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Can‘t wait to enjoy this beautiful day — tomorrow
Can‘t wait to enjoy this beautiful day — tomorrow
By Erin Stadelman 
June 4, 2020
A beautiful, early summer day has begun on the ranch. Well, to tell the truth, every day on the ranch is beautiful — and an early one. It doesn’t matter if it is a work day or not. The Cowboy is out o...
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It’s time we listen to the unheard
It’s time we listen to the unheard
By Barbara Mclachlan 
June 4, 2020
My column this week was going to review the work we were doing at the Capitol as we rejoined with other Legislators after so many weeks of working at home. But, instead, it is about my heart. I am gri...
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Yes to recall of sheriff — and to Ted Wolfe
By News Staff 
June 4, 2020
Dear Editor: A “yes” vote, June 30, on the recall election of Sheriff Lance FitzGerald is the most important vote facing Ouray County residents. The campaign for Ted Wolfe or Justin Perry is irrelevan...
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Sheriff seeks community support
By News Staff 
June 4, 2020
Dear Editor: Hello Ouray County Citizens, I hope you are all well, in good health and you are surviving this COVID-19 pandemic. It has been a difficult time for everyone. Hopefully we will all be able...
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Support of grads valued
By News Staff 
June 4, 2020
Dear Editor: I would like to thank Mike and Erin of the Plaindealer for their support of the graduating Class of zozo and me. Their kind doings have really helped the senior class and I enjoy our grad...
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Councilor stands behind her comments in story
By News Staff 
June 4, 2020
Dear Editor: Last week the Plaindealer wrote a lengthy article about City Council. I’d like to address only what referred to myself. I don’t speak up about too much but I did to the two letters that w...
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Mobile mask making in Ridgway on Friday
Mobile mask making in Ridgway on Friday
By News Staff 
May 28, 2020
Ridgway resident Cat Lichtenbelt sews custom fabric masks for people in her mobile sewing studio — a travel trailer she set up next to the Ridgway Fire House during Farmer’s Market on Friday. Lichtenb...
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Making the most out of a possibly hot, dry summer
Making the most out of a possibly hot, dry summer
By Karen Risch 
May 28, 2020
May 2020 has been hot and dry, with gusty winds 46 to 49 mph buffeting Ouray for two days last week Daytime highs have averaged 68.9 degrees, nights 39.9. Normal May highs are 63.5 degrees, lows 37.7....
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Freedoms end when others are harmed
By News Staff 
May 28, 2020
Dear Editor: I’m a free American. That’s important to me, but what does it mean? Free elections, free speech, freedom to drink alcohol, freedom to drive drunk, freedom to smoke pot in the park, freedo...
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KOA owners’ actions put others at risk
By News Staff 
May 28, 2020
Dear Editor: In regard to the article on the KOA, It is obvious to me that the folks who run the KOA have no concern about the community they live and work in. They care more about the money they can ...
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Despite a few, strong community prevails
By News Staff 
May 28, 2020
Dear Editor: Your recent article on the KOA campground and county lodging limits brought to mind a book I read nearly 3o years ago. In it the historian Arthur Schlesinger Jr. lamented the lack of soci...
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Plaindealer sweeps state press awards
By Plaindealer Staff Report 
May 21, 2020
The Ouray County Plaindealer earned the top award for newspapers in its class from the Colorado Press Association for its work in 2019, along with recognition for general excellence, editorial excelle...
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Animas Forks: Our backyard ghost town
Animas Forks: Our backyard ghost town
By Carolyn Snowbarger 
May 14, 2020
Editor's note: We hope you enjoy the first column from our newest contributor, Carolyn Snowbarger of Ridgway. Carolyn is a retired teacher who has a curiosity for the history of this region. Her colum...
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Looming state budget cuts will nick everyone
Looming state budget cuts will nick everyone
By Barbara Mclachlan 
May 14, 2020
Colorado’s general fund is taking a pounding during the pandemic. Unless Washington steps in with more aid to state and local governments, legislators are facing the challenge of cutting potentially u...
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LETTER TO THE EDITOR
By News Staff 
May 14, 2020
Wolfe, Schmidt will be a formidable team Dear Editor: Many of you won't know who I am. After a 20-year career with the Wichita Police Department, I retired and moved to Ouray in October 1981. On Janua...
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Ouray recreation climbs to new heights with Via Ferrata opening
Ouray recreation climbs to new heights with Via Ferrata opening
By Carolina Brown And Mike Wiggins 
May 7, 2020
The long-anticipated Ouray Via Ferrata is scheduled to open to the public on Memorial Day weekend, adding another human-powered activity to Ouray’s long list of outdoor recreation pursuits and potent...
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Birds of Ouray County: The song sparrow is a serious songster
Birds of Ouray County: The song sparrow is a serious songster
By Sue Hirshman 
May 7, 2020
Bird songs are a part of the music existence.” — Enos A. Mills Most people think the large group of sparrows are just in a class called L.B.B. (little brown birds) and are often overlooked, because of...
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Voters have solid choice of candidates for Ouray sheriff
By News Staff 
May 7, 2020
Voters have solid choice of candidates for sheriff Dear Editor: The Ouray County Sheriff’s Office has recently suffered major incidents involving the top two leadership officers. People are aware of t...
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Ridgway pizzeria has new owners
Ridgway pizzeria has new owners
By News Staff 
April 30, 2020
Ridgway favorite Panny’s Pizza has new owners, but the menu and management will stay the same, ensuring happy customers continue to enjoy pizza, soup and ice cream. John Lynch and his fiancee, Frida D...
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O’Toys to play in a new location
O’Toys to play in a new location
By News Staff 
April 30, 2020
Ouray residents Heather and Josh Smith are the new owners of O’Toys and are moving the beloved Ouray toy store a few blocks south to a new location just off Main Street. The couple has lived in Ouray ...
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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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