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Prison ordered in sex assault
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Prison ordered in sex assault
Judge: Crime shows 'true character' of Ridgway man alternately commended, castigated
By Mike Wiggins and Erin McIntyre mike@ouraynews.com erin@ouraynews.com 
June 11, 2025
A judge has sentenced a Ridgway man to three years in prison for sexua...
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Road, retaining wall fixes nearing $300K
By Lia Salvatierra lia@ouraynews.com 
June 11, 2025
The cost of repairing County Road 361 and a retaining wall following a...
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Trail closures could trigger domino effect
With Blue Lakes, part of Imogene Pass off limits,other areas could see more wear and tear
By Lia Salvatierra lia@ouraynews.com 
June 11, 2025
Closures of beloved hiking and off-highway vehicle trails in and aroun...
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MURAL IN BLOOM
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MURAL IN BLOOM
By Erin McIntyre 
June 12, 2025
Artist Yulia Avgustinovich works on the mural she was commissioned to paint on the southeast side of the Space to Create building in Ridgway on Monday. Avgustinovich, who has been a professional muralist for 20 years and lives in Maryland, was chosen from 17 applicants to complete the artwork. Her design incorporates local flowers, elements that hint at the area history and culture — including cow...
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New power contract amplifies local control
San Miguel Power can generate up to 20% of own energy under Tri-State deal through 2050
By Lia Salvatierra lia@ouraynews.com 
June 11, 2025
San Miguel Power Association will continue to purchase power from Tri-State Generation and Transmission Association for the next 25 years under a revised contract that gives it the ability to generate...
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WOMAN OF THE YEAR
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WOMAN OF THE YEAR
June 11, 2025
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CLARIFICATION
June 11, 2025
An article published on Page 1 of the June 5 edition of the Plaindealer reported the West Region Wildfire Council did not receive any private donations in 2023, based on the nonprofit's publicly avail...
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Ridgway man sentenced to prison in sex assault case
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Ridgway man sentenced to prison in sex assault case
By Mike Wiggins 
June 6, 2025
A judge sentenced a Ridgway man to three years in prison Thursday for sexually assaulting a 28-year-old woman in 2023 after he claimed he was drunk and thought she was his wife. Brian Scranton, 49, hu...
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Fire victims in limbo
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Fire victims in limbo
Three years after federal prescribed burn destroyed their home, family has no answers or compensation
By Erin McIntyre erin@ouraynews.com 
June 4, 2025
She spent three months carefully itemizing everything they lost in the fire, trying to remember what was in kitchen drawers and closets. Every piece of silverware, furniture, clothing, appliances and ...
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Wildfire mitigation nonprofit shrinks
Expecting funding cuts, West Region Wildfire Council trims staff, ends free services
By Lia Salvatierra lia@ouraynews.com 
June 4, 2025
Editor's note: This story has been updated to reflect that the West Region Wildfire Council received $7,184.63 donations from individuals in 2023. The Plaindealer received this information from the no...
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Mobile home park deed restrictions delayed
Swiss Village residents say limitations too restrictive
By Mike Wiggins mike@ouraynews.com 
June 4, 2025
The Ouray City Council postponed approving a series of deed restrictions for the Swiss Village Mobile Home Park on Monday after residents who are on the cusp of buying the property objected, saying th...
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Ridgway water repair design moves ahead
By Lia Salvatierra lia@ouraynews.com 
June 4, 2025
Ridgway is drawing closer to rebuilding its destroyed water system after town councilors agreed on a new water diversion design during a special meeting Monday night. Though town councilors will vote ...
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Ouray film festival returns to the big screen
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Ouray film festival returns to the big screen
Sixth-annual event offers international flavor in intimate setting June 19-22
By Erin McIntyre erin@ouraynews.com 
June 11, 2025
Whether you're looking to pop in and view a block of short films or immerse yourself in a cultural experience melding cinema, dance and food, the sixth-annual Ouray International Film Festival has a j...
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Meet your neighbor: Amy Exstrum
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Meet your neighbor: Amy Exstrum
By By Chloe Kiparsky Plaindealer intern 
June 11, 2025
Name: Amy Exstrum Lives in: Ouray Age: 61 What’s your profession? Well, I’m retired now, but I spent many years as a vocational home economics teacher and the owner of Ouray Bookshop, which we sold to...
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CALENDAR & EVENTS
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June 12-26, 2025
CALENDAR & EVENTS
June 11, 2025
THURSDAY JUNE 12 LIVE MUSIC: Mountain Air Music Series presents Hayley Jane Band with Heavy Diamond Ring. 6 p.m. at Fellin Park in Ouray. Free. FRIDAY JUNE 13 NATURE PROGRAM: "Mustangs of Spring Creek...
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A HEART FOR ADVOCACY
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A HEART FOR ADVOCACY
After leading special education services in the San Juans for 12 years,Tammy Johnson is retiring, giving way to a new director
By Lia Salvatierra lia@ouraynews.com 
June 4, 2025
A good administrator never forgets what it’s like to be a teacher. Those are the words signing off Tammy Johnson’s email and ones she’s lived by while leading the Uncompahgre Board of Cooperative Educ...
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Choral festival returns to San Juans
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Choral festival returns to San Juans
Weeklong event offers array of compositions
By Erin McIntyre erin@ouraynews.com 
June 4, 2025
Fans of the choral arts have several events to choose from at the second San Juan Choral Festival coming up this week – including everything from a free concert with an ice cream social on Sunday in R...
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CALENDAR & EVENTS
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CALENDAR & EVENTS
June 5–19, 2025
June 4, 2025
THURSDAY JUNE 5 CEMETERY TOUR: Dallas Park Cemetery tour with sexton Coleen McElroy, 10 a.m., 7690 Colorado Highway 62. $20 per person, RSVP to the Ouray County Museum at 970-325-4576. MEETING: San Mi...
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Coming soon: A spruced-up Plaindealer
By Erin McIntyre 
June 11, 2025
The Plaindealer just celebrated its 148th birthday. Personally, I don't think it looks a day over 99. Still, from time to time, we need to show the paper some love and spruce it up. That's why we've b...
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NEWS BRIEFS
City ok's hot springs pool price increases, Ridgway marshal seeks info on theft, deadline to appeal property valuations is June 9, city gives $100k for anniversary concert
June 4, 2025
Deadline to appeal property valuations June 9 Ouray County property owners have until Monday, June 9, to object to their property valuations for 2025. The Ouray County Assessor’s Office mailed notices...
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CORRECTIONS
June 4, 2025
An article on Page 13 of the May 29 edition included a typo in Luis Bolaños’ email address. The correct address is luisbob-62cr@gmail.es. A photo on Page 1 of the May 29 edition incorrectly identified...
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Weary of mail problems? Try the e-edition
By Mike Wiggins 
June 4, 2025
The newspaper you’re reading is mailed to nearly 900 post office boxes and street addresses in more than 40 states every week and sent to more than 1,300 email addresses. Once in a while, a mailed new...
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A TIME FOR TEARS, CHEERS
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A TIME FOR TEARS, CHEERS
May 28, 2025
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