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Rockslide rattles Ouray
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Rockslide rattles Ouray
By Mike Wiggins 
October 6, 2022
It was a bad dream that roused 14-year-old Conner Scott before dawn. It was an even worse reality that sent him and his 9-year-old brother, Teagan, scrambling from their bunk bed. A rockslide sent bo...
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CALENDAR & EVENTS
By News Staff 
October 6, 2022
ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS: Every Friday and Saturday morning at 9 a.m. and every Wednesday night at 5:30 p.m. at St. Daniel’s Church, 614 Fifth St., Ouray. Every Thursday and Sunday at 7 p.m. in the sanctu...
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AROUND THE REGION
By News Staff 
October 6, 2022
GUNNISON In a unanimous vote, Gunnison City Council appointed city Finance Director Ben Cowan to serve as interim city manager during a regular meeting Sept. 27. Russ Forrest, the current city manager...
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State shuts down only West Slope psych hospital
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State shuts down only West Slope psych hospital
By Susan Greene 
October 6, 2022
By Susan Greene/COLab Colorado’s new Behavioral Health Administration shut down part of the Western Slope’s only psychiatric hospital on Sept. 28 in response to complaints about the quality and safety...
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County officials seek seven new employees
By Kylea Henseler 
September 28, 2022
As Ouray County officials begin crafting a budget for 2023, department heads are looking for seven new full-time positions, which would cost more than $360,000 to hire. Commissioners and staff took a ...
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County seeks solution for public records requests as fall election approaches
By Kylea Henseler 
September 28, 2022
In more than 30 years of being Ouray County's top elections official, Michelle Nauer didn't receive any elections-related public records requests from outside entities seeking information. But during ...
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Feds: Hunters ignited 2019 fire
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Feds: Hunters ignited 2019 fire
By Liz Teitz 
September 28, 2022
EDITOR'S NOTE:  Nearly three years after the Cow Creek Fire torched about 850 acres of forest land east of Ridgway — and after denying Plaindealer requests for information for more than two years — t...
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AROUND THE REGION
By News Staff 
September 28, 2022
GUNNISON Western Colorado University has published the 2022 fall census report. The data reflects minor declines in overall enrollment since last year and a post-pandemic “market correction,” accordin...
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Mountain guide faces biggest obstacle yet: stage 4 cancer
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Mountain guide faces biggest obstacle yet: stage 4 cancer
By Erin McIntyre 
September 28, 2022
Andrew Plagans had no idea his life would change so much in February, when he went to the doctor to get checked out. The 39-year-old mountain guide hadn't been feeling right. It was getting so bad he ...
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Town turns down mixed-use project again
By Liz Teitz 
September 28, 2022
The Ridgway Planning Commission turned down a proposed mixed-use development northeast of the stoplight for the second time in four months, this time outright rejecting the plans for the property. Dev...
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New grant program offers boost for small businesses
By Mike Wiggins 
September 28, 2022
Ouray business owners and entrepreneurs can apply for funding through a new city grant program aimed at providing a financial boost to small businesses with “shovel-ready” projects. The city’s Communi...
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FALLING FOR AUTUMN
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FALLING FOR AUTUMN
By News Staff 
September 28, 2022
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Ouray sales tax revenue ticks up in July
By Mike Wiggins 
September 28, 2022
After a three-month slide, sales activity picked up in July in Ouray, providing a boost during what’s traditionally the biggest tourism month of the year. Most other forms of revenue dropped compared ...
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City, county split on funding ask
By Liz Teitz 
September 21, 2022
The Ouray City Council voted unanimously to contribute $100,000 toward the Home Trust of Ouray County’s purchase of a six-unit apartment building, while the Board of County Commissioners delayed decis...
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Ridgway approves plans for visitor center
By Liz Teitz 
September 21, 2022
The Ridgway Town Council approved an updated plan for the Visitor Center and Heritage Park, a project expected to cost more than $2 million over a four-year span. At a meeting last Wednesday, Communit...
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UNDER CONSIDERATION OR UNDER CONSTRUCTION
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UNDER CONSIDERATION OR UNDER CONSTRUCTION
By Story And Photos By Liz Teitz 
September 21, 2022
Ouray County’s first affordable housing projects are scheduled for completion this fall, with a triplex and a 30-unit apartment building both expected to be ready for residents to move in soon. There...
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Plaindealer wins top honors in state press awards
By Plaindealer Staff Report 
September 21, 2022
For the third year in a row, the Ouray County Plaindealer has earned the Colorado Press Association's 'public service' award for reporting and serving the community. It was one of 16 awards the local ...
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‘Pro-normal’ candidate Frisch challenges Boebert
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‘Pro-normal’ candidate Frisch challenges Boebert
By Kylea Henseler 
September 21, 2022
Driving the “Beat Boebert Buggy” around Colorado, Adam Frisch said he has received about 45 thumbs ups and 20 middle fingers. The congressional candidate hopes this ratio will be repeated in November ...
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County departments make wish lists for fed funding
By Kylea Henseler 
September 21, 2022
Ouray County has about $880,000 in American Rescue Plan Act funds to spend, and earlier this month each county department had the opportunity to tell commissioners how it would like to use the money. ...
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NEWS BRIEFS
By News Staff 
September 21, 2022
Railroad Days this weekend The Ridgway Railroad Museum is hosting the annual Railroad Days on Saturday and Sunday, with free history events, guided tours and rides on the Galloping Goose #4, the RGS M...
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Town to sue MTN Lodge owners
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Town to sue MTN Lodge owners
Council votes unanimously to pursue legal action over enforcing land use code, long-term housing at hotel
By LIA SALVATIERRA 
March 27, 2026
The town of Ridgway is suing the owners of MTN Lodge, demanding they continue to pay lodging taxes while using their hotel as workforce housing over the next four years. The lawsuit comes after months...
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Ridgway council candidates discuss issues at forum
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Ridgway council candidates discuss issues at forum
Mihelarakis, Clark focus on sustainability, economy
By Lia Salvatierra lia@ouraynews.com 
March 25, 2026
Seasoned insights squared off with fresh perspective during an election forum last week as both of Ridgway’s mayoral candidates answered questions centered on their approaches to sustainability and fo...
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Sergeant slams city leaders
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Sergeant slams city leaders
Troxell claims council, administrator mishandled police department; sheriff offers to hire, train officers
By Mike Wiggins mike@ouraynews.com 
March 25, 2026
The lone remaining sworn officer in the Ouray Police Department criticized city leaders Tuesday for their management of the latest round of turmoil within the department, claiming City Administrator M...
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Views vary on electric building code, other issues
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Views vary on electric building code, other issues
By Mike Wiggins mike@ouraynews.com 
March 25, 2026
Ridgway Town Council candidates split last week over whether they support the potential adoption of an all-electric building code for new development in town, one of several hot topics at a candidate ...
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City’s cost for police services climbing
County OKs amendment boosting reimbursement rate
By By Lia Salvatierra and Mike Wiggins lia@ouraynews.com mike@ouraynews.com 
March 25, 2026
The city of Ouray's tab for having Ouray County provide law enforcement services is growing. Ouray County commissioners on Tuesday approved an amendment to an intergovernmental agreement that will rai...
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