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As the month comes to a close, there is much to appreciate about June
As the month comes to a close, there is much to appreciate about June
By News Staff 
July 8, 2019
Right on schedule, 2019’s climatological summer began with a perfect first June day of 74 degrees under a partly sunny sky. Thirty-five Ouray Trail Group volunteers, who turned out to upgrade several ...
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Local trails benefit from cleanup
By News Staff 
July 8, 2019
Dear Editor: Under the direction of their teachers and Ouray Trail Group Coordinator Jill Parisi, students in the Voyager Program spent part of Thursday, June 20, exploring and decluttering Ouray Trai...
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Ridgway principal leaves behind legacy
Ridgway principal leaves behind legacy
By News Staff 
June 24, 2019
After four years of implementing changes at Ridgway Secondary School, Principal Jeremy Voytko is leaving the Western Slope, answering the call of the big city. Under Voytko’s leadership many new advan...
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Advocates push for mental health training
By Mike Wiggins 
June 24, 2019
Most people know what to do when someone has a heart attack or slips on the sidewalk and breaks an arm: Render first aid and call 911. But what do you do when a friend or coworker seems unusually sile...
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Bear euthanized at Ridgway State Park
By Erin McIntyre 
June 24, 2019
A female bear attracted by campers’ food at Ridgway State Park was euthanized after displaying aggressive behavior late Tuesday night. A Western Colorado Conservation Corps crew of nine was camping at...
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City to keep police department
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City to keep police department
Ouray to retain on-call model, offer raises to officers, while sheriff leads hiring, training efforts
By Mike Wiggins mike@ouraynews.com 
May 20, 2026
The city of Ouray will retain and rebuild its own independent police department but rely on Ouray County Sheriff Justin Perry to lead the hiring and training of its officers until a new police chief c...
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Runners go the distance to claim state titles
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Runners go the distance to claim state titles
Ridgway's Hessler, Ouray's Skoloda win 3200-meter races; Demon girls finish second
By By Bernie Pearce Special to the Plaindealer 
May 20, 2026
LAKEWOOD — Both runners had established new personal bests and school records during the regular season. Both entered the state track and field championship ranked No. 1 in their respective classifica...
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Ouray County EMS to raise fees
Charges for treatment, transport to increase for first time since 2018
By Lia Salvatierra lia@ouraynews.com 
May 20, 2026
Ouray County commissioners plan to raise fees for treatment and ambulance transports from Ouray County Emergency Medical Services starting in June. Commissioners reviewed proposed fee increases prepar...
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Mass evacuation exercise tests county’s preparedness
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Mass evacuation exercise tests county’s preparedness
Half-day event features volunteers feigning injuries, refusing to leave and generally creating chaos — in the name of training for a real emergency
By Lia Salvatierra lia@ouraynews.com 
May 20, 2026
At 9:28 a.m., Amy Clewell and her two pretend siblings gathered in her driveway in Elk Meadows, debating whether it was time to call for help. They watched a stream of law enforcement vehicles and fir...
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Citizens organized against councilor
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Citizens organized against councilor
At least 14 people sent letters to council urging vote against Gulde appointment
By Mike Wiggins mike@ouraynews.com 
May 20, 2026
Former Ouray City Councilor Tamara Gulde ran into an organized effort to keep her from returning to public office earlier this year after she lost the November race for mayor, then sought to fill a va...
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