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Familiar face takes on new role at Voyager
Familiar face takes on new role at Voyager
By Carolina Brown 
February 10, 2022
After operating without an executive director for more than two years, Voyager Youth Program students and supporters now have a familiar person running the nonprofit organization. Alex Durham, who has...
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Skiing isn’t cheap. How did it get so expensive to hit the slopes in Colorado?
Skiing isn’t cheap. How did it get so expensive to hit the slopes in Colorado?
By News Staff 
February 9, 2022
By 9News Colorado is known for its skiing. But the cost to get on the mountain continues to rise. From ski passes to gear to lodging to lessons, the price to hit the slopes can be restrictive for many...
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Looking for the helpers
Looking for the helpers
By Erin McIntyre 
February 3, 2022
We've been informally talking with some of our readers about what they'd like to see more of in the Plaindealer. It's good to take a step back and reassess from time to time. Overall, they like the ar...
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Dems should alter affiliation, vote for Coram
By News Staff 
February 3, 2022
Dear Editor: Voters in Ouray should be aware that the Republican and Democratic primaries will be taking place on June 28 of this year. Party members are restricted to vote in their designated party p...
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Locals honored with Ice Fest Savoye Award
Locals honored with Ice Fest Savoye Award
By News Staff 
January 31, 2022
Bill MacTiernan, left, and Sam Rushing, described by Ice Park Board Member Frank Robertson as “pillars of the Ouray Ice Park since its inception,” received this year’s Rob Savoye Award. The award has ...
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A warm, dry January makes it hard to forget 2021
A warm, dry January makes it hard to forget 2021
By Karen Risch 
January 27, 2022
Out with the old, in with the new: January’s a traditional time to take stock of the past year and to anticipate the current one. Having noted that, 2021 was a year most of us would like to forget. Ma...
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Initial bills focus on saving money, cutting crime
Initial bills focus on saving money, cutting crime
By Barbara Mclachlan 
January 27, 2022
This session of the legislature started out with friendly greetings, rousing speeches, mostly-masked gatherings, and what reporters are calling a “laser focus” on a few major issues. Now we are seeing...
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Veteran Realtor opens own business
Veteran Realtor opens own business
By Carolina Brown 
January 27, 2022
Local Realtor Ninah Hunter branched off on her own to open Hunter Realty out of Ridgway earlier this month. Hunter has been in the real estate business on the Western Slope for more than 17 years, mos...
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New bank leader focused on service
New bank leader focused on service
By Mike Wiggins 
January 27, 2022
Alexander Price practically grew up in a bank. His father, Doug, served as president of FirstBank of Boulder, FirstBank of Denver and, ultimately, FirstBank of Colorado, so Alexander was a frequent v...
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Realtors expect higher prices, fewer sales
Realtors expect higher prices, fewer sales
By Liz Teitz 
January 27, 2022
High prices and low inventory have defined Ouray County’s real estate market for the last two years, and while the number of sales is likely to drop, those factors aren’t likely to change in 2022. Loc...
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Ouray short-term rental owners getting an unfair bad rap
By News Staff 
January 19, 2022
Dear Editor: I don’t believe we’re bad folks. I feel we’re pretty decent caring people that fell in love with a small Colorado mountain town. We moved to Paonia in 2002. We spent many weekends in Oura...
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It’s gone, but Red Mountain Town still part of lore
It’s gone, but Red Mountain Town still part of lore
By Carolyn Snowbarger 
January 13, 2022
Red Mountain Town Elevation: 11,300 Date settled: 1878 Current Population: 0 Location: Unknown Rumors of gold brought early prospectors to the Red Mountain Mining District in the 1870s, but finding si...
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Helicopter remains a mystery
Helicopter remains a mystery
By Erin McIntyre 
January 13, 2022
We’ve been asked multiple times if there’s anything new in the recent mystery of the helicopter in Ridgway. The simple answer is no. Sure, we've heard plenty of conspiracy theories. Like we needed any...
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Ouray County: Easy to sell, hard to leave
By News Staff 
January 13, 2022
Dear Editor: I read the Jan. 6 Denver Post listing property tax increases up to 20% on the Front Range, including Colorado Springs and the mountain resort communities on Interstate 70. The San Luis Va...
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Skijoring competition jumps back into Ridgway
Skijoring competition jumps back into Ridgway
By Erin McIntyre 
January 6, 2022
San Juan Skijoring is geared up for its sixth annual competition this weekend, with audiences allowed again after a hiatus due to the pandemic. Last year's event allowed competitors but no fans, which...
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WHATCHA LOOKIN’ AT?
WHATCHA LOOKIN’ AT?
By News Staff 
January 6, 2022
A doe on Log Hill sticks her tongue out while eating snow. Recent population estimates of mule deer in Ouray County from the Colorado Parks and Wildlife agency indicate the herds are near target level...
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Inaugural Ouray ice festival aims for inclusion
By Plaindealer Staff Report 
January 6, 2022
The sport of ice climbing has historically been dominated by white, affluent male athletes. The All In Ice Fest hopes to change that narrative. The inaugural festival comes to the Ouray Ice Park Frida...
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Democracy remains in danger
By News Staff 
January 6, 2022
Dear Editor: I am 82 years of age, and until the attack on the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, I never thought our democracy was seriously threatened. Former President Trump knew the election was fair but he...
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A Christmas miracle
By News Staff 
January 6, 2022
Dear Editor: Our Ouray Christmas Miracle: After being in southwest Colorado for close to two weeks, three of our four family members contracted COVID-19 (despite being masked, vaccinated and boosted!)...
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CALENDAR & EVENTS
By News Staff 
December 24, 2021
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...
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New county manager seeks to lead with heart
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New county manager seeks to lead with heart
After careers in big cities and large governments, Antonio Mendez is shifting his perspective
By Lia Salvatierra lia@ouraynews.com 
February 4, 2026
Ouray County is unlike most places Antonio Mendez has lived or worked before, and Mendez brings experience unlike the county has seen in two decades, or possibly ever. Ouray County’s new manager grew ...
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City leader pulls police from patrol duty
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City leader pulls police from patrol duty
Administrator cites concerns about training, liability; sheriff's office assumes full control of services in Ouray
By Mike Wiggins mike@ouraynews.com 
February 4, 2026
Ouray City Administrator Michelle Metteer has pulled the police department’s two remaining officers off of patrol duty and reassigned them to administrative tasks, citing concerns about liability and ...
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County considers asking voters for tax hike in November
Staff to research potential funding measures for EMS, road and bridge; sheriff won't seek question this fall
By Lia Salvatierra lia@ouraynews.com 
February 4, 2026
Ouray County leaders want to research and poll the public’s appetite for asking voters for more tax revenue, to raise additional money for the county’s Emergency Medical Services and the Road and Brid...
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Ridgway gets initial OK for $1.34M grant
By Lia Salvatierra lia@ouraynews.com 
February 4, 2026
Ridgway has received initial approval for a $1.34 million grant to help it explore an all-electric building code for new construction and help electrify municipal operations, to lower its carbon footp...
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Good for you! Uncompahgre STEAM Fair
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Good for you! Uncompahgre STEAM Fair
February 4, 2026
The “Good For You!” page is a place for reader-submitted photos illustrating community, celebrations and more. Want to submit a photo for publication? Here are some guidelines for submissions: - This ...
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