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Letters, Opinion...
Why not assign Space to Create mural to local artist?
October 23, 2024
Dear Editor: As I flipped through the pages of the latest Plaindealer, I was awed by the beautiful rendering of the planned Space to Create mural. My enthusiasm was immediately shattered as I began to...
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Letters, Opinion...
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
New high school unnecessary, wasteful
October 23, 2024
Dear Editor: Many of us living on the north end of Ouray County are part of the Montrose County School District RE-1J (MCSD). This means we have the opportunity to vote no on the massive $395 million ...
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Letters, Opinion...
Padgett did best job of defining issues
October 23, 2024
Dear Editor: My wife and I attended the recent Ouray County candidate forum sponsored by the Ouray Woman's Club, the League of Women Voters and the Plaindealer. We were glad to see that it was well at...
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Letters, Opinion...
Tax appeals expose problems in county
October 23, 2024
Dear Editor: I was one of only 3 Ouray County residents who took their recent property tax valuations all the way to the State Board of Appeals. This followed unsuccessful attempts to resolve grossly ...
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Letters, Opinion...
Padgett among best of the best in state
October 23, 2024
Dear Editor: It’s disturbing to watch from afar false accusations, October surprises and dirty tricks employed in local elections. Don’t be fooled. I served with Lynn Padgett in the state organization...
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Letters, Opinion...
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Why moos the cow?
October 23, 2024
Dear Editor: Why moos the cow? For joy? For terror? To cast their vote for Ridgway Cow Mayor? Perhaps a moo of yearning for a long lost love, or a moo of sorrow for a pasture gobbled up by another art...
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Letters, Opinion...
LETTER TO THE EDITOR
Timing of complaint questionable
October 23, 2024
Dear Editor: So you had your campaign sign stolen? Welcome to politics. I've had many (Democratic) signs stolen over the years. My Padgett and Harris signs were stolen from my property after one day. ...
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Letters, Opinion...
Take Padgett complaint seriously
October 23, 2024
Dear Editor: My husband and I find it interesting that so many Democrats vilify the 45th president as a bully, yet so easily dismiss the accusations against Lynn Padgett. We are one of those “brave on...
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Letters, Looking Back...
LETTER TO THE EDITOR
Local community better than nastiness, vicious attacks
October 23, 2024
Dear Editor: This letter is in response to the query printed in the Oct. 10 edition about the weaning of calves on a ranch near Ridgway. First, I am so glad that the ranchers responded so maturely and...
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Letters, Opinion...
Upset by cattle? Come visit the ranch — or buy earplugs
October 16, 2024
Dear Editor: This letter is in response to Mr. Nasisse's distressed lowing about cattle! To imply that a rancher would inflict harm on their herd is at best ignorant and at worst pernicious. There are...
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Letters, Opinion...
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Unseparated from Trump, Perkovich not worthy of support
October 16, 2024
Dear Editor: Mr. Perkovich has not separated himself from the leader of the Republican Party who lies, almost daily, often hatefully, about individuals and groups, including immigrants. The Republican...
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Letters, Opinion...
Rate change may harm lower incomes
October 16, 2024
Dear Editor: In theory time-of-use rates seem to be a smart way to reduce wholesale costs. By reducing demand (the cost of infrastructure needed to supply energy to San Miguel Power Association) the p...
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Letters, Opinion...
A symbol of larger law breakdown
October 16, 2024
Dear Editor: I’m sorry to hear that someone’s campaign signs have gone missing. When the norms of civil society have degenerated to the point that a losing candidate would attempt to overthrow our ver...
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Letters, Opinion...
LETTER TO THE EDITOR
Bawling cattle preferable
October 16, 2024
Dear Editor: I am writing this letter in response to Andy Nasisse’s recent letter to the editor concerning the cattle keeping him awake at night. His letter has caused quite a stir in the ranching com...
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Letters, Opinion...
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Perkovich approachable
October 16, 2024
Dear Editor: We are supporting Mike Perkovich for Ouray County commissioner. Perkovich has common sense and we will be his boss. He is approachable and will listen. His values align with our forefathe...
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Letters, Opinion...
LETTER TO THE EDITOR
If you don’t know where money went, ask Padgett
October 16, 2024
Dear Editor: I have been intrigued by the political ads run by Mike Perkovich, implying that Lynn Padgett has been a spendthrift in her role as Ouray County commissioner. As a certified public account...
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Letters, Opinion...
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
A vote for Perkovich is a vote for sensible solutions
October 9, 2024
Dear Editor: Fortiter calumniari, aliquia adhaerebit. • Employed to deride, impugn, or assassinate one's character. • Demonstrates a lack of civility and sense of community. • Negative campaign tactic...
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Letters, Opinion...
Curry works for solutions, not chaos
October 9, 2024
Dear Editor: House District 58 has a very clear difference between the candidates who are running to represent us in the coming years. First, we have Kathleen Curry, whose previous service as a repres...
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Letters, Opinion...
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Padgett has track record of responsibility, responsiveness
October 9, 2024
Dear Editor: I am grateful to have Lynn Padgett as my county commissioner and enthusiastically support her for re-election. Lynn is accessible to her constituents, intelligent, knowledgable about dive...
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Letters, Opinion...
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
If elected, will Perkovich continue to ignore land use code?
October 9, 2024
Dear Editor: Why is county commission candidate Mike Perkovich allowed to display political signs that are out of compliance with the Ouray County Land Use Code? The regulation size for signs is a max...
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Driver survives plunge off pass
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Distracted Montrose County man sustains minor injuries, cited for suspected careless driving
By Erin McIntyre and Mike Wiggins erin@ouraynews.com mike@ouraynews.com 
October 15, 2025
A Montrose County resident survived an accident on Red Mountain Pass on Oct. 9, where his truck went over the edge and rolled down the mountain. According to information from the Colorado State Patrol...
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Gulde touts experience, years of service
News
Election 2025
Gulde touts experience, years of service
Gulde touts experience, years of service
By Mike Wiggins mike@ouraynews.com 
October 15, 2025
Tamara Gulde didn’t intend to assemble campaign flyers and put up yard signs this fall. After four years as a Ouray city councilor, she was ready to step back and let someone else take their turn as o...
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Underwood sees gap between council, public
News
Election 2025
Underwood sees gap between council, public
By Mike Wiggins mike@ouraynews.com 
October 15, 2025
When he looks out at the audience at a Ouray City Council meeting or walks Main Street, Michael Underwood said he sees and hears people who are disconnected from those elected to represent them. Some ...
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News
Water costs increase for county irrigators
By Lia Salvatierra lia@ouraynews.com 
October 15, 2025
The cost of leasing backup water to support Ouray County irrigators is increasing this year, as the Tri-County Water Conservancy District is charging $21,000 to store the water in the Ridgway Reservoi...
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News
Wildfire panel focuses on insurance issues
By Lia Salvatierra lia@ouraynews.com 
October 15, 2025
Wildfires are one natural disaster communities can exercise some control over. And the hope is that soon homeowners will not only have control over mitigating wildfire risk around their homes, but als...
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