The Ouray Hot Springs Pool will be closed through Tuesday, Jan. 11, due to a shortage of pool staff created by COVID-19. City officials announced the closure on the pool's Facebook page a little befor...

Almost 100 Ouray County residents have tested positive for COVID-19 in the last 10 days, and active cases currently make up almost 15% of all cases reported in the county since the pandemic began. Sin...

A mysterious helicopter hovering over Ridgway homes, using a spotlight and circling town after dark Monday night has left residents rattled, wondering what the heck was going on. Accompanying reports ...

A commercial via ferrata on private land near Ouray received initial approval from the Ouray Area Joint Planning Board last month. But the applicants still need final approval from the Board of County...

ART SHOW: Ouray County Community Art Show at the Ridgway Library during normal hours. Nov. 12 through Jan. 12. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS: Every Friday and Saturday morning at 9 a.m. and every Wednesday nig...

GUNNISON When William Spicer first moved to the valley in 2009, he bought the cheapest house he could find on the market. The home was small, but he loved it. “Now it’s worth twice what I paid for it,...

The following is a summary of cases the Ridgway Marshal's Office handled from Dec. 13-26. If you have information on any of the below active cases or of any other incident that you have information on...

Tammee Tuttle is used to sporadic challenges getting ingredients or supplies for the True Grit Cafe. In some years, fires or floods have interfered with certain crops, or politicians’ decisions have m...

The following is an excerpt of cases handled by the Ouray Police Department from Dec. 28-Jan. 4: DEC. 28 Officer issued a citation for a vehicle parked overnight in the 200 block of Main Street. Offic...

The Ridgway Marshal's office is investigating several reports of a helicopter flying low over town last night and sounds of explosions or gunfire, reported today by residents. The incident happened af...

The city of Ouray has called off tonight's City Council meeting due to COVID-19. City Administrator Silas Clarke told the Plaindealer this afternoon he tested positive for the virus this morning. He s...

Ten percent of all Ouray County COVID-19 cases since the pandemic began have come in just the last 10 days, including more than 50 during an after-Christmas surge.  Emergency Manager Glenn Boyd said F...

Ouray County is reporting a spike in COVID-19 cases and a surge in testing demand, with 37 positive cases in the last 10 days.  Emergency Manager Glenn Boyd said Ouray County Public Health administere...

The challenges are already plenty for the Ouray Hydroelectric Power Plant and Ouray Ice Park. For the plant, it’s operating a 131-year-old facility in treacherous terrain and with acidic runoff eating...

Every parking space was full, and lines stretched out doors and around corners. It was the peak of summer tourism season in Ouray, with visitors hungry for a place to eat, shop and spend their money. ...

2021 was a year of growth and contraction for the Ouray Silver Mines, which came closer to achieving full production this year before having to take a step back and laying off part of its workforce. R...

In 2019, Ouray residents decided they were ready for a change on the city council. They chose a political newcomer over an experienced city councilor for mayor and two other first-time office seekers ...

Voters overwhelmingly supported proposals to renovate the Ridgway School District's oldest building and to increase taxes in support of retaining staffers and providing more services to students in th...

Ouray’s affordable housing issues aren’t new, but they came into the spotlight more than ever before in 2021 as locals clamored for changes amid climbing prices and limited availability. The city hone...

Editor's note: The story of the vaccine arriving in Ouray County was the top story of 2021. This week's edition features 10 top stories from the past year in review. More than 350 Ouray County residen...