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Letters, Opinion...
The perpetuation of rape culture
February 21, 2024
LETTER TO THE EDITOR Dear Editor: In recent quotes and letters related to sexual assault, myths and assumptions that result in victim-blaming, normalization of sexual violence, and perpetuation of rap...
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Tone of MEND’s letter about rape was insulting
February 14, 2024
LETTER TO THE EDITOR Dear Editor: Even if it has been a bit of a rough patch lately for the Plaindealer, one hopes the editors are not suggesting this as an excuse for being lackadaisical, or even sel...
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Plaindealer not the community ‘glue’
February 14, 2024
LETTER TO THE EDITOR Dear Editor: Whereas, I could have gone on blissfully not reading your “fish wrap,” a friend alerted me to your most recent editorial. “On grudges” was not only filled with typica...
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Coverage, while appreciated, has been excessive
February 14, 2024
LETTER TO THE EDITOR Dear Editor: I write to address your recent coverage of the very serious sex assault cases pending in Ouray County. First, I applaud the Plaindealer’s effort to shine a light on s...
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Making Ouray County safe for all
February 7, 2024
LETTER TO THE EDITOR Dear Editor: Recently there has been more light shed on Ouray County’s rape culture problem. Here’s a good definition from Vox: “Rape culture is a culture in which sexual violence...
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Thanks to neighbor, marshal for watching over house
February 7, 2024
LETTER TO THE EDITOR Dear Editor: Last month I was on a rare vacation in Boston. My house sitter went on an errand and one of my dogs snuck out the back door into the fenced yard and was barking for a...
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Plaindealer committed to community, principled journalism
February 7, 2024
Dear Editor: Ouray County is uncommonly civil, a place where its people preserve an ever- shrinking mountainfolk culture amid the raucous noise of our digital world. Here the steep beauty and refreshi...
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Whatever the fix, let’s retain remaining allure of hot springs
February 7, 2024
Dear Editor: As a newish resident to Ouray, it’s not always clear what exactly the issues are with the Ouray Hot Springs. When longtime residents mention the hot springs were better before the remodel...
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Men must solve Ouray County’s rape culture problem
February 7, 2024
Dear Editor: Men, are you angry? Apparently, to some of us, to men we know, it seems perfectly acceptable to incapacitate a woman, rape her, and blithely go about one’s day. Where is our outrage? In c...
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Plaindealer’s work helps raise community awareness
January 31, 2024
LETTER TO THE EDITOR to your continued success. Thank you and keep up the great work. Dear Editor: Residents and visitors alike count ourselves lucky to partake in our unique part of the world. The wo...
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Kudos for shaking up status quo
January 31, 2024
Dear Editor: Thanks for shaking things up in our not-so-secret rape and otherwise misogynistic culture. Loved the letters supporting you and your terrific paper. Just wanted to support your efforts an...
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Education, action needed to stop assaults
January 31, 2024
LETTER TO THE EDITOR Dear Editor: The front page treatment of the latest reported sexual assault in Ouray was followed a week later by a letter to editor from Robyn Cascade, respected Ridgway educator...
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A knee-jerk reaction
January 31, 2024
Dear Editor: Last week’s edition of the Plaindealer included a letter asking for Ouray Police Chief Jeff Wood's resignation. The sole reason from the writer was the public silence of the chief. Since ...
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Reconsider rubber on playground
January 31, 2024
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Dear Editor: As residents of the town of Ridgway, and the parents of four young children, we cannot say enough about how awesome this town is. From its vibrant, creative communit...
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Ridgway Chamber committed to delivering on new contract with town
January 31, 2024
Dear Editor: Thank you for sharing the news about the town of Ridgway continuing its contract with the Ridgway Area Chamber of Commerce in the Jan. 18 Plaindealer article. The RACC board and staff bel...
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Climate crisis close to several tipping points — will we take action?
January 31, 2024
Dear Editor: The latest study on the climate crisis by 200 climate scientists indicates that the Earth is perilously close to several “tipping points.” These are moments when the Earth has warmed beyo...
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In order to heal, we need to show kindness and compassion
January 31, 2024
Dear Editor: In all my years, I’ve never seen a Plaindealer like last week’s. So many emotions, and so many different opinions. In light of that, I’m writing to urge us to pull together as a community...
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Story details an injustice to rape victims
January 24, 2024
LETTER TO THE EDITOR Dear Editor: It is understood that it is the job of journalists to get the stories out. Your recent piece about the alleged rape of a girl is a complete injustice to any woman who...
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Ouray police chief needs to resign
January 24, 2024
LETTER TO THE EDITOR Dear Editor: I am writing to express my deep concern and dismay over the recent incident involving the alleged sexual assault of a minor by the police chief's stepson and two othe...
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Keep up the good work
January 24, 2024
Dear Editor: My wife and I used to travel to Ouray often when we lived in Colorado. It’s an absolutely beautiful town. I was shocked to read about your newspapers being stolen this week, apparently to...
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Get into the groove
July 2, 2025
Carrie Ann Mund, left, dances with Tawnya Schiebel during the Mariachi de San Jose band’s performance in Ridgway’s Hartwell Park on June 29. The band performed as part of the fifth annual Fete de la M...
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Leaders object to public lands sale
Conservationists, ranchers, elected officials decry bill, though battle over federal property may return
By Lia Salvatierra lia@ouraynews.com 
July 2, 2025
Recent federal proposals to sell or develop Ouray County’s public lands would harm the county’s economy, identity and culture of ranching and public recreation, according to county officials and other...
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Sex assault trial moved to Montrose
By Mike Wiggins mike@ouraynews.com 
July 2, 2025
A judge has ordered the trial of a man accused of sexually assaulting a 17-year-old girl in 2023 to be moved from Ouray to Montrose. Seventh Judicial Chief District Judge Cory Jackson approved the tri...
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Celebrating the Fourth in Ouray? Load up on sunscreen, patience, courtesy
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Celebrating the Fourth in Ouray? Load up on sunscreen, patience, courtesy
Private security to help with traffic, parking, so law enforcement can be more proactive
By Mike Wiggins mike@ouraynews.com 
July 2, 2025
The sights and sounds of the Fourth of July in Ouray are ubiquitous. The powerful spray of fire hoses. The shrieks of kids racing through Fellin Park. Cheers and honking horns on Main Street. This yea...
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New weapons policy would ban public, allow employees to conceal carry
By Lia Salvatierra lia@ouraynews.com 
July 2, 2025
County leaders are debating a new policy that would ban the public from carrying any weapons within Ouray County buildings but allow county employees with valid permits to conceal carry weapons in mos...
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