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Sheriff needs to do what’s best — resign
By News Staff 
December 11, 2019
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Dear Editor: We were dismayed to read in several newspapers last week that Ouray County Sheriff Lance FitzGerald was arrested on suspicion of DUI. In our attempt to demonstrate c...
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Is gross domestic product the best measure of human success?
By News Staff 
December 11, 2019
Dear Editor: The United States and most of the world measures economic growth by the gross domestic product. A study made by the Australia National University in 2013 indicated that per capita income ...
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Fast food with a heart – Beth’s Sandwiches and More
Fast food with a heart – Beth’s Sandwiches and More
By News Staff 
December 11, 2019
The intoxicating aroma of freshly baked cookies in the atmosphere of a classic diner encourages those walking into Beth’s Sandwiches and More to stay a while and enjoy the old classics on the radio an...
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The Secret is out
The Secret is out
By Mike Wiggins 
December 11, 2019
We’re just going to look. That’s what Billy and Charlotte Moody told themselves when the Secret Garden popped up in an Internet search for Ouray bed and breakfasts a few months ago. Weary of the ince...
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Enchantment of Nutcracker returns
Enchantment of Nutcracker returns
By News Staff 
December 4, 2019
  Hundreds of dancers of all ages from across the Western Slope will usher in the holiday season this weekend with Weehawken Dance’s enchanting annual production of The Nutcracker at the Montrose Pavi...
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Colorado Book Award winner to read
By News Staff 
December 4, 2019
The Open Bard Literary Series will welcome 2019 Colorado Book Award winner Nick Arvin to the Sherbino on Dec. 10. Arvin’s novel, “Mad Boy,” won the 2019 Colorado Book Award for literary fiction. Open ...
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LOOKING BACK
By News Staff 
December 4, 2019
From the Ouray County Herald and Ouray County Plaindealer: 50 Years Ago December 4, 1969 - A proposed plan for trade of land between the city of Ouray and the National Forest Service was presented at ...
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Generosity makes groomed skiing possible
By News Staff 
December 4, 2019
Dear Editor: The Ouray County Nordic Council would like to thank all the local businesses who made the success of our fundraising dinner possible with their donations of soup, bread, beer, salad and d...
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Contractor wants to be paid what she’s owed
By News Staff 
December 4, 2019
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Dear Editor: I feel the Plaindealer did an accurate accounting of my case as outlined in their “Landscaper sues over unpaid playground bill” article in their November 21, 2019, p...
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Retired parks superintendent shares public lands history
By News Staff 
November 26, 2019
TOWN OF RIDGWAY Ouray County residents love their public lands. But where did all that wilderness and forest land come from? Why do western states have so much and others almost none? Retired Texas St...
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Symphony presents Christmas by Candlelight
Symphony presents Christmas by Candlelight
By News Staff 
November 26, 2019
WESTERN COLORADO The Valley Symphony Association will perform its 11th Christmas by Candlelight concert this weekend at the Montrose Pavilion. The symphony is an all-volunteer regional performing arts...
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Calendar
By News Staff 
November 26, 2019
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 28 HAPPY THANKSGIVING! FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 29 MOVIE - "A Dog's Journey," presented by Alpine Bank. Sherbino Theater, 604 Clinton St., Ridgway 6:30 p.m. Rated PG. Entry by Donation. FRE...
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On the Slope
On the Slope
By News Staff 
November 26, 2019
The following is the editor’s choice of events and happenings throughout the Western Slope. MONTROSE 12th annual Chili Bowl Fest, Nov. 30, 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m., The Lark and Sparrow. Sponsored by Partne...
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Trailhead Clinic expands, accepts new patients
Trailhead Clinic expands, accepts new patients
By News Staff 
November 26, 2019
  One of the first membership-based doctor’s offices on the Western Slope has expanded to Montrose and is accepting patients who pay monthly for unlimited services, instead of using health insurance. ...
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Meet the Ridgway Marshal’s Office staff
Meet the Ridgway Marshal’s Office staff
By Carolina Brown 
November 26, 2019
  Editor's note: Ridgway recently officially appointed new Marshal Shane Schmalz, who has been working as interim marshal since April. Many of the deputies are also new to Ridgway this year and we ho...
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Hoping for a wet, cool end to tumultuous weather year
By News Staff 
November 26, 2019
In a tumultuous year of very warm global weather, Ouray’s had a share of wildness, too. 2019, a yin/yang affair, began with a wet El Niño winter and spring. January, February, March, May and October w...
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Thankful for short respite
By News Staff 
November 26, 2019
FROM THE PUBLISHER One weekend. In our nearly eight months here, that’s the most amount of time Erin and I have taken off together at one time, where we haven’t done anything work-related (although I ...
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
By News Staff 
November 26, 2019
Thanks to county’s hard-working volunteers Dear Editor: The ladies of the Mt. Hayden Rebekah’s Lodge would like to thank Susan & Heather and all of the ladies of the Women’s Club and Erin Stadelman & ...
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New board member promises to work in students’ best interests
By News Staff 
November 20, 2019
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Dear Editor: I am overwhelmed with gratitude to the Ridgway voters for electing me to a four year seat on the Ridgway Board of Education on Nov. 5. From the parents and residents...
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Elks offer turkey dinner
By News Staff 
November 20, 2019
Enjoy an early Thanksgiving dinner and help a great cause. The Ouray Elks Lodge No. 492’s annual community Thanksgiving dinner begins at 6 p.m. Friday. The event is free and open to the public, althou...
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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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