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New trash cans proving to be bear of a burden
By News Staff 
September 25, 2019
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Dear Editor, In Ouray we have new garbage cans. I heard that some had been ordered but had to be returned. I do not know the reason. But we received new ones. The color is nice, ...
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Donations will allow for new firefighter gear
By News Staff 
September 25, 2019
Dear Editor, What an amazing response! The Log Hill Fire firefighters and district board members asked for the community’s help in reaching a goal to raise $18,000 to complete an ongoing capital campa...
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Live in Ouray concludes Monday
By News Staff 
September 18, 2019
The last concert in the series of Live In Ouray’s Summer Concert Series happens Monday, upstairs at Brickhouse 737. The concert, which starts at 7:30 p.m., features percussionist Rudy Royston and his ...
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Central City Opera returns to the Wright
By Mike Wiggins 
September 18, 2019
After a year hiatus, the Central City Opera company returns to the Wright Opera House on Friday with a small cabaret show that blends classical and modern music pieces. "So This is Love," a story of r...
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RIDGWAY & OURAY CROSS COUNTRY
RIDGWAY & OURAY CROSS COUNTRY
By News Staff 
September 18, 2019
HS Girls Varsity 5K (105 runners): Kaitlyn Winkelmann … 23:41.00 … 32nd (PR…old PR = 24:24.10, Warrior Invitational, 2019) Raja Braford-Lefebvre … 24:48.00 … 44th Katie Woodman … 25:23.00 … 48th Anna...
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Theater season ends with modern play
Theater season ends with modern play
By News Staff 
September 18, 2019
An "exploded romantic comedy" with an interesting title will be the grand finale of UpstART's 2019 theater season this weekend, with the performance of "Stupid F--king Bird" at the Sherbino Theater. T...
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Ouray Public Library receives grant from USDA
Ouray Public Library receives grant from USDA
By News Staff 
September 18, 2019
The Ouray Public Library is celebrating a Community Facilities grant of $1,800 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The check was presented on Sept. 10 and the money will be used for new furniture...
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LOOKING BACK
By News Staff 
September 18, 2019
From the Ouray County Herald and Ouray County Plaindealer: 50 Years Ago September 11, 1969 - September 18, 1969 - Editorial: We're once again hearing howls of anguish over Ouray's restaurant situation...
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First-time Jeep ownership off to a bumpy start
By News Staff 
September 18, 2019
We joined the world of Jeep owners last month when we found a 2010 Jeep Wrangler in Denver with low miles and high potential for fun. Jeeps are supposed to be the main ingredient for adventure in thes...
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Visitors should share road upkeep burden
By News Staff 
September 18, 2019
Dear Editor, In the debate about the funding of maintenance for county roads, I think that it is imperative that non-resident users be charged a fee. I live off Camp Bird Road, one of the roads most u...
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Ouray Mountain Rescue work was exemplary
By News Staff 
September 18, 2019
LETTER TO THE EDITOR Dear Editor, I must take this opportunity to express to the Ouray Mountain Rescue team, each and every one, our gratefulness for rescuing our dear friends on Saturday, August 17th...
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Box Canon birds need more protection
By News Staff 
September 18, 2019
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Dear Editor, The town of Ouray has a wonderful park in Box Canon. The staff are caring and engaged and the falls are impressive. The town of Ouray also has a responsibility to pr...
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‘Mesmerizing’ performer comes to opera house
‘Mesmerizing’ performer comes to opera house
By News Staff 
September 11, 2019
  Singer-songwriter Hiroya Tsukamoto has been described as eclectic, immersive and mesmerizing. On Saturday, Ouray audiences will have a chance to listen to him at the Wright Opera House and describe ...
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Mt. Abram comes to Ridgway
Mt. Abram comes to Ridgway
By News Staff 
September 11, 2019
TOWN OF RIDGWAY There’s a spectacular view of Mt. Abram in Ridgway now. You were expecting the Cimarrons or Mt. Sneffels, perhaps. But, no. Barthold and Cat Lichtenbelt decided to move mountains and c...
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Poet’s Corner: Greg Hunter
Poet’s Corner: Greg Hunter
By News Staff 
September 11, 2019
  This month I am pleased to share a poem written by local writer Greg Hunter who lives in Ridgway and has been jeeping in the San Juan Mountains since 1979. Greg enjoys writing poetry about his many ...
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Fire and ice: Too much of one, not enough of the other?
By News Staff 
September 11, 2019
“Smoke gets in your eyes”—famous words from a show tune in a 1933 musical. The song was destined to become one of America’s favorite love songs whose lyrics generations of lovers young and old — espec...
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LOOKING BACK
By News Staff 
September 11, 2019
From the Ouray County Herald and Ouray County Plaindealer: 50 Years Ago September 11, 1969 - Sixty experts in public health from throughout the nation are conducting one of the most comprehensive moni...
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Town should stand up to businesses on rates
By News Staff 
September 11, 2019
LETTER TO THE EDITOR Dear Editor, Recent Plaindealer reports suggest that many Ridgway business owners think Ridgway “owes” them a water rate break because business does “so much” for the Town. Busine...
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Stepping aside for other school board candidates
By News Staff 
September 11, 2019
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Dear Editor, I want to sincerely thank the 40 voters who recently signed my candidacy petition for Ridgway School District Board of Education - your encouragement and enthusiasm ...
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Calendar of events for Sept. 5-12, 2019
By News Staff 
September 5, 2019
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 5 TEEN ACTIVITY - Teen Cafe at Ridgway Public Library, 300 Charles St., Ages 12+. 4-5 p.m.   FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 6 BUSINESS EVENT - Ridgway First Friday. Participating businesses pro...
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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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