Ouray County Plaindealer

The Ouray County Plaindealer publishes a weekly paper and its news site and e-newsletter also provide vital, reliable information to this rural part of Colorado. Maintaining high standards for accuracy and fairness, its goal is to contribute to a vibrant, informed community by serving a narrow niche—primarily covering news in a county of 5,000. The publishers were recognized with the Colorado Society of Professional Journalists’ Keeper of the Flame Award in 2021 for their tenacious advocacy for the public’s right to know and hold government accountable.

Current Position

Location: Ridgway, Colorado

Beat: Ouray County government

Position:

In this small rural community, the reporter keeps the community informed about their public officials' actions and how public resources are being used. There are no other media outlets that cover Ouray County government entities with any regularity; this reporter upholds journalism's duty.

Reporter: Kylea Henseler