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Workers owed a debt of gratitude
By News Staff 
March 18, 2021
Dear Editor: We owe a debt of gratitude to Ouray County’s public health officials who’ve worked tirelessly for over a year now, ensuring that our schools remain open, that our businesses are able to s...
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The Meskers helped Ouray keep up appearances
The Meskers helped Ouray keep up appearances
By Carolyn Snowbarger 
March 11, 2021
How would you describe 1880 Ouray? Dusty, loud, lawless, wild? Certainly not quaint, picturesque or charming! Ouray began as a tent city with fortune-seekers arriving daily. Hastily constructed, store...
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We should make it easier to cast a ballot, not harder
By News Staff 
March 11, 2021
Dear Editor: The Department of Homeland Security declared: “The Nov. 3, 2020, election was the most secure in American history.” The FBI Director, Christopher Wray, stated before Congress: “We have no...
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A lot is riding on school testing decision
A lot is riding on school testing decision
By Barbara Mclachlan 
March 4, 2021
My last few weeks have been filled with Zooms, phone calls and research concerning a legislative game combining “Mother May I” with the High Hurdles. It’s been grueling and challenging. Sens. Rachel Z...
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New business helps customers get ‘Centered’
New business helps customers get ‘Centered’
By Carolina Brown 
February 24, 2021
For Jennie Peterson, Centered isn’t just a new business she opened in Ridgway earlier this month, offering an abundance of body treatments such as therapeutic massage, yoga and mentorship. It’s a stat...
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Northern Harrier a different kind of hawk
Northern Harrier a different kind of hawk
By Sue Hirshman 
February 24, 2021
Watching a hawk is refreshing and needful to the Human Spirit. — “World of Birds” The Northern Harrier is a magnificent hawk, so different from other hawks in everything from its overall shape to its ...
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LOOKING BACK
By News Staff 
February 24, 2021
50 YEARS AGO February 25, 1971 - Mary Tell Ficco was born in Romeno, Austria June 12, 1894. She arrived in the United States at the age of 19, and came to Ouray, Colorado soon after She married Tom Fe...
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Flag is on private, not stolen ground
By News Staff 
February 24, 2021
Dear Editor: I am writing to address Mr. Cassidy’s letter in the Plaindealer newspaper. Yes, Mr. Cassidy, we all noticed the beautiful, large American flag just south of Ridgway, and every day of my a...
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I stand with the flag
By News Staff 
February 24, 2021
Dear Editor: In his letter to the editor in the Feb. 11-17 edition, Mike Cassidy asks “Which cause do you stand for?” referring to “an enormous American flag just south of Ridgway.” I stand with that ...
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Rio Grande RR didn’t branch into Ouray
By News Staff 
February 24, 2021
Dear Editor: Carolyn Snowbarger’s column about railroading in Ridgway, published in the Feb. u-17 Plaindealer, is interesting about local history, although I must disagree with one statement. The Rio ...
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Ouray noise ordinance should target vehicles
By News Staff 
February 24, 2021
Dear Editor: I read recently that the town of Ouray is “recalibrating the noise ordinance.” I would like to suggest that, in addition looking into loud music from different restaurants and other busin...
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Something’s fishy about that ‘wrong’ turn
Something’s fishy about that ‘wrong’ turn
By Willie Richardson 
February 18, 2021
Josh White manages a ranch locally. He has a blue heeler named Josie. She’s not your typical heeler. Most blue heelers would pick a fight with a chainsaw, but Josie is a sweetheart. Josh and Josie are...
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It’s late, but there’s still time to act on CORE Act
By News Staff 
February 18, 2021
Dear Editor: I write from my home overlooking the Mount Sneffels Range, once called home by the Tabeguache band of the Ute Nation since the 13th century. Where the west portion of the range is protect...
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How does ‘right to live’ fit into abortion agenda?
By News Staff 
February 18, 2021
Dear Editor: In reference to the recent flag letter, I feel as an American citizen you may view the “enormous American flag” any way you want to. Narrowing it down to two choices as mentioned in the l...
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LOOKING BACK
By News Staff 
February 10, 2021
50 YEARS AGO February 4, 1971 - Editorial: We suggest the scientists are deliberately overlooking another “effect” when they categorize what they believe is having adverse effects on the weather. Prom...
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CORE Act enjoys broad support
By News Staff 
February 10, 2021
Dear Editor: The Colorado Outdoor Recreation and Economy (CORE) Act was recently introduced in the Congress by Senator Bennett and Congressman Neguse. Co-sponsors included Senator Hickenlooper and Rep...
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Which cause do you stand for?
By News Staff 
February 10, 2021
Dear Editor: There is an enormous American flag just south of Ridgway. Did you notice? I did. Now, I want all of us to take a moment to consider what this flag means, so that the view does not go to w...
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Affordable housing idea deserves backing
By News Staff 
February 10, 2021
Dear Editor: Finally. A local long established philanthropic organization with depth of knowledge, a successful track record, and financial strength. We’ve only lived in the area for some 19 years, bu...
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Joy of Purpose: Finding meaning in the outdoors
Joy of Purpose: Finding meaning in the outdoors
By Jeff Pryor Alexandra Mitchell 
February 4, 2021
Buddha’s real name was Siddhartha, which means, “He who has found meaning in existence, and attained his goals.” Steve Boyle of Ouray agrees being in the wilderness can teach you about life, and he en...
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How the Cowboy won the Great Turkey War
How the Cowboy won the Great Turkey War
By Erin Stadelman 
February 4, 2021
This wonderful country of ours has experienced some true civil discord recently. I am happy to proclaim, for the most part, this discord has skipped our little corner of the world. The cows are still ...
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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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