouraynews.com erin@ouraynews.com 
January 31, 2024
No timetable for return in wake of sex assault case against stepson, 2 others Ouray Police Chief Jeff Wood was placed on paid administrative leave on Monday, more than a month after his stepson and tw...
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Man found not guilty in 2018 rape trial arrested for alleged sex assault
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Six years after acquittal, Brian Scranton faces charges
Man found not guilty in 2018 rape trial arrested for alleged sex assault
By Mike Wiggins And Erin Mcintyre 
January 30, 2024
A Ridgway man acquitted by a jury in a felony sexual assault case in Ouray County in 2018 has been arrested for alleged sexual assault again. Brian Scranton, 48, was arrested on a warrant on suspicion...
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Ouray police chief placed on administrative leave
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Ouray police chief placed on administrative leave
By Plaindealer Staff 
January 29, 2024
Ouray Police Chief Jeff Wood was placed on paid administrative leave on Monday, pending the outcome of criminal proceedings against his stepson and two other men who have been accused of raping a 17-y...
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TIME TO ROCK
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TIME TO ROCK
January 24, 2024
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Squeezed businesses may find relief
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Squeezed businesses may find relief
By Daniel Schmidt daniel@ouraynews.com 
January 24, 2024
Four Ridgway businesses apply for state grants aimed at easing rent pressure, aiding expansion For Sally Jo Ocasio, owning The Vault Vintage and Consignment has always been a battle. Since opening the...
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Silver mine back in operation
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Silver mine back in operation
By Daniel Schmidt daniel@ouraynews.com 
January 24, 2024
The owners of the Revenue-Virginius Mine recently cleared a final regulatory hurdle with the state of Colorado, allowing them to fully pursue operations at the historic mine 5 miles southwest of Ouray...
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CORRECTION
January 24, 2024
A story on Page 2 in the Jan. 18-24 edition should have said Ouray Ice Park Executive Director Peter O'Neil addressed the congregation of Ridgway Mountain View Church, not Ridgway Christian Center, ab...
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ICE FEST 2024
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ICE FEST 2024
January 24, 2024
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Several programs offer property tax relief
By Daniel Schmidt daniel@ouraynews.com 
January 24, 2024
Despite attempts from the state legislature and some local taxing districts to decrease this year’s property tax burden, Ouray County residents can still expect to fork out hundreds or thousands of mo...
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Man cited after stealing, returning newspapers
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Man cited after stealing, returning newspapers
By Plaindealer Staff Report Plaindealer@ouraynews.com 
January 24, 2024
Ridgway businessman apologizes; theft sparks national media coverage A Ridgway business owner has been cited on suspicion of petty theft after he stole most of the printed copies of last week’s editio...
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County ponders future revenue strategies
By Daniel Schmidt daniel@ouraynews.com 
January 24, 2024
After adding deputies, paramedics, commissioners turn attention to facilities, other staff After receiving a budgetary boost from higher property taxes this year, Ouray County officials are now explor...
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Poll gauges support for child care tax hike
By Daniel Schmidt daniel@ouraynews.com 
January 24, 2024
Group says it's seeking input, has no current plans for 2024 measure A group that has long sought additional funding to subsidize child care costs in Ouray County is now renewing its efforts with a ph...
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Ridgway man cited in newspaper theft case
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Ridgway man cited in newspaper theft case
By Plaindealer Staff Report 
January 20, 2024
A Ridgway man was cited this morning on suspicion of petty theft in connection with the theft of more than 200 printed copies of this week’s Ouray County Plaindealer. The Ouray County Sheriff’s Office...
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Hundreds of Plaindealer newspapers stolen, then returned
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Hundreds of Plaindealer newspapers stolen, then returned
By Plaindealer Staff 
January 19, 2024
Ouray County law enforcement officers are investigating the theft of more than 200 Ouray County Plaindealer newspapers from vending racks in Ridgway and Ouray — papers that were returned less than 12 ...
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CATCHING SOME AIR
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CATCHING SOME AIR
January 18, 2024
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Girl: Rapes occurred at chief’s house
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Girl: Rapes occurred at chief’s house
By Erin McIntyre erin@ouraynews.com 
January 17, 2024
Accuser claims she was assaulted multiple times while Ouray police chief, family slept *** Editor's note: This note was not included in the print edition of the paper and we are adding it after the fa...
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Possession of child porn nets probation
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Possession of child porn nets probation
By Mike Wiggins mike@ouraynews.com 
January 17, 2024
Man could have felony conviction wiped off record in 3 years if he stays out of trouble A Ridgway man who was found in possession of hundreds of images of child pornography has been sentenced to three...
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SKIJORING 2024
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SKIJORING 2024
January 17, 2024
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SKIJORING 2024
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SKIJORING 2024
January 17, 2024
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Dispute over extended background check leads to Ouray police chief’s last day
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Dispute over extended background check leads to Ouray police chief’s last day
City administrator declines to make interim chief permanent
By Mike Wiggins 
December 17, 2025
Ouray Interim Police Chief Daric Harvey is leaving his job over his objections to City Administrator Michelle Metteer’s insistence that he undergo a second, more extensive background check to determin...
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Commissioners fight over board leadership position
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Commissioners fight over board leadership position
Niece to serve as chairperson after he, Nauer reject requests from Padgett's backers to appoint her
By By Lia Salvatierra and Erin McIntyre lia@ouraynews.com erin@ouraynews.com 
December 17, 2025
For the second year in a row, Ouray County commissioners fought over who should serve as board chairperson, rejecting requests from supporters of Commissioner Lynn Padgett to appoint her to the positi...
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Space to Create owner, management address complaints, pledge fixes
By Lia Salvatierra lia@ouraynews.com 
December 17, 2025
Space to Create’s owner and property management company are pledging to remedy issues with Ouray County’s first affordable housing project and re-establish strong communication with residents after re...
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Council qualifies homebuyer for deed-restricted unit
December 17, 2025
The Ridgway Town Council approved qualifying a homebuyer for a deed-restricted unit in the Vista Park Commons neighborhood after discussing whether the unit was advertised fairly. The council, acting ...
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Following concerns, town delays adopting anti-idling ordinance
By Lia Salvatierra lia@ouraynews.com 
December 17, 2025
Ridgway town councilors decided to delay final approval of a new anti-idling ordinance after hearing public concerns and discussing other issues related to the new rules during a Dec. 10 regular meeti...
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