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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 ...

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...

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...

Current teacher, former Navy veteran focused on affordable housing, education, health care Durango Democrat Vivian Smotherman has announced she will run against Sen. Cleave Simpson for the Senate Dist...

The Ridgway Volunteer Fire District Board has unanimously appointed Ridgway Town Councilor Terry Schuyler to fill a vacancy on the board. Schuyler told the Plaindealer he decided to pursue the vacancy...

After criticism last spring, group must meet several tourism promotion standards The Ridgway Area Chamber of Commerce will continue marketing tourism promotion for the town of Ridgway after councilors...

Council OKs deed restrictions, development agreement for Waterview affordable project The Ouray City Council unanimously approved Tuesday night a trio of documents laying out buyer eligibility require...

Ridgway board backs project, which already has financial pledges The Ridgway School Board threw its support behind a proposed multimillion- dollar athletic field at the Ridgway Secondary School during...