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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Time to reboot Green Street Park
July 31, 2024
Dear Editor: I attended the Ridgway Town Council meeting on July 10. Early on, the main topic was the location of the proposed solar installation in the Green Street Park. My impression was that every...
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AI in journalism? Sowndz gud too mee
July 31, 2024
Dear Editor: Aye stan won hunnert pre-sent beehynd thee soul yous off AI fore jurnulystick porpoises, Know lager dew wee half two burrdon humane beans wih tha muhn-Dane shore off revuing endloss steam...
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Unaffiliated candidate should withdraw
July 10, 2024
Dear Editor: What would you say if I told you that I already knew who was going to win the Ouray County District 1 county commissioner seat in November? You might say, “Oh no. Here he goes again. How ...
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Fourth of July a great celebration
July 10, 2024
Dear Editor: For as long as I can remember, Independence Day has been one of my favorite days to celebrate, but this year especially will stand out as I decorated our float with my kids explaining to ...
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LETTER TO THE EDITOR
Accurate housing data easy to find
July 3, 2024
Dear Editor: A recent letter to the editor criticizing an affordable rental development on Oak Street would have been alarming, had it contained even a single statement of fact. It is a sad predicamen...
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LETTER TO THE EDITOR
Fortunate to live among great people
June 26, 2024
Dear Editor: I recently returned from spending the winter in Baja Mexico, where I was unexpectedly charged by a Brahman bull while camped on a beach near San Jose del Cabo. Thankfully, a few people I ...
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Torrey is informed on issues
June 26, 2024
Dear Editor: The upcoming race for the District 1 county commissioner seat has several qualified and diverse candidates vying for a seat on this important commission. Depending on the political views ...
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More variety in Pride pics, please
June 26, 2024
Dear Editor: I was pleased to see the Ouray County Pride event acknowledged with photos in last week’s newspaper. The day was a wonderful celebration of diversity and people being who they are, living...
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LETTER TO THE EDITOR
Let’s protect the things we cherish
June 19, 2024
Dear Editor: We enthusiastically second Tom and Martha McKenney’s letter to the editor in last week’s edition. Ouray County is a spectacular place to live, work and recreate precisely because generati...
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LETTER TO THE EDITOR
More thought needed for townhome project
June 19, 2024
Dear Editor: At what point does common sense prevail in the future of this town and our City Council? The addition of 13 homes, each likely bringing at least two cars, means we're looking at a minimum...
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Kudos to county for fair flag policy
June 12, 2024
LETTER TO THE EDITOR Dear Editor: Thank you, Ouray County commissioners, for a fair policy regarding flags displayed at the 4-H Event Center as you support diversity of beliefs. Currently the most div...
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County master plan depends on informed public
June 12, 2024
LETTER TO THE EDITOR Dear Editor: “How can the county accommodate the inevitable development pressures today without letting these pressures negate, or even destroy, the unique and irreplaceable quali...
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Next health director must think independently
June 5, 2024
LETTER TO THE EDITOR Dear Editor: Ouray County is working on filling its vacant director of public health position. Is anyone as concerned as I am with the lack of objective, independent thinking demo...
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Angeles for State Board of Education
June 5, 2024
Dear Editor: I am asking you to join me in supporting Ellen Angeles as a candidate for the State Board of Education. Helping to bring a recreation center to Montrose, supporting Montrose schools and h...
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Letters spark both thought and laughter
June 5, 2024
LETTER TO THE EDITOR Dear Editor: I feel very lucky to live in a community that is so full of articulate, thoughtful people who write letters to the editor that never fail to challenge me or make me l...
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Killing prairie dogs an over-the-top response
May 29, 2024
LETTER TO THE EDITOR Dear Editor: What a relief to hear that the Top of the Pines board of directors "has chosen to prioritize human life, health and safety as more important than a robust prairie dog...
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The importance of Pride month
May 29, 2024
LETTER TO THE EDITOR Dear Editor: With Pride month commencing June 1, and the Ouray County Pride event just around the corner, I wanted to take the opportunity to provide your readers with some facts ...
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Now is the time to separate fact, fiction
May 15, 2024
LETTER TO THE EDITOR Dear Editor: Election season is in full swing, with primaries coming up June 25 and the general election Nov. 5, 2024. It is in everyone’s best interest that voters acquire factua...
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Council does bidding of Clarke
May 15, 2024
LETTER TO THE EDITOR Dear Editor: Ouray has a new sheriff, Silas Clarke. Mr. Clarke has fostered a group of minions doing his bidding as the City Council. During the council meeting last week, we obse...
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Dismissal tainted by bad info
May 8, 2024
Dear Editor: I am writing to respond to the article in the Plaindealer regarding my removal from the Ouray County Planning Commission. I was in Europe and was not able to attend the hearing. My attorn...
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Field of dreams realized
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Field of dreams realized
Community celebrates opening of new $4 million athletic complex
By Erin McIntyre erin@ouraynews.com 
September 17, 2025
The runners pounded out miles on dirt trails, gravel roads and sidewalks ringing public parks. They launched themselves over hurdles in carpeted hallways of the school, sometimes crashing into the met...
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Ouray to ditch large downtown signs
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Ouray to ditch large downtown signs
Public pans signs as out of place, will review smaller prototypes
By Mike Wiggins mike@ouraynews.com 
September 17, 2025
The city of Ouray is prepared to scrap a series of new large signs installed this summer in the downtown core meant to direct drivers to various locations in favor of smaller signs, acceding to reside...
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Councilors: Ouray residents, company need to do better securing trash
By Mike Wiggins mike@ouraynews.com 
September 17, 2025
With bears loading up on calories in preparation for hibernation, some Ouray city councilors said they're looking for both residents and the city's trash services provider to do better to ensure bears...
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County looks to curb 2026 budget
Plan calls for 2.5% cost-of-living employee salary increase; sheriff pulls request for additional deputy
By Lia Salvatierra lia@ouraynews.com 
September 17, 2025
After years of growth, Ouray County leaders are working together to find ways to rein in or hold costs steady in 2026. During a special work session Tuesday, county officials looked at an early draft ...
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News
Ridgway may expand wildland fire operations
Fire district contemplates adding two positions, new engine
By Lia Salvatierra lia@ouraynews.com 
September 17, 2025
The Ridgway Fire Protection District is looking to expand its wildland firefighting capabilities by hiring two new positions and buying a new, top-tier wildland fire engine. Expanding the department’s...
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