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Letters, Opinion...
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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Letters, Opinion...
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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Letters, Opinion...
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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Letters, Opinion...
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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Anger toward Plaindealer is misplaced
January 24, 2024
Dear Editor: Good for you clarifying this situation with the stolen newspapers! When I initially read the article I was impressed that finally sexual abuse was being treated in a straightforward, hone...
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Thank you for courage to publish story
January 24, 2024
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Dear Editor: As retired journalists and longtime supporters (and subscribers) of the Ouray County Plaindealer, we want to voice our support for the courage exhibited by editors E...
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Thief’s actions disservice to victim
January 24, 2024
Dear Editor: 1. Taking anything without paying for it is stealing, so Mr. Choate should definitely be charged with theft, apology or not. 2. Even if he had spent $200 and bought all the papers, Mr. Ch...
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Letters, Opinion...
You have the power to make change
January 24, 2024
Dear Editor: According to the National Sexual Violence Resource Center, nationwide in 2023, 81% of women and 43% of men reported some form of sexual harassment and/or assault in their lifetime. One in...
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Letters, Opinion...
Sex assault victim first betrayed by attack, then article
January 24, 2024
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Dear Editor: This is the fourth morning I have woken up feeling devastated by the article on the young woman in our community who was raped. I don’t know her personally, I know o...
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You can help stop sex assault
January 24, 2024
Dear Editor: People in the community are wondering what is being done to prevent assaults like the one that was reported in the Plaindealer last week. At Ridgway Secondary School we have instituted a ...
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Be better, more thoughtful in reporting sensitive news
January 24, 2024
Dear Editor: I read last week’s story in horror. There is absolutely no other word for it. It was awful. The alleged crimes are absolutely abhorrent. But what I find more upsetting is the carelessness...
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When deciding how to vote, consider Jesus’ teachings
January 17, 2024
LETTER TO THE EDITOR Dear Editor: A few weeks ago I saw a large highway billboard that said, “I Vote My God!” So, what are those people thinking? If you ask them, they would certainly say that God wan...
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City has history of saving businesses, rather than assets
January 17, 2024
LETTER TO THE EDITOR Dear Editor: Two recent articles in the Plaindealer require additional facts. Article 1: Where Eric Jacobson points “to the history of preserving community assets in Ouray – of th...
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Hickenlooper hears concerns from constituents
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Hickenlooper hears concerns from constituents
Loss of federal funds prompts requests for help with wildfire mitigation, water and more
By LIA SALVATIERRA 
August 29, 2025
U.S. Sen. John Hickenlooper encouraged Ouray County nonprofits and public officials to persevere, find ways to do more with less money and look for opportunities to change systems during moments of tu...
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Closures on Red Mountain expected for next few weeks
Five-hour closures scheduled Tuesday-Thursday for power line upgrades
By Erin 
August 29, 2025
Motorists traveling over Red Mountain Pass should expect lengthy weekday delays starting next week, as San Miguel Power Association continues to rebuild its power line on the pass. A roughly three-mil...
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Bears start packing on pounds
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Bears start packing on pounds
Wildlife officials urge residents to avoid attracting bruins as they seek food before hibernating
By Erin McIntyre erin@ouraynews.com 
August 27, 2025
Bears have entered the time of year where they seek food for at least 20 hours a day, trying to pack on the pounds before the first snow flies. The compulsive eating, called hyperphagia, helps prepare...
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Fatal crash on pass involved marijuana
By Erin McIntyre erin@ouraynews.com 
August 27, 2025
The driver of the vehicle that went off Red Mountain Pass on Aug. 5 had a significant amount of marijuana in his system, according to toxicology results from his autopsy. Tests showed 42-year-old Loui...
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City proceeds with plans to remodel city hall, police station
By Mike Wiggins mike@ouraynews.com 
August 27, 2025
The city of Ouray is moving ahead with plans to remodel a portion of the Ouray Community Center and a building across the street that will house the police department. City councilors earlier this mon...
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